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September 28, 2009
A Nutty Addition to a Healthy Diet
There are many benefits to including nuts in your diet.
September 7, 2009
They're Not 'Bad Eggs' After All
Eating eggs in moderation is OK.
August 24, 2009
Healthy Tips For Grilling Meat
Good advice for cooking meat on the grill.
July 29, 2009
The key to fair season? Eat in moderation.
Backus dietitians share nutrition and diet information.
July 29, 2009
Blueberries are tasty and healthy.
Backus dietitians share nutrition and diet information.
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Most of the fat in nuts is the unsaturated kind and therefore not as bad as the saturated fats found in animal products. Research has shown the many different kinds of nuts are helpful in reducing the risk of cancer and elevated blood pressure as well as reducing the risk of heart disease.
Sarah Hospod, Backus Dietitian
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