by Nicci Micco Our bodies and our brains need carbohydrates to work effectively. But not all carbohydrates are equal. Some, like white breads and starchy sweets, offer little to no nutrition; others, like fruits, vegetables and whole grains, are packed with goodness....
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Vitamin D Key to Preventing a Wide Range of Diseases, Conditions
by OR Today Magazine | Sep 1, 2014
The sunshine vitamin may be important for health benefits beyond just bone protection. In the 1940s, vitamin D became synonymous with bone health, when it was discovered that fortifying milk with the vitamin greatly reduced the incidence of bone-deforming...
READ MOREWhen it Comes to Added Sugars, Think Sprinkle, Not Scoop
by OR Today Magazine | Jul 1, 2014
by Sharon Palmer, R.D. Maybe you’ve sworn off refined “white” sugar and think that sweetening a latte with, say, agave nectar, is better because, “it’s natural.” Truth is, most health experts agree that the best move you can make when it comes to added sugars (those...
READ MOREBetter Food Choices Can Control Your Hunger Pangs
by OR Today Magazine | Jun 1, 2014
by Sharon Palmer, R.D. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply focus on a heart-healthy eating regimen, a growling stomach can interfere with your eating goals. Hunger is a normal body reaction and survival mechanism. But in today’s environment of ample food...
READ MOREMisconceptions Exposed: Multivitamins and Nutritional Supplements
by OR Today Magazine | May 1, 2014
“Even if you follow a healthy diet, a busy lifestyle can make it difficult to obtain the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals from food alone,” says Elizabeth Somer, a registered dietician and author of several books, including “The Essential Guide to Vitamins...
READ MORERaisin’ the Bar on Nutrition
by OR Today Magazine | Apr 1, 2014
They may be ugly, but raisins have some beautiful health benefits. Raisins have been revered since ancient times. Grapes were dried into tiny wrinkled gems as early as 2,000 BC, when they were eaten and used as decorations during feasts and religious ceremonies, as...
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