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When it comes to making healthy choices, there is a lot of information out there. As a registered dietitian and Price Chopper's corporate nutritionist, I can help you by sharing with you a few of the informative articles I've read lately. Have a question on anything you've read lately? Connect with me and I'll help you make food fit into your lifestyle.
Fight Gum Disease With Dairy
 Including dairy in your diet has long been thought to help you maintain healthy bones, but a study in the January issue of the Journal of Periodontology indicates it may also promote healthy gums. Researchers analyzed the periodontal health of 942 subjects; those who regularly consumed dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt had lower incidence of gum disease. That's significant because gum disease is a major cause of tooth loss in adults and has been linked to the development of heart disease and increased risk of stroke. "These findings are important," says Dr. Susan Karabin, D.D.S., President of the AAP, "since maintaining healthy gums is a critical component to maintaining a healthy body."
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National Nutrition Month
 There's a lot of diet and nutrition information out there, but sorting fact from fiction can be a challenge. That's one reason the American Dietetic Association (ADA) is promoting March as National Nutrition Month with the slogan, "Nutrition: It's a Matter of Fact." Created in 1973, National Nutrition Month emphasizes making informed food choices and incorporating physical activity into your lifestyle. A key resource, says ADA, are registered dietitians like Price Chopper's corporate nutritionist, Ellie Wilson. Registered dietitians like Ellie help apply what's learned in research by providing sound advice that fits your needs. Have a question regarding your healthy diet and nutrition? Ask Ellie through our Healthy U Connection.
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Antioxidants by the Bunch
 In search of a snack? Grab some grapes. According to a recent study, they may help prevent colon cancer, the third most common type in the United States. When patients with colon tumors consumed 80 mg of grape powder daily (the equivalent of half a glass of wine or three servings of grapes), biopsies showed a significant decrease in cancer activity, according to researchers at
 the University of California, Irvine. Supplements of resveratrol ‹ the component in red grapes thought to have cancer-fighting power ‹ didn't produce the same effect. Our advice: Skip the supplements and include grapes and other grape-based products, such as raisins and 100 percent grape juice, in your regular diet. By Rachel Meltzer Warren. Source: April 2008 issue of Prevention.
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101 Foods You Need to Know
 Did you know a handful of tart cherries before bed can help you sleep? Or that potatoes may reduce your risk of stroke? Or that what tastes good can also be good for you? These facts and more are contained in the new book by Dave Grotto, a registered dietitian and nutritionist who shows you how to improve your health by adding delicious power foods to your diet in 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life, available in stores and online. Sample a few of the great recipes in Dave's book (including those by our own Corporate Chef Dave Hamlin) and you'll taste how good these beneficial foods can be! 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life contains fun facts
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about each food, its origin and "a serving of food lore." It includes information on where foods are grown, why you should eat them and which diseases the food may help prevent as well as tips on how to purchase, store, and cook these powerhouse foods. Want to learn more? Talk about these foods or other nutrition topics with Ellie Wilson, our corporate nutritionist.
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