6 Exotic Health Foods to Try This Spring
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Happy First Day of Spring! When a new season is upon us, it's nice to expand your taste buds beyond the norm. Try these 6 delicious but exotic foods to put a spring in your meals.
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HEALTHY FOOD
Could Eating Cocoa Improve Brain Health in Elderly?
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According to a new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, yes! But don’t go buying chocolate bars for your grandma just yet. According to the study it is compounds known as flavanols, found in cocoa solids, which are responsible for the health benefits seen in the study.
Read More5 Cancer Fighting Foods We Can’t Get Enough Of
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Want to know how to fight all types of cancer? What you eat has a lot to do with it. Read on to discover some of our favorite cancer fighting foods (and some of the most powerful.)
Read More10 Fat-Burning Foods
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We're all looking for the secret to losing weight. But that secret doesn't have to be a unnatural option like diet pills, juice detoxes or unrealistic goals. We've found nutrient-rich foods that are delicious and help you burn more fat. Read on to discover them.
Read MoreCoffee Lovers Rejoice: Coffee is Good For You
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About four years ago, I called the shot on the benefits of coffee and many medical doctors came out against it — on the front of it being linked to acid-reflux and heart disease. New studies show the health benefits aren't from caffeine but from chlorogenic acid and antioxidants, which consistently have shown to reduce inflammation.
Read MoreEat More Fiber - Lose Weight
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We've always known fiber to be an important part of a healthy diet. But new studies are showing it may be the secret to losing weight and keeping it off
Read MoreMediterranean Diet: Optimal For Healthy Eating
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There has been a call to decrease the amount of meat we eat and increase our intake of plant-based foods. Discover the healthiest diet that you can do for the rest of your life.
Read MoreUnderstanding GMO v. Non-GMO Fruits + Vegetables
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Non-GMO versus GMO fruits, vegetable and other food is a huge debate. It's been approved but many health professionals are uncertain of its long term effect on our body.
Read MoreCholesterol: What You Need to Know
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New dietary guidelines are saying we shouldn't worry as much about cholesterol. I beg to differ. Read on for what you need to know.
Read More8 Tips To Have A Healthy Hanukkah
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1. Replace dairy with dairy-free or plant-based products
a. Soy, almond, hazelnut, coconut milk: Rich in calcium and proteins
b. Rich in calcium, proteins, vitamins and minerals
c. Can help protect against heart disease
d. Less fat and caloriesKeep reading for more tips...
Carbs are More Harmful than Saturated Fats
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According to a new study at Ohio State University, carbohydrates can be more harmful than saturated fats. Saturated fats have long had a reputation for being linked to heart disease. This type of fat mainly comes from animal fat, including meat and dairy products such as beef, butter, cheese, pork, poultry with skin, lard, cream, and whole or 2 percent milk.
Read MoreHealthy or harmful? The truth about soy
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Soy – a protein made from the soybean plant - has gained a lot of attention in the food and health industry as a nutritiously edible bean with numerous uses. It is rich in omega-3 fats, B-vitamins, zinc, iron, polyunsaturated fat, fiber, phytochemicals and antioxidants.
Read MoreDairy: Friend or foe to your health?
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Eating dairy may lower your risk for metabolic diseases like obesity and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. The study out of CHU de Québec Research Center and Laval University looked at how overall eating habits, as well as dairy intake, could affect overall metabolic health.
Read MoreJuice Cleanses and Detoxes: Are They Healthy?
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The benefits of juice cleanses and detox diets have been touted in magazines and talk shows for the past couple of years. It has grown to become a five billion dollar industry and there is no shortage of consumer reports on how great the cleanses make them feel.
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Almonds
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Almonds, native to the Mediterranean region of the Middle East, are considered to be one of the earliest domesticated tree nuts, and one of the most prized snacks in the world. If the spread of the almond throughout the world is not proof enough of this, the Food and Agriculture Organization reported that the world produced 2 million tons of almonds in 2011 alone!
Read MoreFood-borne Illnesses: Staying Healthy
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Although most are preventable, foodborne illnesses continue to be a big problem in the United States. It seems as if every few months we hear about another food-borne illness outbreak, whether it is caused by the well-known culprits Salmonella and E. coli, or less familiar organisms like Listeria, or Vibrio.
Read MoreBlueberries: A Key Nutrient to a Healthier You
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Who doesn't love the taste of blueberries? As spring reveals its vibrant blooms, reflecting these bright colors on our plates is a powerful step towards improved health. The compound that pigments fruits and vegetables are called flavonoids.
Read MoreHealthy Fats: How They Affect Us.
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The Skinny on Healthy Fats: It is a common misconception that dietary fat is bad for you and should be avoided at all costs. In fact, fats are essential for numerous body functions, including cell membrane repair, body warmth, organ protection and energy; some vitamins, appropriately called fat-soluble vitamins, actually need fat to dissolve and be absorbed by your body.
Read MoreHoliday Tips with Unexpected Foods to Help You Lose Weight
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With the holidays in motion, it’s no secret that losing weight will be easy; in fact, it can be downright frustrating. Contrary to popular belief, weight loss is not just about exercising furiously or eating a diet of solely fruits and vegetables.
Read MoreArtificial Sweeteners: Friend or Foe?
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There's a huge debate around artificial sweeteners. Here's my take. Despite intense scrutiny of artificial sweeteners for years, the product continues to be popular with dieters, diabetics and many just looking for a sweet fix.
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