Archive for August 2013
Chickpea, the Star Legume: Chickpeas and Tomatoes Salad
Chickpeas, an ancient legume originated from Turkey more than 7,600 years ago, is in the family of Fabaceae. Chickpea seeds are rich in protein. Other common names of the Chickpea…
Read MoreAugust Health Pearls
August Health News 1. Taller women have an increased risk of cancer, Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, 2013; 22(8): 1353-63. As part of the Women’s Health Initiative study, which followed 144,709 women,…
Read MoreTomatoes – quick, while they’re still in season
While we can still get delicious locally grown tomatoes in season, here are a few simple recipes to make the most of them. Tomatoes are powerhouses of Vitamins A and…
Read MoreWatermelon and mint – have your bowl and eat it too!
Before the watermelon season is over, try this creative serving idea with peaches and mint. Watermelon is, as you would assume, mostly … water, and weighs in at only 46…
Read MoreStand straight and tall
Hope you had a chance to read Troy’s first blog on this website. It reminded us all of the great power of the mind over the body and how important…
Read MoreComplete Proteins: Quinoa and Hemp Seed
Quinoa was a staple grain of the Incas, and has become popular with the general public lately because it’s easy to prepare and has more protein than other grains –…
Read MorePlease, No More Soda for the Children!
So it is that time of the year when all of us are rushing to Office Depot or Staples for school supplies. The summer is fleeing quickly and our children…
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Your Body, Where’s Your Head?
When it Comes to Your Body, Where’s Your Head? This is the question I ponder as I work with my personal training clients and the young athletes that I coach…
Read MorePublic Health Mythbusters: What’s the Deal with Plastics?
Public Health Mythbusters: what’s the deal with plastics? co-authored by Nisha Putambekar and Andrea Vaught. Nisha Putambekar is a Research Associate and Andrea Vaught is a Research Assistant, working with…
Read MoreThe Benefits and A Little Taste of Arugula
Arugula is a dark leafy green, so like spinach and others, it is a good source of calcium, vitamins A, C, K, as well as iron, calcium and potassium. Potassium…
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