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Welcome to our web site! On it you will find up to date health information, store specials, the latest news on natural and organic products, and accurate health tools to assess your lifestyle. You will also find our lunch menu posted here each day, and David's Juneau Empire columns for the past few weeks under the "Latest in Store News" heading below. |
Study: Vitamin D May Help Curb Breast Cancer
Only 24 percent of women in the study had sufficient blood levels of D at the time they were first diagnosed with breast cancer. Those who were deficient were nearly twice as likely to have their cancer recur or spread over the next 10 years, and 73 percent more likely to die of the disease.
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Chia Seeds Have Become a Health-Food Fad
Nutritionists say that chia seeds, plucked from a Central American plant called Salvia hispanica, have many beneficial qualities that are making them a trendy choice in the natural supplements aisle.
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Add Life to Soups, Sauces and Dips with Miso
Miso is a fermented soybean paste widely used in Japanese cooking. It is a "living" food containing friendly bacteria that help your digestive system work better. Salty, flavorful, and high in protein, a little bit goes a long way.
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Ghee is Both Food & Medicine
Ghee, the preferred fat in most Indian cooking is valued both for its buttery flavor and for its healing properties.
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Coconut Oil: A Healthy Saturated Fat
Saturated fats are getting a second look as evidence mounts that they have been wrongly vilified. One saturated fat which has mounted a strong comeback is coconut oil.
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Lentils: Heart Healthy and Quick Cooking
Looking for the benefits of beans, but don't have the time to soak them? Consider lentils. High in fiber and magnesium, they don't need to be soaked and can be ready to eat in less than an hour.
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Encourage exercise
There are easy ways to keep your kids active on a daily basis without them even realizing they are exercising. Walking the dog, climbing trees, and doing chores are everyday activities that encourage exercising. Many activities, such as biking or an after-dinner walk, can be done as a family and provide excellent opportunities to exercise and spend quality time together.
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