Antioxidants

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Buttering Up Corn by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

I C by your hue you have amazing health benefits While celebrating Labor Day at work, we were given the typical picnic fare—hot dogs, burgers, mayonnaise rich salads and corn on the cob. Ah-ha, now there’s something I can really sink my teeth into. Corn on the cob, I’ve been eating it my whole life,…

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Antioxidant Rich Sports Drink by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

What is the rational for Sports Drinks? (also see article below “Soaking in sodium”) Sports drinks are ideal for individuals who train in high heat or for durations greater than 60 minutes. “Sugar” in a sports drink helps to decrease mental and muscle fatigue which could otherwise hinder performance. Sodium inceases thirst thereby promoting intake…

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A Real Love Affair with a Mango by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

An ode to the mango Le Sumba el Mango. While researching mangoes, I found that expression on Babalu Blog. I asked a Cuban gentleman, who is near and dear to my heart, what it means. He said “Sumbar means to buzz, such as in your ears, but the expression is that the mango overwhelms you.”…

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Kicking the Butt of a COLD by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Prevention IS the Best Medicine Published on pg. 7 of the SMDP newspaper weekend edition; click link for original article   While recovering from an early summer cold, I was reminded to consume many sources of vitamin C rich foods. Vitamin C is one of the most heavily researched of all of the vitamins and…

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Quinoa & Brown Rice Cakes by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Nearly perfect Published on pg.7 of the SMDP newspaper, weekend edition May 3-4, 2008: click link for original article   Repeat after me everyone…   KEEN-wah. That is the phonetic spelling for this word, quinoa. I know, it looks like Kwin- No-Ah and that is exactly how I pronounced it when I first discovered it…

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Green Drinks by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Benefits of Eating a Few Leafy Greens Published on pg. 7 of the SMDP newspaper, April 10, 2008, click link for original article It ain’t easy eating green…so drink green   I’ve seen this billboard a few times over the years and I just love it, so I finally took the opportunity, while at a…