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Winter Wellness Wisdom

Winter Wellness Wisdom

Vitamin C is probably the most well-known nutrient for the immune system.  It is a water-soluble vitamin (like B complex vitamins) that cannot be stored in the body, therefore, must be consumed on a daily basis.  Vitamin C is found in kiwifruit...

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Does Eating Fat Make You Fat?

Does Eating Fat Make You Fat?

10 reasons why I disagree… The low fat era during the 1980s and 1990s coincides with a rapid increase in obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. This is an interesting read of the low fat era timeline and its huge...

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Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails

Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails

The quality of your skin, hair and nails reflects the quality of not only what you put onto your body, but what you put into your body.  Your body is only as healthy as the nutrients and building blocks that you give it. Nourish your body with...

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Phytonutrients and Antioxidants

Phytonutrients and Antioxidants

The missing link between vitamins and minerals Phytonutrients (or phytochemicals) is an umbrella term for many beneficial compounds produced by plants.  These plant foods are fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes.  Each...

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Organic vs. Conventional

Organic vs. Conventional

What’s the deal?  Here are my pros, cons and tips for eating organically… Pros: More antioxidants – plants naturally produce antioxidants as a protection against bugs and weeds.  The more harsh the weather condition, the stronger their natural...

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Fatigue… beyond iron deficiency

Fatigue… beyond iron deficiency

Do you go straight to the pharmacy or health store to buy iron tablets at the first sign of fatigue?  Without a blood test to confirm your iron levels? Do you know that it can be dangerous to take iron tablets if you don’t need to, especially...

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