October 18, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Healthy Snacking (Edamame) Edamame are a great source of protein, fiber, soy and essential amino acids. Edamame can be found shelled or in the pod and are often sold frozen in bags. They have become so popular that they can be found not only in Asian markets and health food stores, but in the freezer section at most local supermarkets. Edamame are delicious steamed in the pod and salted, or shelled and tossed into soups or salads. Seapoint Farms now sells packets of dry roasted edamame that makes a delicious and crunchy snack, and unlike salted peanuts, edamame are much lower in fat and higher in fiber.
October 18, 2015 Let's Stop Bullying Kids With Food Allergies A surprising new study released in this month's issue ofAnnals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunologyfound that children and adolescents with food allergies are frequently bullied and harassed by their schoolmates and peers. It has been estimated that more than 3 million children in the U.S. have food allergies. Apparently one-third or more of children over the age of 5, who are allergic to certain foods, have experienced harassment, and bullying at school because of their food allergies, according to researchers at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City found.
October 18, 2015 Your Holiday Allergy Survival Guide The Yule log is burning in the fireplace and various holiday ornaments are back in use for the holiday season. This is a particularly tricky time for those affected by indoor allergies, sinus problems, asthma and other respiratory disorders. Each year my staff and I take the extra time to educate our allergy sufferers and better prepare them for the onslaught of holiday and winter-time allergies.
October 18, 2015 Antioxidants linked with lower risk of pancreatic cancer People whose diets include high amounts of vitamins C and E and the mineral selenium may have a lower risk of pancreatic cancer
October 18, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Easy Cholesterol-Lowering Tips Nearly 50 million Americans have high cholesterol. There are two kinds of cholesterol_ HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and LDL (low-density lipoprotein). HDL is often called the "good" kind of cholesterol because it helps remove unwanted cholesterol from the body. LDL is the "bad" cholesterol made up primarily of fat, and is a particular risk factor for heart disease. So when setting out to lower your cholesterol, you need to know your HDL number, your LDL number, and your total cholesterol number.
October 18, 2015 Super Bowl Snacks Don't be fooled by all the hype, for some people Super Bowl Sunday is not about football - it's all about the food. Due to the fact that the Super Bowl has turned into a day-long event, people tend to eat non-stop for hours. In fact, it is ranked as the number two "food consumption event" of the year. For people watching their weight who don't want to be uncomfortable crunching carrots and celery sticks, you're in luck - there are many healthy options for you to chow down while watching the big game.
October 18, 2015 Help! Holiday Weight Gain The holidays are a time of "lots." Lots of parties, lots of drinking and lots of eating! On average, people gain around 9 and 11 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years. Which makes sense that for many of us, losing weight is on the top of our New Year's resolution list.
October 18, 2015 Kiss Those Problem Lips Goodbye! While Americans spend a lot of time (and money) protecting their overall skin, they often overlook one crucial part of the face - their lips. The skin on the lips is very thin and fragile, which is why caring for them on a regular basis is important.
October 18, 2015 Ten Affordable Tips for Glowing Skin In today's economy, we are all looking for affordable but effective ways to keep skin looking its best. From the dollar store to the department store, there are many products available. The reality is that most of them are great. There are, however, home alternatives which often times don't require a shopping trip. Not only do these alternatives work, but they are also fun and simple to create.
October 18, 2015 Know Your Numbers! Part of being healthy is being aware of the numbers most important to your health. These include numbers for your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and body weight. It is especially important to be aware of target numbers associated with any chronic diseases for which you are at greater risk due to family history, race/ethnicity, age, sex, etc.
