Posted on 12/17/12 by Ashley Baal
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 4 ounces of red wine
One 4-ounce glass of red wine a day for women (two glasses for men) may help raise one’s high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, the “good” cholesterol in the body, and help prevent heart disease. Antioxidants in the grape skin contribute [...]
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Posted on 12/14/12 by Ashley Baal
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 3 ounces of wild salmon
The omega-3 fatty acids found in wild salmon act as natural anti-inflammatory agents and may help to reduce signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, according to a 2011 study from the University of Bristol, published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.
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Posted on 12/12/12 by Ashley Baal
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…..2 ounces of almonds:
Research from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto showed that eating nuts every day could help control Type 2 diabetes and prevent its complications. Mixed, salted, raw or dry-roasted, all showed benefits–and without weight gain.
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