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Tag Archives: Nutrition
Flax: The Wonder Seed
Have you heard the word about flaxseed? This tiny seed has been making big waves in nutritional and medical circles, due to its ability to speed up the ol’ GI system, as well as potentially help prevent some common cancers … Continue reading
About Cranberries
Did you know? Cranberries, blueberries and Concord grapes are the only three fruits native to North America! Cranberries got their name from their appearance. In the spring the vines flower, and the pink petals bear a resemblance to the head … Continue reading
Jerky
The truth is, I love beef jerky. We’ll be traveling this summer so I got to thinking about foods that travel well. Beef jerky is a great source of protein that doesn’t have to be refrigerated, so it will be … Continue reading
About Apples
Nutrition varies slightly between types of apples, but here is a general idea. A one cup serving of raw apple, with skin, contains about 3 grams of fiber and 14 grams of sugars. It has about 10% of your daily … Continue reading
USDA Dietary Recommendations
In January 2005, the USDA released an updated list of recommendations for dietary intake. This information is summarized below. FOOD GROUPS TO ENCOURAGE Consume a sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables while staying within energy needs. Two cups of fruit … Continue reading