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VIEW HealthBit CXLI: Supplements Part 2 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)

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Vitamin A (Retinol)-Antioxidant-Prevents night blindness (nyctalopia)-Helps with repair and maintenance of epithelial tissues-Helps bone and teeth formationBeware: antibiotics, laxatives and some cholesterol lowering drugs interfere w/absorptionSources: Dark green leafy veges (kale, chard, cauliflower, broccoli, arugula, radicchio, spinach, asparagus), orange and yellow skinned fruit and veges (carotenoid); red meat (retinol)Dosage: 700 mcg for females, 900 mcg […]

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VIEW HealthBit CXL: Supplements Part 1 (Water-soluble Vitamins)

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B1 (Thiamine Pyrophosphate) -Enhances circulation-Helps nerve function and cognition-Aids with carbohydrate metabolismBeware: deficiencies seen with alcoholics, antibiotics and oral contraceptive use Sources: whole grains, wheat germ, brewer’s yeastRDA: 20-25 mg/day B2 (Riboflavin) (active forms: FAD or FMN)-Necessary for RBC formation, antibody production and cell growth-Allows body to maintain serotonin levelsBeware: deficiencies with oral contraceptives, alcohol, antibiotics

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VIEW HealthBit CXXXVIII: Smoke Point of Oils

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In this HealthBit I wanted to explore the various types of oils available for cooking and for what they’re best used. If you are unfamiliar with the term “smoke point,” what it refers to is the point at which the oil starts to smoke when heated. Oils with a high smoke point are best for

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VIEW HealthBit CXIX: Food Labels 101

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A few years ago we looked at some dangerous ingredients that show up in many food products. Since then, manufacturers seem to have directed us to the front of food packages to help guide us to healthier and more conscious eating. Though these “buzz words” are not always a guarantee of healthy food, they indicate

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VIEW HealthBit LXXXVIII: Fabulous Farm Stands

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‘Tis the season to enjoy the fruits and vegetables grown naturally in New Jersey. These five farm stands are all an easy drive from the office. If you are working remotely, or want to find a farm closer to where you live, here is a great search engine. Enjoy! Matt’s Farm Market Local fruits and

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VIEW HealthBit LXXXIV: Water with carbonation… an exploration

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Water is necessary for life. It feeds our cells and is an essential part of all the human body functions. As we explored a few years ago in our second HealthBit, more than half of the human body is comprised of water. Water has a pH of 7.  pH is a measure of the acidity/alkalinity

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The Sugar Beast – Why You Want to Conquer It!

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Provided by Family Wellness First Nutrition, published by ICPA, Inc., Issue #31, written by Kelly Hayford, C.N.C. Scary Statistic: Sugar from soda and other sweetened beverages is now the #1 source of calories in the American diet. – USDA Research Center at Tufts University It’s been said that if white refined sugar were put before

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Meal Planning & Making Healthy Foods Available

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Provided by Family Wellness First, published by ICPA, Inc., Issue #39, written by Kelly Hayford, C.N.C. If you want to be successful at Eating for Health as a lifestyle habit, you’ll want to think ahead and create routines as much as possible. Establishing a general plan for each day of the week makes food shopping

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