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Green peas contain both sugar and starch, yet they are considered a low-fat food. They brim with phytonutrients that protect our health. Peas contain anti-inflammatory nutrients along with antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E. One study in Mexico consuming peas and other legumes daily reduced the risk of stomach cancer. And peas are an environmentally friendly crop....

I just got my new stove delivered today. It will probably take me a month to figure it out. Kinda like my radio in my car. I need to get the book out every time I need to set something on it. I got one of the new Electrolux ranges with the glass top. It is all digital touch controls. And looks like the controls in the cockpit of a 747 with all the lights. When you first see it you wonder...

Do you consider yourself average? If so, you may not be consuming enough fiber on a daily basis. Dietitians recommend that adults consume 25 to 38 grams of fiber daily, but most Americans consume about half that amount. If you are missing the mark, you are also missing the impressive health benefits of fiber: a lower risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, diabetes and colon cancer. Fiber...

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Holidays are dangerous times for diabetics and dieters, and I fall into both categories. Here's how I try to make it through the day without landing myself in a coma.First, most people don't seem to know that diabetes is not about avoiding sugar. It's about managing carbs. So eating white bread and rice while avoiding cake makes no sense. If you know there will be sweets, just budget them in....