The holidays are a wonderful time of the year. You get to see friends and family that you otherwise wouldn’t get to see. You get to share a great meal with the ones you love. However, it is also a ...
For everyone wishing to avoid high cholesterol, the recommended diet is to eat less red meat, less dairy products, fewer sweets, more whole-grain foods, and to eat more fruits and vegetables. But not everyone likes fruits and vegetables that much, ...
Butter is a fatty dairy product that comes from milk. It’s made when cream is churned (boiled) until all of its water is removed. Butter is white in color and is used in many recipes as a fat substitute for ...
Food cravings are an awful thing. It almost seems like you’re powerless to stop them. No matter how many calories you skip, or how many brownies you ate in secret, you still find yourself thinking about how good that cookie ...
You’ve heard of the Mediterranean diet, right? It’s full of vegetables, fruits, fish, beans, nuts, olive oil, whole grains, and wine. It sounds healthy, doesn’t it? And if you think about it, it’s healthier than a lot of other things. ...
Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of adult disability. Each year, about 800,000 Americans have a stroke, and about 140,000 die as a result. Strokes are different in every person. ...
Broccoli is the quintessential vegetable for diabetics. It’s packed with nutrients, low in calories and carbohydrates, and it’s a good source of fiber. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile. Since it’s one of the few vegetables that doesn’t require a cooking step, ...
How many times do we see a packaged product in the shop which states it’s healthy, just to learn that it’s anything but the nutrition label? The marketing of foods like «low fat» or «no sugar added» might be easy ...
A healthy brain can work wonders for your body. Healthy aging, improved memory and a sharp mind are just a few ways a healthy brain can make you feel your best. A healthy diet is important for all functions of ...
The food that you eat is one of the most powerful things you can do to improve and optimize your health, but you might not realize how powerful food really is. Food is information. It’s pure information. It’s a combination ...