Snack Smarts: Raise Your Nutrition IQ
The good news: nearly 90% of consumers read nutrition labels. The bad news: people don’t always understand the vital nutritional terms on labels. Nutrition IQ is critical to supporting healthy…
Nutrition
The Best Way To Get Enough Calcium
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that calcium from food sources may be more effective than getting it from supplements. It found that women who…
Eating Nuts Associated with Lower Risk of Heart Disease
People who regularly eat nuts, including peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts, have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease or coronary heart disease compared to people who never or almost…
9 Sustainable Eating Facts
(Family Features) Health and environmental concerns convince many people they should rethink their diets. However, it’s important to know you can make informed food choices based on facts. By working…
Simple, Plant-Powered Summer Meals
(Family Features) With more than half of Americans willing to eat more plants and less meat in 2020 (and beyond), according to a study conducted by Yale and Earth Day…
Simply Eat Real Foods
Most people know about the story of the “unsinkable ship,” the Titanic, through American history and the Hollywood blockbuster movie. Considered the most luxurious cruise ship of its time, the…
Binge Eating to Fight Boredom?
Many people across the country have resorted to binge eating to cope with the coronavirus, but relying on unhealthy snacks is detrimental in the long run, according to Lina Begdache,…
Immunity Superstars
Diet is a crucial piece of the immunity puzzle. “Eating the right foods helps your immune system function optimally and makes you more resistant to infection,” says Jennifer Johnson, ND,…
Home remedies for High Blood Pressure
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common, yet serious, condition that if not treated properly can lead to kidney failure, a heart attack or a stroke. In general, anything above…
The Very Best Ways To Use Coconut Oil And What You Should Know
The Low Down; The Skinny Coconut oil is gaining more and more respect as a healthy fat and as an alternative to cooking with some vegetable oils, and with good…