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6 top picks for anti-inflammatory action

Calming the fires of inflammation in your body is a key component of  promoting good health.  Inflammation is emerging as a major culprit  in the early stages of a growing list of diseases. Making enlightened food choices provides an arsenal of  disease-fighters and among those are selections with anti-inflammatory action. Here are six top actions […]

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Calming the fires of inflammation

No one likes inflammatory situations. They usually spell trouble. And when it comes to those related to your health, inflammation can indeed be risky. So taking steps to reduce any likelihood is very smart indeed. Inflammation is now a hotbed of research as it is emerging as a major factor in a whole range of […]

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Vinegar: How sweet it is

Did you know that  vinegar teas were once the treatment of choice for those with diabetes? The impact of  vinegar –  a.k.a. acetic acid –  on blood sugar readings, while currently given little attention in medical circles, was something that was relied upon for those with diabetes before the development of blood sugar lowering medications. […]

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Is vinegar a magical elixir?

No doubt you’ve read about the incredible properties of vinegar. It’s  long been used, dating back to ancient cultures, as both a seasoning and preservative. Then a few decades ago, apple cider vinegar became popular as a remedy for  all  sorts of ailments. Vinegar products are touted as  a cure-all: promoting  miraculous weight loss,  providing […]

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Is it wise to eat carbs?

Carb bashing by various self-styled experts continues unabated – despite overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary. With the popularity of books such as Wheat Belly and Grain Brain, many are being persuaded to once again opt for low-carb diets rather than selecting healthier carbs. Are you among those starting to again question the wisdom of […]

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A new year & time to focus on your gut- your microbiota

Here we are in 2014 and research on the role  our gut microbiota  plays in maintaining health and preventing disease is being conducted at a fast and furious pace. Microbiota is the term used to describe  the trillions of colonies of  bacteria living in our intestines. It is strange, though, when you really think about […]

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Top 10 posts for the Enlightened Eater in 2013

2013 is now at an end- the first full year of my website. It’s been a great year and I’ve enjoyed sharing nutrition news, my rants and favourite recipes with you. I’ve especially enjoyed all your feedback and would love for you to keep it coming! Thank you for visiting my site and have a […]

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Buyer beware: green tea extracts

Are you already contemplating waist management strategies for the new year, even  as you’re  still  partaking  of the season’s decadent delights? If so, here’s one to scratch off your list of possible options: green tea extract. While those interested in waist management may have followed the increasing number of studies  linking green tea with elevated […]

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