October 22, 2014
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New Roads to Health Event Explores New Therapies

On Wednesday, October 8, San Clarita Valley area doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals participated in the second annual New Roads to Health seminar. The event, which kicked off a series of lectures in the Los Angeles area, was held in honor of the Founders Day celebration of G&E Healthcare Services, and was sponsored by FoodTrients.com in cooperation with Henry Mayo Hospital in Valencia. It was hosted by Grace Mercado Ouano (Grace O) and took place at the state-of-the-art Henry Mayo Education Center. Featuring experts in the fields of nutrition, health and light therapy, the event was held in order […]
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July 29, 2014
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Is Organic Really Better?

By  Amy Sawelson Yes, it is! And now we have the science to prove it. A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that organic crops have higher concentrations of antioxidants, lower levels of cadmium and nitrates and fewer pesticide residues than non-organic crops.
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July 28, 2014
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Supercouple: Strawberries & Avocados. Great recipes and more!

4 Super Reasons to Eat Strawberries Strawberries are one of the most popular berries in the world, and they are also one of the top superfoods when it comes to fighting a vast array of diseases and health issues. Learn more, plus recipes.   Shake It Up With Astounding Avocados Avocados contain more potassium than bananas. Potassium is important for regulating blood pressure, which can help prevent strokes and heart attacks. Learn more, plus recipes.   Immunity Boosting Blend Strawberries are very high in vitamin C, a known immunity booster. Try this strawberry-yogurt smoothie it has probiotics which keep the good […]
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July 23, 2014
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Best Results for Storing Avocados

It’s summer and avocados are at their best. Who doesn’t love this buttery-rich fruit that’s full of nutrients and good fats? I’m just happy to take a ripe avocado and spread it on whole grain toast, but the chef in me can’t resist new ideas for avocados in my Shake It Up With Astounding Avocados recipes.   TIPS FOR STORING AVOCADOS:  To keep cut avocados fresh and ready to use here are the best results for storing avocados in the refrigerator.  If you leave the avocado pit in place until you are ready use, it also helps reduce browning. TIP #1 […]
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May 14, 2014
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7 Years Younger: The Uber Anti-Aging Plan

By Lira Soriano Imagine looking seven years younger than you currently do. Imagine that you can do this in just seven weeks, without getting surgery or Botox. Imagine also getting more energy, glowing skin, glossy hair and a flat belly. Sounds too good to be true right? All you need to accomplish this is to follow the plan in the book 7 Years Younger. How does it work? Good Housekeeping combined the research and scientific studies of nearly 5,000 tests on beauty products, diet and fitness programs. Hundreds of real women were interviewed and tested. The book helps weed out […]
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April 16, 2014
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Wal-Mart Lowers Price Bar for Organic Food

By Lira Soriano Recently Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest grocer, announced it would start carrying organic food made by Wild Oats. Originally introduced in 1987, Wild Oats will re-launch at Wal-Mart starting this month
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March 25, 2014
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Sugar, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s: Unraveling the Truth

Recent studies have led to an interesting correlation between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. One prominent study (published online by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health) concluded that sugar consumption “correlated significantly” with diabetes, “independently of other socioeconomic, dietary and obesity prevalence changes.” In plain English, they found that the more sugar you consume and the longer you consume it, the higher your diabetes risk; and as sugar consumption drops, diabetes rates drop as well. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the most common form, is caused by insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and is most frequently […]
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March 12, 2014
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EWG Creates Shopper’s Guide To Avoiding GE Foods

More than 75 percent of food in supermarkets is genetically engineered or contains GE ingredients, according to some estimates. So how do you tell what is natural and what has been manufactured? The Environmental Working Group recently released its Shopper’s Guide to Avoiding GE Foods. The guide highlights the four most common GE foods and ingredients — soybeans, sugar, vegetable oils, and varieties of field corn. Some 93 percent of soybeans and 90 percent of corn grown in the U.S. have been genetically engineered. Sugar beets account for 55 percent ofU.S.grown sugar, and 95 percent of the crop is genetically […]
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