Health Topics
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Farmers Market Employees Rarely Wash Hands
According to a recent study from Purdue University, it appears that employees working at farmers markets rarely wash their hands, yet they serve ready to eat food to their customers. This is a very disturbing trend, more so with the recent outbreaks of food borne illnesses. These employees are putting consumers at risk by being…
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Antibiotics Can Make E.Coli Worse, Not Better
E.coli has become a nuisance since the bacteria was discovered in an outbreak in Germantown, Ohio, in July 2012. Since the outbreak, scientists have tried to make medical breakthroughs with the cure and the eradication of the bacteria. With the outbreak of the bacteria in food, some of the symptoms include abdominal pains, bloody or…
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Read and Understand Those Food Labels
Food labels can be hard to understand, but with a little help, they are not too difficult to decipher anymore because of the standardization of Nutrition Facts labels on most products. This is a simple guide to help you read and understand those nutrition labels and make choices for you and your family to help…
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Color your Grocery Cart Today
If you’re going grocery shopping today or in the next few days take a few minutes to read this piece on how to color your grocery shopping cart. Don’t just pick out the beiges and browns from the cereals, processed foods or cookies section. Mix those colors and make a rainbow to get better health…
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Smart Brain Foods
Want a sharper more alert brain? Then here are some foods you could feed to your brain to keep it working hard and smart. These foods are top brain foods that your child would also need to help improve their problem solving ability, keep them energized, improve concentration in their classes, and even sharpen their…
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Do’s and Dont’s for Your Skin
The skin being the largest organ in your body cannot be ignored. Instead, it often requires some taking care of. Anti-aging and anti-wrinkle creams are many and all claim to be the secret to keeping you looking young even at 80. Well, there are some painless and longer lasting anti aging secrets hidden in your…
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For Energy’s Sake
Fighting fatigue? For those who wake up every morning feeling groggy and struggle to keep their eyes open at work these foods are for you, for energy’s sake! So, for energy it is highly recommended that you include the following type of foods in your diet: Nuts – enjoy your favorite nuts, peanuts, almonds, soy…
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Reduce Those PMS Symptoms with These Foods
Try fighting those PMS pains with these foods and you may just reduce on pill popping to alleviate those premenstrual symptoms. Most women dread premenstrual symptoms. These symptoms often vary in severity and may include bloating, mood swings, irritability, fatigue, and cramps, among others. Whether mild or severe, some foods can help alleviate and make…