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Saturday, August, 30, 2008

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Shirataki noodles

Summertime is a great time for working in the garden, reaping a harvest of organic vegetables, relaxing on the patio and catching up on reading all the Health Food Magazines I routinely  pick up while shopping at my favourite Health Food Stores . Last week, an interesting article caught my eye on Shirataki noodles . They are thin, gelatinous... Read moreChevron

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Acrylamide and Food

Acrylamide is a chemical that forms in certain foods, particularly plant-based foods that are rich in carbohydrates and low in protein, during cooking at high temperatures. It is known to cause cancer in animals and was first confirmed to be found in food by the Swedish National Food Authority in 2002.   Canadian scientists were among the... Read moreChevron

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Snack Bars

When you reach for a Snack bars for a quick source of energy, have you given any thought their freshness? Just how long have they been sitting on the shelf waiting for you to buy them? Six to nine months might be a good guess. And what’s in them anyway? Are they going to contribute to your good health? Does your snack bar contain high fructose... Read moreChevron

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ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH CALCIUM IN YOUR DIET?

Calcium is a mineral that the body needs for numerous functions, including building and maintaining bones and teeth, blood clotting, the transmission of nerve impulses, and the regulation of the heart's rhythm.   Some diabetics find milk is a useful food in balancing blood sugar levels, and if used right, can help you avoid extremes.,... Read moreChevron

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