Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything life has given you, spend time with your friends and dine on decadent food. Food is a key part of this fall tradition with a whole turkey, rich vegetable dishes and plenty of pie being the key components. These dishes may seem healthy because they are nutrient-rich
Apples are cheap, delicious, and come in a wide variety of different flavors (ranging from the very sour to the very sweet). As it turns out, they are also good for your body in a number of interesting ways, and so an apple a day may well indeed help to keep the doctor away. Read on to discover nine surprising and significant reasons why you should add more apples to your diet.
Can adding a common spice to your diet give some of the same benefits as exercise? That’s what new research shows. Find out more about the intriguing link between heart health and a brilliant orange spice that adds flavor to ethnic foods.
Think it takes years for a bad diet to affect your arteries? Not necessarily so. A new study suggests that you may feel the damage a few hours after finishing a junk food or fast food meal. Find out why.
Can a supplement called L-carnitine help you lose weight and improve your exercise endurance? Find out what this supplement is, what the claims are and what research shows about it.
You’re probably concerned about what you eat and how much you eat, but there’s growing evidence that when you eat is important too, especially when you’re eating something sweet. Find out when the best time to eat something high in sugar is and why.
Cranberries are tart, bright red berries that often receive a lot of attention because of their relationship to the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections. However, it turns out that those who choose to eat plenty of cranberries will also enjoy many other significant health benefits. Consider the following motivations to start drinking cranberry juice, snacking on cranberries, or taking cranberry supplements.
Have you had a bowl of legumes lately? Legumes, like beans and lentils are an under-appreciated source of nutrition. Now a new study highlights another reason to add more legumes to your diet. Find out how legumes could help keep your waistline trim and lower your risk for heart disease.
Think fish oil supplements are a good substitute for fish? A new study calls this idea into question. Find out what new research shows about fish oil supplements – their benefits or lack of – and why it’s best to get omega-3s naturally through diet.
They taste sweet, but they’re surprisingly good for you. Research shows they contain natural chemicals that help to ward off disease. Discover the health benefits of berries and how to add more of these tasty orbs to your diet.
Blueberries are deliciously sweet when eaten alone or with yogurt, and they are also among the very best fruits to consume if you want to improve your overall health. They have a positive impact on many parts of the human body, ranging from the brain to the blood. Read on to discover twelve reasons why you should add more blueberries to your diet.
Insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome, is a precursor to health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Some people assume they’re not at risk because they’re not overweight. Not necessarily so. Twenty-percent of people who are insulin resistant are of normal weight. So how do you know if you have it? This article discusses the symptoms you might experience if you’re insulin resistant and signs that doctors use to make the diagnosis.
