Which satisfies U more for same calories-1/2 cup of grapes or 2 tablespoons of raisins? How do you want to spend your day’s calorie budget?
Raisins are high in antioxidants, potassium, and fiber. Just watch how much you eat. High in calories vs grapes for same amount.
Don’t cut off that gray layer of fat on salmon right under the skin. It’s rich with omega-3 fats.
A “locavore” is someone who only eats food that is grown within a 100 mile radius of his or her home. Is it possible for us all to be locavores, even those who live in the northern latitudes where the climate isn’t as favorable for a great abundance of produce during the winter months? Let’s [...]
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Just read that farm-raised salmon fed on cow parts could transmit mad cow disease. http://tinyurl.com/omkmdh. Buy wild. It’s better #salmon
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Consider using galangal instead of ginger in cooking. Similar but has a slightly spicier bite. Can be found in Asian markets. Looks the same
Gum chewing – don’t chew constantly or you can wear down enamel. Sugar alcohols in sugarless gum has laxative effect. May increase jaw pain.
Chewing gum (stick to sugarless) is like a portable toothbrush clearing food debris, neutralizing acids from bacteria, sweetening breath.
Look to the food you eat to get the nutrients you might be supplementing. Only calcium and vitamin D may need to be in a pill.


