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Dinner Tonight: Simple Brussels Sprouts Side
My blog from a couple weeks ago, about the importance of eating cruciferous vegetables in the role of cancer prevention got me thinking that it was time we had more recipes about these wonderful, strong-smelling vegetables. One of my favorites is Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts are great sources of vitamin C and vitamin K, as well as sulforaphane and indole 3 carbinol. Sulforaphane, a phytonutrient formed in Brussels sprouts when the...
Post on Wed, Aug 16, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Attachment Styles and How They Show Up in Our Relationships
Welcome back to this blog series on rewiring the brain, neuroplasticity, resilience and more. In the first of the series, we talked about the different ways our brain becomes conditioned and how we can begin to change it. In the second post, we talked about our protective “negativity...
Post on Mon, Aug 14, 2017 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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Conquering Diabetes With Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates do not cause type 2 diabetes. In fact, a new study found just the opposite: a diet rich in carbohydrates can actually fight diabetes. A wide range of other studies looking at plant-based diets and diabetes have consistently shown...
Post on Tue, Aug 08, 2017 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Does Your Doctor Discuss Nutrition With You?
Did you know that 80% of heart attacks could be prevented if we overhauled our diet and lifestyle? Studies show that people who follow a plant-based diet centered around fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, and the lowest rates of heart...
Post on Tue, Aug 01, 2017 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Dessert Today: Chia Pudding
Chia seeds come from a flowering plant in the mint family called Salvia hispanica that is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. Chia seeds were considered a staple food of the Aztec people, who would say that one small serving was all a person needed to...
Post on Mon, Jul 31, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Your Programming and Your Negativity Bias
Before the age of 2, different attachment styles are encoded into us. When we’re loved, nurtured and supported, we’re off to a healthy start as far as how we feel about and handle ourselves. We can have a stronger sense of self, and can feel more confident and...
Post on Wed, Jul 26, 2017 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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Eat Your Brussels Sprouts! They Could Prevent Cancer
Indole 3 carbinol (I3C), a substance found in some vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc.), and its metabolite di-indolylmethane (DIM) exhibit protective powers against some types of cancer, including breast cancer. These substances help support healthy estrogen metabolism by the liver, thereby potentially decreasing the risk of estrogen-sensitive...
Post on Tue, Jul 25, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Breakfast Today: Protein-Packed Green Smoothie in a Bowl
We live in a busy culture. And sometimes nutrition is put to the side because healthy food seems too difficult to achieve with on-the-go lifetstyles. This is where liquid nutrition, like smoothies, come into play. Our bodies crave healthy, delicious, beautiful food that provides fuel for a full...
Post on Wed, Jul 19, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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Rewire the Brain to Bounce Back from Setbacks Faster and Easier
According to Linda Graham, psychotherapist and author of Bouncing Back, resilience is: “The capacity to respond to pressures and tragedies quickly, adaptively and effectively.” So why do we need to be resilient? It’s inevitable that in our lifetimes, circumstances will come along that throw us off track. We...
Post on Mon, Jul 17, 2017 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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Niacin, No-Flush Niacin & Niacinamide - What's the Difference?
A question I get asked frequently is about niacin and what forms to take. It does seem confusing, especially when using the correct chemical names. Let's start with what niacin really is. The Composition of Niacin Niacin (nicotinic acid)...
Post on Wed, Jul 12, 2017 by Paula Gallagher
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