Nutrition

What Counts as a Cup?

What Counts as a Cup?

 One cup refers to a common measuring cup (the kind used in recipes). In general, 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or 100% vegetable juice, or 2 cups of raw leafy greens can be considered as 1 cup from the vegetable group. One cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup...

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Protein

Protein

What do you think about when you hear the word protein? Maybe it’s an ad for some protein shake that promises massive muscles? Or is it the last high-protein diet craze you read about? With all this talk about protein, you might think Americans were at risk for not eating enough. In fact, most of...

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Citrus Fruits May Lower Women’s Stroke Risk

Citrus Fruits May Lower Women’s Stroke Risk

      Compound in Oranges, Grapefruit Appears Protective By Salynn Boyles WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Feb. 23, 2012 — Researchers have identified a compound found in oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits that may lower a woman’s stroke risk. Previous studies suggest that eating fruits and vegetables helps...

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Bitter orange weight-loss supplements: Do they work?

Bitter orange weight-loss supplements: Do they work?

  Question Bitter orange weight-loss supplements: Do they work? Is bitter orange safe and effective for weight loss? Answer from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. While some research studies suggest that bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) can help with modest weight loss when combined with diet and exercise, it’s probably not worth the risk. That’s because...

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Top 5 Healthy Restaurant Choices in Costa Mesa

Here is a list of what I consider to be the top 5 healthiest restaurant choices in the Newport Beach, Costa Mesa Area. Theses are places I frequent as often as possible because their food is not only delicious but prepared in a way that makes it a healthier option then most other sit...

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Grocery Store Quick Meals For Fat Loss

Grocery Store Quick Meals For Fat Loss

Watch as we follow James around the Irvine Ranch Market to learn about how a grocery store can be a great alternative to fast food when looking for a quick meal. ; ; ; Contributed By: JAMES FITNESS

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