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Healthy Options for the Thanksgiving Dinner Table: 5 Vegetarian Recipes

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated to give thanks for our blessings and for the wealth of food that we have in the United States. Traditionally, turkey has always been part of the menu, along with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and vegetables. However, many people have decided not to eat meat based on health factors, or the belief that we shouldn't kill animals, or the understanding that a vegetarian diet offers better healthy food alternatives. Whatever the case, the popularity of the vegetarian diet has gained stride in recent years. Here are five yummy vegetarian recipes to enjoy for the Thanksgiving holiday!

Healthy Options for Your Traditional Thanksgiving Table

As the holidays approach, we all become conscious of the battle to stay fit and healthy amid endless party invitations and excessive dessert options.  To avoid the post-holiday crash diets and the turmoil that goes with those holiday pounds, an increasingly popular trend is to make alternative options available for your holiday meal. As Turkey-Day approaches, consider these healthy options instead of your usual fatty-fare.

The Use of Probiotics to Relieve Autism Symptoms

Probiotics are becoming a large topic of conversation in the medical field as well as among researchers and scientists everywhere. Probiotics, also known as the “good” or “friendly” bacteria, have been under the spotlight by researchers questioning how beneficial they would be as a treatment for autism.

Don’t Be Fooled By Fake Probiotic Products

If you think you are getting a great benefit from certain yogurt manufacturers, who promote that their probiotic-containing products are essentially digestive super-heroes, you may want to find out the real story behind these products.

Probiotics: Not Just For Your Gut

Probiotics are often recommended for those with digestive and stomach problems but recent research indicates that they can do a lot more by way of health benefits. While probiotics are often recommended for those who have conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a study published in Vaccine found that there are numerous health benefits to probiotic supplements, above and beyond those related to digestive health.

The Surprise Ingredient: Healthy Food Programs in Hospitals

Co-authored by Mark Shelley and Dan Dunlop, this article reviews the current trend in healthcare where hospitals are implementing healthy food programs. These programs include educational components and heart-healthy offerings, as well as locally-grown, and in some cases, organic ingredients. As a result, at many hospitals around the country, patients, visitors and employees now have access to fresher, more nutritious meals, with lowered exposure to toxic chemicals. Others have access to weekly, on-site farmers markets and hospital sponsored weight loss programs. The entire movement holds the promise of improving patient and employee health, while promoting healthy eating habits.

Why a Grapefruit a Day Will Keep the Doctor Away

The grapefruit was once known as the “forbidden fruit” in the 1700’s because it was thought to be growing on the original tree of good and evil in the Garden of Eden.  Hundreds of years later the health benefits of the grapefruit have been discovered, and more healthy benefits are being revealed every day.  The grapefruit could now be called the “foreboding” fruit due to the promising health discoveries that may be yet to come.

For the Love of Garlic: There's a Reason Why It's So Popular

Just thinking about garlic can automatically bring about thoughts of Italian fare such as garlic pasta or bread, or your favorite Asian stir-fry. But what also might come to mind is the smell. With so many health benefits on garlic’s side, there must be a way to reap these benefits and avoid the odor or “garlic breath.” Keep reading to discover the many health benefits of garlic and why garlic supplements are just as effective as the real deal.

Probiotics: New Form of Relief for Hay Fever Sufferers

For years, hay fever sufferers have had to endure the sneezing, sniffling and all-around breathing difficulties that just came with the season. However, new research is hinting that probiotics have the power to help the body’s immune system adjust to grass pollen, which is the most common culprit of hay fever and other seasonal allergies.

New Study Shows Probiotics Reduce Cholesterol

Probiotics seem to be all the rage these days, and for good reason! They have a number of potential health benefits, including improving digestive health and possibly preventing colon cancer. And now there’s one more reason to introduce probiotics to your diet: a recent study showed that a diet combining soy and probiotics significantly reduced harmful lipids. Keep reading for more information on the increasing powers of probiotics, and probiotic supplements such as Bacteral.