Biting in to a cool plum in the late afternoon heat of Summer is one of the food joys of the season. Plums are in the height of their season right now, so they are not only tasty but more affordable too. They come in so many varieties and colors, it is hard to get sick of eating these gems.
Plums have been found to increase iron absorption, which could be due to their high vitamin C content.
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Including whole grains in your diet is so important for your health because they're full of fiber, protein, and vitamins. It's too bad that with today's world of processed products, you have to make a real effort to find foods that are actually made with whole grains instead of refined flour. Companies try to trick you into thinking their products are healthy, so take this quiz to test your whole grain know-how.
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We're all trying to figure out ways to pack in the most fruits and vegetables in a day, but going with the creamed veggies may not be the best choice. Creamed corn, spinach, and cream of mushroom soup may be delicious, but the extra cream can really take away from the healthy factor.
If possible, go with the pure form of the veggie.
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People have been demanding healthier fare at restaurants these days and an unlikely hero has stepped up to the plate.
Dunkin' Donuts has added an entire new section to their menu called DDSmart. The new, healthier fare is supposed to have 25 percent fewer calories and less sugar, fat, and sodium compared to other products not on the DDSmart menu.
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Many health food companies try to avoid adding refined sugar to their products, so they use natural sugar substitutes instead. Stevia, brown rice syrup, evaporated cane juice, and agave nectar are a few examples, but I have also seen barley malt in lists of ingredients. It's often used in cereals, granola bars, mixes, sauces, and baked goods.
Barley malt is made from sprouted barley.
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