Summer is long gone, fall flew by, and winter is here! As the days get shorter and cooler, here are some simple tips for beating the winter blues. Make sure you move. As little as 20 minutes of aerobic activity, like a brisk walk, has been shown to improve mood and reduce stress for up to […]
Snacking is as American as Apple Pie – a culturally reinforced behavior that is simply hard wired into our food environment. And while traditional snack choices have largely been nutritional disasters, typically low in the good stuff, like fiber and nutrients, and high in the bad stuff, like excess calories, bad fats, salts, sugar and […]
Study after study after study has linked drinking sugary beverages to a host of modern day ills. And here is another one. In an evaluation involving thousands of adults of various ethnicities, middle-aged women who reported drinking two or more sugary beverages (like soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks, etc) daily were almost four times more likely to […]
According to scientific projections presented at the recent Annual American Heart Association Meeting (AHA Scientific Session November 16, 2011 Orlando, FL), Americans are on the fast track to catastrophic health consequences as a result of unhealthy living. Based on the researcher’s analysis, 83 percent of men and 72 percent women will be overweight or obese […]
Alpha-carotene is a potent plant-based antioxidant that has been associated with a reduced risk of death from any cause. The following list of foods has the highest concentrations. Canned pumpkin Carrots Butternut squash Tomato juice (low sodium) Dark leafy greens (any variety) Tomatoes (fresh, canned, sauce or paste) Cabbage Red bell peppers Tangerines Green beans […]
The underlying metabolic problem in type 2 diabetes is insulin resistance. Victims of type 2 diabetes typically suffer from some degree of insulin resistance for many years prior to developing the disease in full. If your insulin doesn’t work well and you eat the Great White Hazards, your pancreas is forced to release that much […]
Considering the fact that every ingredient in this heavenly concoction can stand alone as a superstar food for cardiovascular health – of course hummus will keep your heart happy and humming. Whether you use it as a spread, a dip, or in your sauces and salad dressings, each time you indulge you are feeding your […]
A simple way to eat less is to downsize your dinnerware. We tend to serve ourselves less food and consequently eat less food when we use smaller plates, bowls, and utensils. Additionally, seeing more food and less plate is more appetizing and satisfying on the front end than seeing less food on a larger plate. RELATED Reining In […]
Are you eating healthy when you dine out? Here are a few surprising facts about foods you may (or may not) have considered healthy choices: Many entree salads have tons of calories, especially when you add full-fat dressing or order them with breaded/fried chicken on top. Relative to most other choices, chili is a reasonably […]
When dining out, there are a couple foods you should absolutely AVOID to make sure you are eating the healthiest. You should really try to stay away from these foods: Fried foods (fries, fish sandwiches, fried chicken) Oversized portions Full fat salad dressings Biscuits Sugar-fortified beverages (cola, sweet tea) Anything with cheese on it Instead, […]
All varieties of nuts offer a treasure trove of healthy goodness, but walnuts are emerging as the crown jewels. Like all nuts, walnuts provide heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and several key minerals, but can also claim two additional features that push them further up the ladder of nature’s most awesome disease-fighting foods. Relative to other […]
The importance of optimal sleep in terms of health and quality of life cannot be overstated. Inadequate sleep has been consistently linked to a growing list of modern day ills including weight gain, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, emotional disorders and metabolic syndrome. According to a new study, it appears to be a major “brain […]
