Soy milk provides benefits beyond being a milk replacement for people who are unable to drink cow’s milk. Soy milk is high in protein and contains more fiber than cow’s milk, among other benefits. Let’s begin at the beginning… How exactly is soy “milk” made? Soy milk is made from beans. The beans are...
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Government health officials warned doctors and patients Wednesday about an increased risk of thigh fractures with a widely used group of bone-strengthening drugs. The Food and Drug Administration said patients taking bisphosphonate drugs such as Fosamax and Boniva appear more likely to suffer a rare type of fracture of the femur....
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When it comes to getting healthy — and staying that way — there’s no better place to start than your plate. All of the foods here are great for you at any age, but eat the right ones at the right times, and you’ll have a natural defense against any problems facing your body...
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When the Holidays draw near, the stress builds as we prepare house and meals for relatives, friends and colleagues. Navigating the minefields of food choices, allergies and dietary restrictions can take more effort than simply preparing a decent meal.
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Don’t throw away your vitamin D tablets based on the latest news on the supplement’s failure to prevent breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The Women’s Health Initiative study published this week shows that after seven years of calcium and vitamin D supplementation, there was no reduction in breast cancer risk. In retrospect, this is...
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MONDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) — A 65-year-long study finds that people who took in lots of calcium and dairy products as children tended to avoid stroke and live longer than those who didn’t. View Article
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It’s one of the most nostalgic beverages from my childhood-a glass of cold milk. As kids, everyone was telling us to chug down as many glasses of milk as possible-teachers, our parents, doctors and the media. It was all about strengthening our bones and helping our bodies grow. But now that we’ve reached adulthood,...
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Magnesium is involved in the formation of bone and teeth. It is also vital for nerve conduction and muscle contraction, plus activates enzymes that aid in the release of energy from food. It helps control blood pressure, regulate body temperature and maintain the acid-base balance in the body Natural Food Sources Almonds, avocado, banana,...
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Vitam D plays an important role in the maintenance of vital organ and internal systems. Basically, Vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium and phosphorous. It is in the group of fat-soluble vitamins and has two major forms; vitamin D2 (or ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (or cholecalciferol). Vitamin D3 is produced in skin...
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Boosting calcium consumption spurs weight loss, according to a study published in the most recent issue of the British Journal of Nutrition, but only in people whose diets are calcium deficient. View Article
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