7 best foods for people with kidney disease

7 best foods for people with kidney disease

 Here are 7 kidney-friendly foods that not only meet the guidelines for what is appropriate but also are rich in antioxidants helping reduce free radicals and protect your body. 

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Why corn can be considered a healthy food

Why corn can be considered a healthy food

If you happen to live in the “corn belt” you will understand the meaning of “corn as high as an elephant’s eye.”  Under good growing conditions including lots of rain, corn stalks are commonly about 8 feet tall by midsummer.

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How to eat healthy when eating out

How to eat healthy when eating out

Choose water as your beverage – no calories plus it keeps you hydrated and it’s free.  Be familiar with cooking terms looking for foods prepared either steamed, broiled, baked or grilled. Limit fried and sautéed items or foods described as ‘crispy,” “rich,” or “au gratin.”

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Get lean by eating more healthy fat

Get lean by eating more healthy fat

Now we know that eating “healthy” fats can actually help us achieve a lean, mean, in-shape body that not only makes us look good but more importantly, feel better and have more energy. 

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Stocking a heart-healthy kitchen

Stocking a heart-healthy kitchen

A heart-healthy or well-stocked kitchen means what you’ll find in your pantry, refrigerator and freezer are foods promoting heart health.  Making simple yet healthy changes adds up over time to a healthier you. 

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7 delicious and flavorful salt substitutes

To reduce the chance of too much sodium causing your blood pressure to skyrocket, try these seven salt substitutes that will not only add a distinctive and tasty punch of flavor to your meals but also vastly reduce how much sodium you consume.

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Vegetarianism for Weight Loss and Diabetes Control

Vegetarianism produces such a change, a new study has found, by reducing muscle fat. In so doing, it was found to be nearly twice as effective at reducing body fat than a conventional anti-diabetic diet.

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 5 facts you should know about whole grains

 5 facts you should know about whole grains

To help clear up confusion, here are 5 facts all consumers need to know on what distinguishes a whole grain from a refined grain and why whole grains can definitely be part of a healthy diet:

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