HEALTHY FOOD
How to eat healthy when eating out
/Choose water as your beverage – no calories plus it keeps you hydrated and it’s free. Be familiar with cooking terms looking for foods prepared either steamed, broiled, baked or grilled. Limit fried and sautéed items or foods described as ‘crispy,” “rich,” or “au gratin.”
Read MoreHow does bison meat compare to beef?
/Buffalo or bison meat is a perfectly acceptable alternative and could be giving beef a run for its money.
Read MoreGreen tea extract ineffective for reducing body weight for lowering prostate cancer risk
/Dr. David Samadi gives his expert opinion on a study showing decaffeinated green tea extract does not modify body weight or abdominal obesity in men at high risk for prostate cancer.
Read MoreGet lean by eating more healthy fat
/Now we know that eating “healthy” fats can actually help us achieve a lean, mean, in-shape body that not only makes us look good but more importantly, feel better and have more energy.
Read MoreBeef – It’s what’s for weight loss
/More and more studies are proving that consuming lean beef can be a useful dietary choice when attempting weight loss.
Read MoreArtificial sweeteners linked to weight gain, heart disease, negligible health benefits
/The use of artificial sweeteners has been put under the microscope questioning their effectiveness in regards to curbing weight gain. This is in response to a new review of more than 11,000 studies finding that for individual who are overweight or have high blood pressure or diabetes, consuming these zero-calorie, “non-nutritive sweeteners” have little to any health benefits.
Read MoreThe scoop on differences between frozen desserts
/Who could disagree that as summer heat rises, there is almost nothing better than taking pleasure in a frozen dessert. Whether you choose ice cream, gelato, sorbet, sherbet or frozen yogurt, they all taste good. Who could get through a summer without having at least one of these deliciously cold treats, right?
Read More10 best reasons to be eating broccoli
/If there is one food often cited as “least favorite vegetable” broccoli tends to top the list. Which is really unfortunate as this cruciferous veggie contains some of the most powerful antioxidants and disease-fighting compounds found in any one food.
Read MoreThe pros and cons of liquid meal replacers
/Athletes have been another target the liquid meal replacers have focused on to meet their demands of wanting a ‘high-energy’ liquid supplement.
Read MoreHealthy summer road trip munchies
/The season of summer vacation travel is upon us and that means eating out more frequently.
Read MoreStocking a heart-healthy kitchen
/A heart-healthy or well-stocked kitchen means what you’ll find in your pantry, refrigerator and freezer are foods promoting heart health. Making simple yet healthy changes adds up over time to a healthier you.
Read More12 foods blasting belly fat
/Regardless of your overall weight, having a large amount of belly fat increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Read More10 sugary foods you probably eat daily
/All those foods containing more sugar than we realize contributing to our sugar stockpile over the course of a day?
Read MoreOlive Oil and Your Brain
/Olive oil, that very special component of the popular Mediterranean diet, is bringing much more to the table than just a little “local color.”
Read MoreVegetarianism for Weight Loss and Diabetes Control
/Vegetarianism produces such a change, a new study has found, by reducing muscle fat. In so doing, it was found to be nearly twice as effective at reducing body fat than a conventional anti-diabetic diet.
Read MoreMade a Bad Decision? Blame Cap'n Crunch
/The decisions you make, and how well you negotiate, could very well be affected by what you had for breakfast.
Read MoreHello Summer – just in time for healthy hot-weather eating tips
/To keep your cool, here are some healthy tips on lowering body heat, maintaining healthy hydration levels plus trying out new things to welcome summer with health in mind.
Read More5 facts you should know about whole grains
/To help clear up confusion, here are 5 facts all consumers need to know on what distinguishes a whole grain from a refined grain and why whole grains can definitely be part of a healthy diet:
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