Studies have shown that a diet high in carbohydrates make the chance of developing Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI, 4 times greater in the elderly. MCI is a precursor to Alzheimer’s. Studies at Mayo Clinic are showing the same results with sugar. Not everyone with MCI develops Alzheimer’s, but a large percentage do, according to […]
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Another great poster showing what an ounce of something looks like, or a proper serving, again hands vary greatly in size so keep that in mind. If you have very large hands a portion will look smaller, and if you have very small hands it will look larger. Enjoy!
I absolutely love this! Edible flowers that are so easy it doesn’t even have words, just a pictorial presentation. I can’t wait to try these!If anyone beats me to it, be sure and post how they turned out for me.
It’s baking season, and if I had this helper in my kitchen I would bake with him every day! The video is charming, the host is super adorable, the cupcakes look easy and delicious, I am picking up the rest of the ingredients this weekend to try it, I think you all should too! Personally
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I love this poster! A quick glance shows the calories of every day foods. It’s so much easier when you can keep a running total of how many you’ve had, sometimes it may surprise you. I always like to have an idea of how many calories everything is, helps me to make better food choices,
That gross dimply fat we all want to get rid of, unless we are one of the fortunate few who don’t get it. Sadly there is no quick or easy fix, has to be done the hard way. Lifestyle changes that you can continue indefinitely are the best way to do it, your body (and
Okay, so you planned your meal perfectly, but how much is in one and one-half cups lettuce? How can you tell if you have 3 ounces of chicken? Or a serving of dressing? This poster shows it perfectly by the size of your hands, at least for a guide. There is great difference among hand
Parfait is from the French word for perfect, and these desserts really are! My sister and her husband and 4 kids have been doing the parfait thing for months, and they are wonderful. It’s hard to show up at their house on the right day, this poster makes it so easy, and shows so many
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This poster is a great look at how much sugar is in your drink, and also showing what it should be. The extra calories in beverages add up fast, make informed choices, I prefer to eat my calories!!
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There is a lot of controversy about GMO and non-GMO produce right now, here is a poster with the facts clearly stated so you can make an informed decision yourself. What you choose to put on your table is up to you, the consumer, don’t let anyone push you into your choices, decide for yourself,
I love beets, I think they are delicious, I especially love them pickled. I used to work with a nursing assistant who made them and gifted me with a jar or two when she did, lovely gift. Now, my mother is a lovely person, but she didn’t always cook a lot from scratch, so when
If you are one of those people that absolutely hates trying to get in eight glasses of water a day, good news for you! Many of the fruits you already enjoy are very high in water and count towards your daily total, with the added bonus of antioxidants and extra fiber. To know if you
Last Updated 10/23/12 Wow I love this! This poster has easy to read, simple information on what it takes to lose a pound of fat, and what it takes to keep it off. The formula is so simple even I can understand it! This is what keeps a person motivated, a great tool to post
I love this poster! 26 properly proportioned snack to suit every craving, and keep you slim! Snacks can be an important part of a healthy diet. Use this wonderful poster for inspiration. Happy snacking!
Every time I turn around these days I am hearing something about keeping your body pH balanced. I did my own research to why this is, and it makes sense to me, it’s a healthier way of eating. Every meal should contain both alkaline and acidic foods, less acidic than alkaline in proportions. Alkaline is
The price of corn is going up in some areas, so much so that some cattle producers think they have found the answer by supplementing their cattle’s diet with candy and food by-products such as orange rinds in Florida and almond hulls in California. John Waller, a professor of animal nutrition at the University of
{Last Updated: November 21st 2012] I was reading an article about cardiovascular health when I saw this poster. According to a study at Ohio State University eating an apple a day for four weeks significantly reduced the amount of LDL in the bloodstream. Apples are ripe, fresh, beautiful, and delicious this time of year. Use
I was in a conference last week and they handed out a pack of crispy parmesan kale chips (Interestingly, it wasn’t even a health-related conference and this made me more surprised!). Honestly, that was my first time trying kale chips and I immediately fell in love with them. Kale is a super food known as
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