Monthly Archives: December 2008

Broccoli controls blood sugar

Posted on December 26, 2008 by larrymagid

An article at RealAge.com argues that greens, including broccoli, helps control blood sugar thanks to a compound calls sulforaphane. The article explains how chornically high blood sugar can damage organs and how “adding sulforaphane to a mix of blood vessel … Continue reading →

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New site makes Indian cooking easy

Posted on December 14, 2008 by larrymagid

by Patti Regehr and Larry Magid The San Francisco Bay Area where we live has plenty of Indian restaurants and many of them have a buffet lunch. The food tastes great but just as with any cuisine; Indian food can … Continue reading →

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Include fiber in any fitness plan

Posted on December 11, 2008 by larrymagid

by Patti Regehr There is a great deal of debate over what’s best for you — a diet that is high in carbohydrates and low in fat or one that is rich in fat yet low in carbs. I’ll leave … Continue reading →

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Trim down before the holidays

Posted on December 8, 2008 by larrymagid

by Larry Magid Most people put weight on during the holidays but I have a better idea. If you’re overweight, why not use the next 12 weeks to lose a few pounds and then try to keep your weight stable … Continue reading →

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