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Munch Nuts for a Healthy Brain: Improves Cognitive Functions

Jun 28, 2019

Chinese seniors that ate more than two teaspoons of nuts a day were found to have better thinking, reasoning and memory than those that didn’t eat nuts.

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Summer Eating: The Herbal Connection

Jun 28, 2019 ● By Kajsa Nickels

Adding raw, organic herbs to summer fare both cools us down and provides us with nutrients that can lower blood pressure and boost energy.

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3-D Meat: Printer Produces Plant-Based Substitute

Jun 04, 2019

A researcher has developed a synthetic meat substitute using vegetable proteins that imitate protein complexes found in real meat and can be produced using a 3-D printer to mimic the texture of beef or chicken.

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Eat More Carbs to Lower Heart Risk: Popular Diets Can Impact Cardiovascular Health

May 31, 2019

Low-carb diets such as Atkins, ketogenic and paleo, which emphasize protein instead of fruits, vegetable and grains, significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a new study shows.

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Imbibe Less to Lower Blood Pressure: Link to Alcohol Consumption

May 31, 2019

Consuming as few as seven to 13 alcoholic drinks a week increases the risk of high blood pressure, say researchers.

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Eat Med Diet to Boost Performance: Increases Running Speeds

May 31, 2019

Eleven athletes ran five kilometers a good six percent faster after four days on a Mediterranean diet compared to four days on a Western diet.

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Medicinal Mushrooms: Beyond Buttons and Portabellas

May 31, 2019 ● By April Thompson

Reishi, lion’s mane, cordyceps and other types of mushrooms have powerful compounds that protect cognition, boost immunity and lower stress – and that’s just for starters.

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Select Area Farmers’ Markets to Open in May

May 03, 2019

Milwaukeeans will not have to wait much longer to get fresh, locally grown spring produce such as greens and asparagus, along with honey, flowers and more!

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Vision Quest: Eat a Rainbow of Color for Healthy Eyes

Apr 30, 2019 ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

Fight and prevent cataracts and macular degeneration with two key nutrients found particularly in colorful fruits and veggies.

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Fruits and Veggies Boost Moods: Eating Produce Heightens Mental Well-Being

Apr 30, 2019

Based on health data of 40,000 people, British researchers found that simply eating more produce measurably heightens mental well-being.

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Vendor Opportunities Available for VegOut Health Fest

Mar 30, 2019

Radio Station FM 102.1 will present the second annual VegOut Health Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 11, at the Miller High Life Theater Rotunda, in downtown Milwaukee.

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Local Author Captures Wisconsin’s Artisan Cheesemaking Legacy

Mar 30, 2019

Kristine Hansen traveled extensively throughout the state interviewing cheesemakers and learning about how they continue traditions going back several generations.

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Potluck for the 21st Century: Breaking Bread, Building Community

Mar 29, 2019 ● By April Thompson

Using phone apps as well as workplace and neighborhood contacts, friends and strangers are coming together to share healthy, home-cooked meals.

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Sugary Drinks Linked to Kidney Disease: Dangers of Sweetened Beverages

Mar 29, 2019

African-American adults that consumed the most sugar-sweetened drinks were 61 percent more likely to develop kidney disease within 13 years than those with the lowest consumption.

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Gut Susceptible to Food Additives

Mar 29, 2019

Testing of food additives in a Czech lab found that gut microbes with anti-inflammatory properties were easily harmed by additives, while microbes with pro-inflammatory properties were mostly resistant.

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Muddled Message: GMO Labeling Diluted

Mar 29, 2019

New federal rules gut Congressional GMO labeling legislation by exempting foods made with GMO ingredients, allowing 78 percent of products containing GMOs to avoid full disclosure.

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Over Dose: Citrus Crops to Receive Human Antibiotics

Mar 29, 2019

Two antibiotics commonly used on humans have been given the go-ahead by federal agencies for massive spraying on citrus crops to defeat a bacterial disease called citrus greening.

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Meet Community Supported Agriculture Farmers at Local Farmer Open House

Mar 01, 2019 ● By Sheila Julson

Community supported agriculture, a model in which consumers buy a share of a farm’s harvest each growing season and get direct access to their fresh, locally grown produce, fosters connections between farmers and consumers while encouraging ecologically sound farming practices.

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Vegetables and Orange Juice Protect Memory: Certain Fruits and Veggies Reduce Memory Loss

Feb 28, 2019

A Harvard study of 27,842 older male health professionals found those that ate the most vegetables and drank the most orange juice suffered less memory loss over a span of two decades.

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Delicious Discards: Making Meals From Mainly Scraps

Feb 28, 2019 ● By April Thompson

Instead of discarding skins, cores and rinds, creative chefs are using their distinctive flavors and nutrients to make intriguing entrees and desserts.

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Nutrition Upgrades: Five Strategies for Better Health

Feb 28, 2019 ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

As the Earth starts re-greening this season, it’s a natural time to rethink our eating habits–and here are some nourishing ways to feed body and soul.

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Nuts Improve Blood Vessel Health: Benefits of Eating Almonds and Walnuts

Jan 31, 2019

Munching on about two handfuls of either walnuts or almonds increased blood vessel dilation in overweight volunteers and lowered markers of arterial plaque.

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Recipes A Heart Will Love: Tasty Ways to Boost Heart Health

Jan 31, 2019 ● By Avery Mack

Low-fat, plant-based recipes make for a heart-healthy meal so delicious that non-vegetarians won’t even miss the meat.

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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina: Supplements Increase Endurance

Dec 27, 2018

Heart failure patients that took beetroot juice supplements exercised longer and harder.

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Low-Nutrition Foods Linked to Cancers: Reduced Nutritional Value Increases Risks

Dec 27, 2018

Europeans eating foods with lower nutritional quality had a significantly greater incidence of certain types of cancer.

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Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes: FDA-Approved Ingredients Found Toxic to Digestive System

Dec 27, 2018

Israeli and Singapore researchers found six popular FDA-approved artificial sweeteners to be toxic to digestive gut microbes.

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Meatless Munchies: Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food

Dec 27, 2018

A tavern in Quincy, Massachusetts is offering a plant-based menu for those who wish to munch on vegan foods while they sip on beer.

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Secret Ingredients: New Film Shares Stories of Hope and Healing

Dec 27, 2018

A new documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses.

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Befriending Food: Embrace the Psychology of Eating

Dec 27, 2018 ● By Marlaina Donato

The way we think about the food on our plate can impact our body’s ability to absorb nutrients from a meal.

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Raise a Glass for a Good Cause Through 12 Bars of Milwaukee Event

Dec 01, 2018

This holiday season, Milwaukee will join other cities including Denver and St. Louis in participating in the 12 Bars of Charity movement to raise money for selected local nonprofits, while supporting area bars and restaurants.

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Dark Chocolate Proven Healthier than Ever: Improves Stress Levels, Inflammation, Mood and More

Nov 30, 2018

Chocolate with at last 70 percent cacao can reduce stress and inflammation and boost infection-fighting cells and creativity.

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Yams Protect Against Liver Damage: Health Benefits of Popular Holiday Dish

Nov 30, 2018

Certain compounds in wild yam root help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.

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Alcohol Fallout: Beer and Wine Contaminated with Monsanto Poison

Nov 30, 2018

Virtually all beer and wine tested in two recent studies contained residues of glyphosate herbicides, which are neurotoxic, endocrine disruptive and damaging to the liver.

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Simple Sheet Pan Suppers: Family-Pleasing Holiday Meals

Nov 30, 2018 ● By Judith Fertig

Preparing a meal for a hungry holiday crowd can be as simple as arranging protein and vegetables in a baking sheet, seasoning them and popping them in the oven.

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Raw Fruit and Veggies Key to Mental Health: Uncooked Produce Aids Psychological Well-Being

Oct 31, 2018

Eating raw fruit and vegetables correlated more with psychological well-being in young adults than eating canned, cooked or processed produce.

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Eating Well Protects Hearing: Nutrition Impacts Auditory Health

Oct 31, 2018

In a 22-year study of 33,000 women, Harvard researchers found that a healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by nearly a third.

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Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth: Beneficial Nutrients Discovered

Oct 31, 2018

New studies from Italy and China confirm the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

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Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria: Daily Handful Increases Health

Oct 31, 2018

A daily handful of walnuts aids gut bacteria linked to heart, metabolic and gastrointestinal health.

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Really Natural: Organic Labeling Evolves to Meet Challenges

Oct 31, 2018

An emerging standard in organic labeling will distinguish produce grown in hydroponic conditions from that grown in soil.

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Thanksgiving Desserts: Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

Oct 31, 2018 ● By Judith Fertig

Yum! Plant-based pies—think pumpkin, sweet potato, and chocolate—will please guests no matter what their dietary restrictions.

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Natural Vitamin E Lowers Heart Risks: Boosts Cardiovascular Health

Sep 28, 2018

Tocotrienols, a natural form of vitamin E found in wheat, barley, corn, rice and palm fruit, has been shown to lower high cholesterol and high blood pressure in seniors.

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Food Finder: Software Tracks Farm to Fork Supply Chain

Sep 28, 2018

New software allows businesses such as Whole Foods, Subway and Chipotle Mexican Grill to track where food was harvested, whether pesticides were used and how it was processed.

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‘Less Meat’ Goes Mainstream: Options Grow for Plant-Based Eating

Sep 28, 2018 ● By Marlaina Donato

As the numbers of vegetarians and vegans rocket nationwide, supermarkets, restaurants and even hospitals are offering a wider range of plant-based foods.

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Wild Berries Prove Anti-Cancer Prowess: Naturally Occurring Compound Prevents Tumors

Aug 31, 2018

A naturally occurring compound found abundantly in wild berries increases the cancer-fighting ability of sirtuin 6 enzymes.

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Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk: Reduces Carotid Plaque

Aug 31, 2018

Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls.

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Superior Superfoods: Nature’s Top Foods to Prevent and Reverse Disease

Aug 31, 2018 ● By Marlaina Donato

A surprising list of nutrient-dense superfoods aids us in eating well and avoiding the systemic inflammation that underlies many chronic diseases.

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Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer

Jul 31, 2018

A diet rich in fish, potatoes, fruit, vegetables, legumes and olive oil significantly lowered the risk of aggressive prostate cancer in older Spanish men.

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Sodas Lower Fertility: Sugary Drinks Reduce Likelihood of Pregnancy

Jul 31, 2018

By drinking one or more sugary sodas a day, women are a quarter less likely to become pregnant and men are a third less likely to father a child.

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Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar: Improves Glucose Levels

Jul 31, 2018

A diet high in diverse fibers lowered blood sugar levels to normal for 89 percent of diabetes patients in a Rutgers University study.

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Mighty Minerals: What We Need to Stay Healthy

Jul 31, 2018 ● By Judith Fertig

Minerals cannot be produced by the body but are integral to our health, and the latest guidelines show us which minerals we need and how to get them.

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