Eating For Health

Who doesn’t love some fresh‑cooked asparagus? My husband recently stopped by our local farmer’s market hoping to pick up a bundle — but it wasn’t quite in season yet. When it is available, asparagus is truly a powerhouse of good nutrition. And here’s something many people don’t realize: how you cook asparagus can affect its nutritional value . Let’s take a closer look at why asparagus is so good for your gut, your bones, and your overall health. 🥗 Packed With Vitamins and Minerals Asparagus is naturally low in calories — just 27 calories per cup of raw spears — yet loaded with essential nutrients: ·          5 grams of carbs ·          No cholesterol ·          Very little fat ·          Almost half your daily vitamin K ·          20% of your daily folate, and several ot...

Listen to older people talk and you often hear about someone who fell and broke their hip, arm, leg, or other bones.   I visited a childhood friend recently and her arm was in a cast as she had fallen off her bicycle.   But one doesn’t have to be old to break a bone.   A relative was playing flag football, tripped due to a hole on the field, fell and broke her ankle. What foods can you add to your diet to boost bone health and to have stronger bones? What are some ways we can strengthen our bones?   Diet:   adequate intake of certain vitamins and minerals are needed for strong bones. Exercise:      Weight-bearing activities like walking, running, and strength training are great for bone health.   Lifting weights and strength training are 2 ways to “promote new bone growth and maintain existing bone structure”.   What nutrients are essential for building and maintaining bone density? Calcium:   almost everyone knows you need...