Avocados have leathery skin and are an extremely popular component of guacamole and salads. They get some bad press because of their high-calorie content, but it turns out that they are incredibly good for your health in a number of important ways.
Got some ripe bananas to use up? Make this easy and delicious recipe for breakfast. No cooking required!
We plan on streaming live many of the classes and events, so you will be able to watch the Glassboro road trip on your computer and/or mobile device this time.
Most women focus on working their glutes and abs, but do little to strengthen the muscles in their back. This article discusses why it’s important to have strong back muscles as well as the best exercises for strengthening them.
From the playground and gym to military PT (physical training) fields, pull-ups are one of those basic exercises that not only strengthens the body, but impresses everyone else. But how many pull-ups show that you are “good enough” and how many to become a champion? The answer is very simple: It depends.
The human body needs a range of nutrients in order to stay healthy and function properly. Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, sometimes known as macronutrients, form the building blocks of a healthy diet. Vitamins and minerals, sometimes known as micronutrients, are needed in lesser quantities but are no less important for maintaining good health. While much has been written about the importance of vitamins, minerals are often overlooked and undervalued.
You’ve probably heard the term “essential fatty acids,” but do you know what they are and why you need them? This article explains what an essential fatty acid is and why they’re a dietary requirement. It also discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy fatty acid balance through diet.
Purple – it was the favorite color of the Egyptian queen Cleopatra. In some cultures, the color purple symbolizes royalty. With such lofty connotations, it’s not surprising that the color purple means good things when you enjoy it naturally in foods. Next time you’re at a produce stand or farmer’s market, check out the rich array of purple produce that comes naturally from the soil.
Are you getting enough vitamin C in your diet? New research suggests that the current RDA for vitamin C is too low and that health problems could be prevented by getting more vitamin C. Find out more about this new research and why more vitamin C may be better.
When you eat your body uses energy to digest, absorb and process food. This is called the thermic effect of food. Some foods produce more of a thermic effect than others. This can work in your favor if you’re trying to lose weight. Discover five of the best thermogenic foods you can add to your diet.
Whether you want to cultivate smoother, healthier skin or simply want to maintain a youthful complexion well into old age, you need to be aware of the fact that diet can play a huge role. Make sure that you regularly have all of the following twelve foods at your disposal, as they are thought to play the largest role in improving the condition of your skin and helping you to look younger for longer.
Are you eating a heart-healthy diet? Heart disease is the number one cause of death, and what you put on your plate plays a role in whether you develop a heart attack. Discover five heart-healthy foods that work overtime to keep the most important muscle in your body healthy – your heart.
