Research suggests a connection between oral bacteria and Alzheimer’s disease, raising concerns for those with poor dental health. With nearly 700 species of bacteria in our mouths, experts say maintaining good oral hygiene could benefit both heart and brain health. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor explains what this means.
Animals pick up on our moods. If you’re stressed, most likely your furry friend is too. Musical Paws presents a video that helps to calm you and your cat or dog. Listen and get ready for peaceful sleep.
1 cup instant whole-grain hot cereal (such as Coach’s Oats®)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup sugar
½ cup applesauce
½ cup non-fat vanilla-flavored Greek-style yogurt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh blueberries
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners.
Mix flour, oats, baking powder, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Stir sugar, applesauce, yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into applesauce mixture until just combined. Fold blueberries into batter. Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
Blueberries are a dark blue edible fruit with a sweet and tart flavor. They grow wild and cultivated on shrubs in North America, Europe and Asia. Blueberries are eaten as raw snack, in baked goods, cereal toppings, and in smoothies.
Blueberries are low in calories and have a low glycemic index of 53. This is about the same as bananas, pineapples and mangoes.
Blueberries Are Packed With Nutrition
Blueberries are packed with essential nutrients that make them a powerhouse of health benefits. Here’s a breakdown of their key components:
Vitamins: C and K
Minerals: Manganese and copper
Fiber
Antioxidants: Anthocyanins
Health Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are tiny but mighty when it comes to nutrition. Here are some of their key benefits.
Supports Brain Health. Studies suggest that blueberries can improve memory and cognitive function, thanks to their high levels of flavonoids.
Heart-Healthy. They may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Good for Digestion. Blueberries are a great source of dietary fiber, which supports gut health and digestion.
Low in Calories and High in Nutrients. A cup of blueberries provides vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese while being low in calories.
A food recall occurs when a food producer removes a product off the market because there is a reason to believe that it may cause consumers to become ill.
It is important that consumers be aware of recalls because recalled foods may cause injury or illness, especially for people who are pregnant or have weakened immune systems because of age, chronic illness, or medical treatment. Source: FoodSafety.org
The following websites will give you critical alerts on the most recent food recalls.
Peter B. Helland is a Norwegian composer who writes soothing music in connection with the beauty of nature. He created this music video to help with deep sleep and stress relief.