Try Some Dairy Products-They May Keep You Smiling
According to a study in the Journal of Periodontology it was found that people who consumed 2 ounces or more of lactic acid rich foods, such as yogurt and kefir, had a 60% lower risk of severe periodontal disease than those who didn't eat any. If not treated the condition can cause bleeding, receding gums and tooth loss. Scientists once believed it was the calcium in dairy products that contributed to oral health but now they believe it may be the probiotics (beneficial bacteria found in foods with lactic acid). Since dairy products without probiotics, like milk and some cheeses, don't provide the same benefits it is best to get at least half of your dairy servings from yogurt. Now, I would like to say that if you are going to eat dairy then I highly recommend only organic to avoid the hormones found in non-organic dairy products and to not be a part of the cruelty that dairy cows endure. I get my probiotics and prebiotics from my Pops, the whole food supplements that I take daily so I don't have to really worry about it. I love my pops from Whole Food Nation.
All Hail The Mighty Berry
I have never met a berry that I did not like! Thank goodness that there is something that is healthy that I really and truly like and actually crave. According to a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it was found that adults who ate two thirds of a cup of berries and sipped 2 ounces of berry juice lowered their blood pressure by 1% and upped their HDL (good cholesterol) by 5% in just two months. Apparently the purple, red and blue fruits are rich in polyphenols, plant chemicals that defend the heart against disease. Eat up!
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Thanks for the info.
Cascia @ Healthy Moms
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I am a great believer in the health aspects of berries. Whenever I am able to get them (not often available except strawberries) I go mad and spend a fortune on them.
I love berries of all kinds.
Straw, rasp, cran, mul....
It's great that something so yummy does good things for your body!
I've been looking to try the low fat Cool Whip, so berries and cream might be on my menu very soon... :)
And I thought you were a natural redhead!
I heard blueberries prevent Alzheimers ???
I try to have a blueberry/strawberry/raspberry yogurt smoothie at least every other day.
Would like to share my recipe:
How to make an awesome breakfast smoothie
It's filling and packed full of anti-oxidants. The nut/seed mix is a little troublesome to prepare but once you got it going in a big plastic container, you're all set for six months.
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I occasionally sneak some ice cream with a dairy ease caplet; and when I really feel daring, I make a shake with the edys slow churned light.
if you have to suffer at least let it be for something with taste.
I enjoy your take, keep it healthy.
~RE
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