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Pumpkins and other squashes are readily available throughout Fall and Winter, and their versatility goes way beyond that of decoration. They are good for your skin, hair, eyes and heart. This week, Grace O offers a variety of delicious ideas for squash--from dips and soups, to dinner and dessert.  

 

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Serve Winter Squashes:  

From Dips to Desserts

By Grace O

Pumpkins are not one of my favorite winter squashes, but they are chock full of the FoodTrient carotenoids, which our bodies turn into vitamin A. These nutrients are really good for your skin, hair, eyes, and heart. They also help prevent cancer and support the immune system. Winter squash is also a good source of the FoodTrient fiber, which helps to control the appetite and is good for the digestive tract. So I'm exploring delicious ways to enjoy many interesting fall fruits of the vine: pumpkins, kabocha squash, butternut squash, acorn squash, hubbard squash, and turban squash...Read More

Why California's Prop 37 Matters   
By FoodTrients           
Header Image On November 6, Californians will have the chance to vote on a ballot initiative about genetically engineered food. California Proposition 37, if approved, would require labeling on "raw or processed food offered for sale to consumers if made from plants or animals with genetic material changed in specified ways" according to the California Legislative Analyst's Office. It would also prohibit the labeling or advertising of such food as "natural."...Read More 
Would You Break Up With Coffee for This Energy Booster?  
By Scrubs         
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Here it is upfront: oatmeal! You probably ate it for breakfast as a kid, and if you did, you probably had tons of energy. Now that you're an adult, you should still eat it...Read More 

Anti-Bacterial Super Drink!    
Honey Lemon-grass Tea         
Header Image Lemon-grass, a plant native to India, looks like stiff grass stalks but smells a bit like lemon. In this recipe, you use the tough green parts of the herb along with the more edible white portion of the stalks, since you are only steeping the plant. Like lemon-grass, honey--especially natural or raw honey--is an antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal food. Fructose gives it...Get the Recipe 
Salmonella Peanut Butter Outbreak  
By Dr. Rosenberg 

      

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Many of my readers are peanut butter lovers and you may be too.  That's why I wanted you to know about the current salmonella tainted peanut products outbreak that, as of October 16, has sickened 35 people in 19 states.  If you typically buy peanut butter from Trader Joe's or consume other peanut-containing products bought anywhere, you'll want to check the list of products cited for recall at the manufacturer's website...Read More  


Can Pomegranate Prevent Cancer?
By Life Extension  

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Pomegranates are the epitome of a super food-- for no small reason. In fact, these bright red fruits are one of the richest sources of antioxidants known...Read More 


4 Things to Preserve Bone Health  
 By Dr. Mark Rosenberg 

Like many of my patients, you may be wondering what you can do to keep your bones stronger as you get older.  If so, you might be interested to learn about new research in four different areas that answer that very question.  Let me explain.Watch the Salt and Save Your Bones (and Kidneys!) As an American, you likely eat a lot of salt.  Your diet may include more processed foods...Read More 

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Header Image You can live a healthier life in just minutes a day with a good juicer. That's why we're offering FoodTrients readers a chance to win one of the top juicers on the market just by signing up for our free bi-monthly newsletter...Read More 
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October 29, 2012 

 

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