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March 2005
Life is only natural, so why not live it more naturally? Let Natural Family Online magazine show you how. NFO is your toolbox for natural family living and natural parenting. No matter what your personal or parenting style, we offer tips, tools and information every family can use. Visit us online every month for a new issue packed with information on natural homes, natural beauty, pregnancy and birth, breastfeeding, health and wellness, education and learning and much, much more. Natural Family Online ...
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New this month at NFO
Natural Easter egg dyes Color your Easter eggs with natural, plant- based dyes in this month's "Seasons Under the Sun" column.
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Has homeschooling gone hip? Why are more and more families turning to teaching their children at home?
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Eww, skip my shampoo? Find out why skipping the shampoo - permanently - might not be as crazy as it sounds.
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Find a doctor who works for you Learn tactics for choosing and using medical professionals as partners in your family's care.
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The veg preg Discover why it's both safe and healthy to stay vegetarian during your pregnancy, and learn smart strategies for a healthy pregnancy diet.
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Liquid gold Breast milk banks meet a growing demand for donated milk.
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More new articles: Don't feed this to your dog . Natural yards and gardens .
Natural approaches to lupus . Think positive! . Diets for arthritis . Niacin . The best diet for kids . Immune Soup . Is your microwave safe? .
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Discipline
for infants? . Time! Energy! Money! . Breastfeeding supply and demand .
Hypnobirthing . Teatime for pregnant mamas .
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You've got questions? We've got answers!
Are violent movies, video games and television programs harmful to my child's education? -- Lara Ashmore replies.
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Healthy Eating: It's a Frugal Thing To Do!
By Cyndi Roberts
Staying healthy is a frugal thing to do! Fewer medicines to buy, whether prescription or over the counter and fewer visits to the doctor can only be a good thing. Making wise food choices is a vital step toward keeping healthy and boosting your body's immune system.
Some foods are loaded with nutrients that can actually help prevent disease.
Beta carotene is a powerful antioxidant (disease fighter). Yellow and orange vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes pack lots of beta carotene.
Tomatoes have high levels of lycopene and vitamin C. Research shows many benefits of lycopene. Tomatoes with the reddest color have the highest amounts of lycopene. Have your tomatoes in soups, salads or even in ketchup.
Unlike some vegetables, tomatoes don't lose their nutritional value during cooking.
Broccoli is full of fiber and also contains beta carotene. And it has more vitamin C than oranges, plus it's loaded with vitamin E to strengthen body cells that fight infection.
Tiny blueberries pack high levels of antioxidants and also may help prevent urinary tract infections. Also, blueberries may reduce the buildup of "bad" cholesterol. A cup of blueberries contains 3 grams of fiber.
Green leafy veggies like spinach contain vitamin B and iron. The darker the green, the more nutritious. Green leafy veggies also provide fiber, which is important in helping reduce cholesterol and controlling blood sugar levels.
Remember not to overcook, or nutrients will be lost.
Vitamin C increases the production of infection-fighting white blood cells and helps the body to absorb iron. For lots of vitamin C, choose fruits such as strawberries, oranges, grapefruit and kiwi.
Overall, vegetables and fruits contribute a high amount of nutrients for the calories they contain. And they pack a high nutritional punch for a relatively low price. Buy fruits and veggies in season for the best value.
Stock your fridge with these frugal, healthy foods and strengthen your body's immune system.
C Cyndi Roberts
The ideas and tips in this article are not intended to be used as medical advice.
Cyndi Roberts is the editor of the "1 Frugal Friend 2 Another" bi- weekly newsletter, featuring creative ideas and tips to help you "live the good life...on a budget!" Visit http://www.cynroberts.com to download a free "Recipe Sampler." Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free e- course "Taming the Monster Grocery Bill."
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