Dairy
Kefir: A Secret Healing Drink
I just recently tried kefir for the first time in hopes of strengthening my immune system during this cold and flu season. I had heard so much about the benefits of this drinkable, fermented milk product, so I hesitantly gave...
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Light Laughing Cow Cheeses: Healthy or Not?
In my house, we like to keep laughing cow cheeses around for snacks. You can find them on most grocery store shelves advertised as a lighter cheese option. I find them pretty satisfying for only 35 calories per wedge. But,...
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Cow's Milk Alternatives Nutrition Guide
They say you can milk anything with teats, but if this is true, how then do they milk an almond or a soybean? Anyway..... Whether you're lactose intolerant, vegan, or just not wanting to support the dairy industry, which milk...
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Dannon Activia: A Healthy Yogurt Choice?
Dannon recently rolled out both Greek and French versions of their Activia® line. I was sent a few samples to try out and despite my Monday through Friday no sugar diet, I put them to the test. Dannon Activia® is...
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Drinking Milk: The Pros, The Cons
Got Milk? Milk Does a Body Good. We have all seen those slogans in the popular Milk Council ads, but is milk really the nutritious, super drink we are led to believe it is? We can't argue that milk has...
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Understanding Yogurt Labels and How to Choose Wisely
Searching through the grocery store yogurt isle may leave you confused as to what the healthiest yogurt really is. It always seems like there are new yogurt products out there competing for attention. Some yogurts are full of sugar and...
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How to Eat More Greek Yogurt in Your Healthy Diet
Greek yogurt is perhaps one of the best foods to use for losing weight and eating healthy. Not only does it provide great nutrition and beneficial probiotics, but it's also a very versatile ingredient. There are some great ways to...
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Milk: Is it Healthy or Not?
I would be hard-pressed to find a food substance that attracts as much controversy as milk. Whether or not it is beneficial to overall health, whether or not it helps weight loss, whether we should buy raw or pasteurized, low...
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Milk Cancels Health Benefits of Tea
If you are a tea drinker - you may have heard about catechins. These compounds play a role in preventing cancer and heart disease. However a fascinating new study has shown that when milk is consumed with tea - the...
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Camel Milk Anyone?
Soy milk and rice milk are old hat. So why not try Camel's milk - or maybe some camelbert cheese?...
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Feta Cheese: Is It Best?
A Q&A column in the London Times answers some common questions about cheeses. Which is the best cheese to eat if you are conscious of your weight? Feta contains 20g of fat per 100g -- 20 per cent -- as...
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