Courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife Communications. Dr. Nancy Turner, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist in College Station, was one of a team of researchers who recently studied different interventions to protect from radiation-induced bone loss. Their paper, “Dried Plum Protects from Bone Loss Caused by Ionizing Radiation,” was recently published in Scientific Reports and can […]
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Powering Your Brain Back to School
As we dust off the summer fun, how can we ignite our brain to get ready for reading, writing, and all that homework. In this blog, we will look at key foods to add to breakfast, lunch and after school snacks to boost that brain power. If you missed the segment from Monday click on the link […]
Life Is A Bowl of Cherries
Cherries are back in season, and I couldn’t be more excited! Summer offers some of the best seasonal fruits and vegetables and nothing tastes like summer more than snacking on some dark cherries at Barton Springs. Here are some fun facts and health benefits of munching on these delicious super fruits! Fun Facts about […]
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint
The Texas Summer has finally hit and nothing tastes more satisfying than sinking your teeth into a piece of watermelon. Not only is watermelon back in season, but the sweet fruit packs a serious nutrition punch. Watermelon is high in Lycopene, which is a carotenoid that fights off free radicals in the body. Lycopene has […]
Foods to Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is a part of your body’s immune response. It helps your body heal, but can cause great damage when it gets out of control. Foods that are high in saturated fat, trans fat, sugar (aspartame), refined carbohydrate, MSG, and alcohol can lead to inflammation. Here are some anti-inflammatory foods you can choose from to […]