Is Cheese Good For Your Health?
If your idea of heaven is eating a bit of cheese every day, good news! You may be helping your heart, boosting your immune system, and providing these other benefits. Read on…
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The Best Habits for Athletes Over 40
Life is less forgiving after 40. It’s a myth you can’t gain fitness, lose weight, change careers or change yourself past a certain age; but I do think those changes get harder. Your body doesn’t absorb and shrug off abuse as well as it did years ago. There’s more at stake when changing relationships and …
The Best Foods to Eat to Replenish Electrolytes
These fruits, veggies, dairy, and whole grains can provide the nutrients your body needs without the added sugar you don’t want. By HOLLIS TEMPLETON in Runner’s World Most of us can get away with gulping water after a workout, but some—those of us training for fall marathons or just running over an hour in humidity—need to …
What to Eat (or Not) when your Stomach Hurts
1/14 Tummy-Friendly Foods When your stomach hurts or you feel like you might throw up, the last thing you want to do is eat something that makes it worse. It can be even harder to know what to try if you’ve been vomiting or have diarrhea. But some foods can give you nutrients you need …
What You Can and Cannot Freeze
A commonly asked question is, “Which are the foods that freeze well?” Read on… By Erin Fullam Or, “Which foods DON’T freeze well?” We also hear, “Wow, can you really freeze THAT?” Here at Once a Month Meals we tend to make our own rules and break a few others when it comes to freezing …
Worst Things to Eat or Drink Before a Workout
1/13 Granola or Protein Bars These might seem like a good idea before you hit the gym, but there’s no clear definition of what they really are. Check the labels — both kinds can have lots of sugar. If they do, your body will burn through that fast, and you may not get much else. …
What Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) does to your Body
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) usually strikes between ages 30-60, but younger and older people can get it. Read on… 1/18 What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune system condition, or “autoimmune disorder,” that causes inflammation of the lining of the joints. It may also affect the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood, and nerves. Although …
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Why is Cheese Healthy
Cheese is Good for Oral Health because it gives you Calcium for Strong Teeth When it comes to sweetening your breath, cheese stinks. But it can strengthen your teeth. Cheese is packed with calcium, which builds bone. If it’s vitamin C you seek, keep looking — cheese has none. Eating Cheese every Day may be …
Get the Protein You Need
1/11 The Power of Protein Calories aren’t the only thing you need to watch as you get older. Protein is important because it helps keep your muscles strong. You need muscles for strength and balance, as well as for everything from walking up stairs to carrying groceries. 2/11 How Much Protein Do You Need? Women …
Best and Worst Foods to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
1/11 Diet Plays a Role Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer for both men and women. Smart food choices may help you lower your chances of getting it. Some studies say that people who eat right, exercise, stay a healthy weight, and keep alcohol to a minimum may cut their odds …
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