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Pulses - lentils, chick peas and dried peas - are great sources of fiber and are a great meat alternative.

Fiber is the portion of a plant which is resistant to digestion. It actually remains in the intestine as a bulky mass that helps remove the wastes left after food is digested and absorbed. Like a sponge, fiber also absorbs large amounts of water, thus stretching the intestinal wall, promoting regularity.

We all know that calcium is required for strong bones and healthy teeth. It is also involved with normal blood clotting and proper functioning of the muscles, nerves and heart.

Make sure that you and your family are getting enough. Here are some great tips to get calcium into your diet.

If you have never been on a cruise, it is hard to imagine how healthy a cruise can actually be. Many people associate cruises with tons of food and alcohol, and both of those are available, however they can be enjoyed in moderation and combined with other healthy activities available on a cruise. Most notably, a cruise offers a place where you have the opportunity to de-stress and enjoy simple pleasures in life.

Now that summer is here it is time to think about having fun camping and going to the beach. We all think about water safety with our kids but do we think about sun safety enough? Exposure to the sun in childhood has a direct link to skin cancer later in life.