What You Need To Know About New Dietary Guidelines
Big picture focus: This year’s update stresses “a healthy eating pattern” over the course of your life as opposed to focusing on individual nutrients or foods.
Check The Facts Before Detoxing Or Adding Supplements To Your Dietary Intake
Let’s just say it feels very good to get back on track when the holidays are over. Why else would I be checking out the detox tea in my daughter’s cabinet on New Year’s Day?
What Exactly Makes Up A Healthy Diet?
While the scientists couldn’t come to a consensus on potatoes at the recent Oldways conference, they did — finally — provide clarity overall on what we’re supposed to eat as part of a healthful diet.
Moving Made Fresh Meal Deliveries A Natural
Normal meals take a back seat during times of transition. Groceries? My refrigerator has not been this clean — or empty — in a long time.
Is Whole Milk Healthy? Don’t Raise That Glass Yet
A growing body of research suggests that saturated fat in dairy, specifically in milk, may not be as harmful to overall health as previously thought, according to an article on the research by The Washington Post.
Healthful Cooked Pumpkin Too Often Loaded With Sugar
What does the brilliant orange color of our beloved pumpkins actually tell us about their nutritional value?
Parents, Not Gadgets, Should Teach Kids How To Eat
It had to be a joke, a parody, I thought while reading of a new electronic gadget claiming to entice children to eat vegetables by rewarding them with video games.
CDC Lauds Schools For Improving Nutrition, But Says More Can Be Done
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed how much school nutrition standards have changed from 2006 to 2014.
This Week In Health: Close The Fridge And Go Outside
“This Week In Health” offers some highlights from the world of health news and wellness tips that you may have missed this week.
Want To Build Lean Muscle? Eat These Foods
Seven foods to boost muscle building and take your workouts to the next level.
3 Diet Trends Explained
As American waistlines continue to expand, so does the number of diet plans promising to shrink them.
Lentils, Rich In Fiber And Protein, Great In Summer Salad
The lentil’s distinctive shape led ancient astronomers and physicists to refer to it by the Latin word for “lens.”
Want To Eat And Feel Better? Try A Farmers Market
What should you look for first whenever you’re at a farmers market?
Blunt In Middle Of Fight Over Dietary Guidelines, Environmental Concerns
It’s a fight over meat.
Take Supplements Safely
While dietary supplements–products intended to add further nutritional value to the diet–may seem like a “natural” solution to health protection, you should make sure you use them safely and appropriately.
The Diet Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes, According To A Nutritionist
When it comes to the eating habits, there’s always room for improvement.
Smart Ways To Shop Organic
Organic foods cost 50-100% more than regular products. But there are smart ways to get the same results, while spending less money.
The Health Benefits Hidden In Your Spice Cabinet
Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance that has been shown to aid in weight loss, fight depression, and even treat cancer.
The Benefits Of Good Nutrition Are More Than Skin Deep
Healthy skin reflects overall health, which means it can be influenced, for better or for worse, by the nutrients in your diet.
Sip These 3 Drinks To Help Protect Your Skin
New research suggests that these 3 beverages may deliver nutrients that protect your skin.
You Can Buy Organic Food Without Busting Your Budget
Mention organic food to shoppers and they often respond that it’s too expensive. For the most part, they’re be right.
Plant Waters Making A Splash
With experts cautioning that sugar is a cause of obesity and chronic disease, combined with the trend toward all things “natural,” it’s no surprise that consumers are turning to plant waters as tasty refreshers.
First Quote Jesus; Then Punish the Poor
How many people in this country pray for the poor on Sunday and spend the rest of the week complaining that the government is doing something about them?
The Eight Most Important Things To Look For On Nutrition Labels
Here’s what you need to know about the stats on the back of packaged food.
Will The New Dietary Guidelines Change Absolutely Everything?
Find out what’s changed — and what hasn’t — about the guidelines for healthy eating.