Natural Health News: Spice Up Your Thanksgiving Dinner

Natural Health Newsletter Your Guide to Health and Wellness   11/14/13 issue:   Spice Up Your Thanksgiving Dinner Email for: killdragonhero@gmail.com Natural Health and Alternative Medicine Newsletter Issue #750, November 14-15, 2013 Publisher: David Riklan - http://www.naturalhealthweb.com ------------------------------------------------------------- *** Natural Health Tip of the Week *** ------------------------------------------------------------- Pumpkin seeds are relatively high in calories and fat, with around 160 calories and just under 14 grams of fat per ounce. But as most low-carb dieters will know (and even the mainstream media are finally starting to discover), high-fat alone is not nearly as likely to make us fat as excessive carbohydrates with a high glycemic index to release excess insulin - the fat storing hormone. Being nutritionally dense, pumpkin seeds fill us up much more than high carb snacks. Importantly, they are also full of essential fatty acids like omega-6 and omega-9 fats (and some omega-3s), that have many preventative health benefits in our bodies.   ------------------------------------------------------------- *** Article of the Week: Why You Should Consider Adding Spice To Your Life - By Suzanne Tabor and Dr. Aaron Tabor *** ------------------------------------------------------------- The Thanksgiving holidays are almost upon us -- and what a wonderful time of year it is! A season to give thanks, break bread (and enjoy pumpkin pie!) with loved ones, and celebrate in grand tradition. Unfortunately, for too many Americans, Thanksgiving also signals the beginning of their annual winter holiday weight gain. Ready to make this the year that only the turkey gets stuffed? Then consider adding some spice to your life! The good news: you don't have to spend a fortune buying fresh herbs every few days. Stock up on some basic ground spices, and save the fresh herbs for special occasions (such as Thanksgiving!). Here's what to consider having on your spices and seasonings shelf at home: ** To read the full article, go here. ------------------------------------------------------------- *** Healthy Recipe: Cranberry Pear Salad with Curried Hazelnuts *** ------------------------------------------------------------- Make your Thanksgiving dinner different this year by serving this unique cranberry and hazelnut salad as a delicious appetizer. ** To read the full recipe, go here.

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