July 25, 2010 in Diet & Nutrition, Fitness, Health Tips
There’s actually some good news for those at risk for heart disease. Experts say there are several risk factors for heart disease that can be controlled through a combination of behavior and diet. One of the more important of these factors is blood cholesterol. Cholesterol can build up in our arteries and cause blood flow ...
July 18, 2010 in Diet & Nutrition
Summer is here, and the key to making the most of the season is to ensure you feel your best. Although there are many tempting, calorie-laden foods at your disposal during the season, it can be easy to fill your diet with foods that are tasty and healthy. A good place to start is in ...
July 17, 2010 in Diet & Nutrition
Grocery shopping has turned into a complex task. Gone are the days where you grab your carton of eggs, your favorite cut of meat and your half-gallon jug of apple juice. Now, each time we step foot in the grocery store we are bombarded with all kinds of labels such as “Organic,” “100% All Natural” ...
June 28, 2010 in Diet & Nutrition
You may not know this, but your bones play an important role in your overall health. They not only give the body a frame that lets you move, bones store minerals that are vital to the function of other life-sustaining systems....
June 21, 2010 in Diet & Nutrition
Warm weather has many people looking to lighter fare full of seasonal flavor. Salads and fruit plates have their place, but, with the right ingredients, it’s possible to indulge in a satisfying sandwich that is big on taste but not on calories. Bethenny Frankel, celebrity natural food chef and author of “The Skinnygirl Dish: Easy ...
May 31, 2010 in Diet & Nutrition
Looking for healthy and tasty meal options your entire family will enjoy? Finding delicious, yet healthful solutions for your family may be as close as your grocer’s meat case. Surprised? You may not realize all you miss when you don’t include meat in your diet. Beef is a high-quality protein that can help you get ...
May 8, 2010 in Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Living
No two people are the same when it comes to salt in the diet. Studies around the world have repeatedly shown that, regardless of total calories consumed, men consume significantly more salt than women do. There are many salt reduction advocates who forecast that if Americans drop all salt consumption, hundreds of thousands of deaths ...
April 28, 2010 in Diet & Nutrition
As more people adopt a gluten free lifestyle, questions arise about whether or not there is gluten in deli products. The answer is no – if you know where to look. “We are increasingly being asked about our meats, cheeses and condiments,” explains RuthAnn LaMore, Communications Director at Boar’s Head, creators of premium deli products. ...
April 26, 2010 in Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Living
Studies show that when kids eat dinner with their families, they're more likely to have nutritious diets, healthier weights and do better in school. And moms know that sharing a meal together is an important part of building strong families....
April 26, 2010 in Diet & Nutrition, Gardening
From container grown tomatoes to backyard farms, edible gardening is a growing trend. More than 41 million households grew some kind of vegetables, fruits, berries or herbs last year, according to the 2009 Edibles Gardening Trends Research Report conducted by the Garden Writers Association Foundation....
