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Recipe: Fabulous Fig Bars

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Better Health For Women

Fabulous Fig Bars Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 75 minutes Number of Servings: 24 Ingredients 16 ounces stemmed, chopped dried figs 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange juice (juice from 1/2 orange) 2 Tablespoons hot water 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 cup packed brown […] Read More

Healthy Best Practices for the Working Woman

Posted on May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 by Better Health For Women

For the past few weeks, I have been attending a training program offered through my employer. In addition to the day-long learning and courses, I am living on-site, and have been treated to amazing cooking offered by the facility. Being away from home for weeks on end can also prove challenging in the change of […] Read More

The Keto Diet… Good or Bad For Your Health?

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Better Health For Women

After hearing all the positive buzz about ketogenic diets, you may be curious if this is a good option for you. Is a ketogenic diet a safe way to lose weight? Despite the recent hype around keto, a ketogenic diet is actually not new! Doctors have been using it for many years to treat epilepsy, […] Read More

Trending Now – Spring Food Trends for 2019

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Better Health For Women

Spring is in the air, and with the change of seasons comes a change in food trends. Many of the trending items this spring revolve around reducing waste, foods that come into season in the spring, and foods with overall health benefits. As you develop your spring meal plans and grocery shopping, use some of […] Read More

Junk Food Advertisements Targeting Black & Hispanic Youth

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Better Health For Women

Source: Fortune.com Companies that sell junk food, from fast food to unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks, are spending billions of dollars on ads targeting black and Hispanic youth, according to a new report conducted by the University of Connecticut, Drexel University, and the University of Texas Health Science Center. The same companies have pushed healthier […] Read More

Important Food Safety Tips

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Better Health For Women

Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage can prevent foodborne illness. There are four basic steps to food safety at home: Clean – always wash your fruits and vegetables, hands, counters, and cooking utensils. Separate – keep raw foods to themselves. Germs can spread from one food to another. Cook – foods need to […] Read More

What To Eat For Brain Health As You Age

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Better Health For Women

Article Source: The Globe & Mail Fruits and vegetables have been the focus of many studies investigating the role of diet in cognitive function. Yet research has turned up inconsistent results, likely due to small sample sizes and study durations that were too short to find a protective effect. Now, a large study spanning two […] Read More

The Surprising Power of Sesame Seeds!

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Better Health For Women

One of the oldest cultivated plants in the world, sesame is beginning to gain more recognition for its high calcium and magnesium content. However, few people realize the potent medicinal power of sesame seeds and their amazing health benefits! Chia seeds, flax seeds and other “super seeds” have received much of the spotlight recently. Thousands […] Read More

5 Healthy Breakfast Smoothies You Must Try!

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Better Health For Women

Skip the coffee and energize with these healthy breakfast smoothies instead! A smoothie will help kick charge your day in a healthy way – they’re easy to make, conveniently fast, and delicious too. Give these healthy morning drinks a try. Cold-Fighting Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie Tis the season… cold and flu season! If you’ve contracted the […] Read More

Dark Roast Coffee Might Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Study Suggests

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Better Health For Women

Source: USAtoday.com Another day, another coffee study. New research suggests that coffee can protect your brain — and the roast matters. Canadian researchers from the Krembil Brain Institute in Toronto tested Starbucks VIA Instant light roast, dark roast and decaffeinated dark roast for compounds known as phenylindanes. That’s because they think the compounds, which are the result of the […] Read More

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