Choose Whole-Grain

Choose whole-grain instead of multi-grain. Whole-grain means the entire grain kernel, including all the fiber, has been included. Multi-grain means only that more than one type of grain was used--and those grains could be refined and stripped of fiber and nutrients.

Can Flax Seeds Support Liver Health?

http://www.liversupport.com/wordpress/2012/08/can-flaxseeds-support-liver-health/?eml=lshn89&utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LiverSupport.com&utm_content=LSHN+%2389

Choose an English Muffin

Choose an English muffin instead of a bagel for a 220-calorie savings. The average whole-grain bagel is 350 calories, versus 130 for an English muffin. And top it with almond butter instead of cream cheese to get a protein boost without added calories.

Dress Your Salad

Dress your salad with avocado instead of store-bought creamy dressings. You'll increase your intake of folate and lower your intake of unhealthy fats--which ultimately will protect your heart. For a simple dressing, puree avocado and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

We will be open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Closed Labor Day

We will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3 for Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Buy Organic Vegetables

Buy organic vegetables whenever possible. Besides avoiding pesticide residues, you may get more nutrients--some studies and reviews have found that organic fruits and vegetables contain, on average, 25% higher concentrations of 11 nutrients than their conventional counterparts.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

We are open till 6 p.m. tonight unless we post otherwise. Stay safe in the weather.

Sea Vegetables

Sea vegetables have 10 to 20 times the vitamins and minerals of land plants making them nutritionally superior.--The Well Daily

Pros and Cons of Soy

This is a very good article on the pros and cons of soy. It seems we can all agree fermented soy (miso, tempeh and natto) are good for us.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/23/soy-healthy_n_1823052.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003

Tomatoes

Research has linked eating tomatoes to a lower risk of certain cancers as well as other conditions, including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and cognitive dysfunction.--The Well Daily

Health Expo

Come visit us at Omni Health and Fitness on Davis Hwy in Pensacola from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. We will have a booth as part of their Membership Appreciation Night. If you aren't already a member, they will be providing tours and some lucky guests will receive a free week membership.

Butter Flavoring Linked to Alzheimers

Read more at
http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Butter-flavouring-linked-to-Alzheimer-s-disease