Nutrition Archives • Cathe Friedrich

5 Reasons Garlic is Healthy for Your Heart

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Quiz: What spice adds flavor to food but leaves a strong aroma on your breath? Garlic, of course! Beyond the flavor and aroma aspects of garlic, this powerful spice has health benefits, and one organ that benefits is your heart. In fact, there are several ways garlic may help…

The Stress-Relieving Benefits of Green Tea

January 10, 2021 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Do you take your tea green or black? For more people than ever, the answer is green, although black tea is still the most popular type of tea worldwide. Although both forms of tea come from the Camellia sinensis plant, green tea is less processed than the more familiar black…

4 Hybrid Vegetables That Are Jam-Packed with Health Benefits

January 3, 2021 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

With so many vegetables to choose from, it’s hard to get bored with the plant-based world. Plus, plants are chock full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, the components we need for health. If you’re a veggie-lover, you’re in luck! The number of options at supermarkets and natural food markets…

Is Bean and Lentil Pasta Healthy?

January 3, 2021 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Who doesn’t enjoy a steaming plate of pasta with tomato sauce? Unfortunately, the tomato sauce is the healthiest thing about a bowl of pasta. Most pasta noodles are made from semolina flour, derived from durum wheat. Because it’s refined, the standard box of pasta you buy at the supermarket is…

Are All Nut Butters Healthy?

December 27, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

There’s nothing nutty about loving nut butter! They’re a nutrient-dense option when you’re in a hurry. These days, you can find a variety of nut butters on store shelves, a far cry from the limited selection you had decades ago. If you shopped for nut butter in the past, you…

5 Health Problems Eating More Plants May Lower the Risk Of

December 27, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Plant-based diets are skyrocketing in popularity. With so much concern about the environment, animal welfare, and individual health, it's not surprising that plants are taking center stage. Plant-based foods are nutrient dense, and they contain phytonutrients and fiber, components you don't find in animal-based foods. It's these components that may…

5 Things You Should Always Look for on a Food Label

December 20, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

What’s for dinner? Your best bet, in almost every case, is to stick to whole foods that don’t require a label. But sometimes, you might be short on time and need something quick and convenient to add to the dinner table. Not all packaged foods are unhealthy. Some, such as…

Are Plant-Based Omega-3s as Beneficial as the Omega-3s in Fish Oil?

December 13, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Omega-3s, usually in the long-chain form, are one of the most popular supplements people take for heart health. Long-chain omega-3s, DHA and EPA, have anti-inflammatory benefits and inflammation is a driving force behind heart attacks because it damages the walls of blood vessels and disrupts their function. In turn, this…

6 Ways to Get More Health Benefits from Green Tea

November 29, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

More people are making the switch from soft drinks to green tea. No wonder! Green tea is a rich source of polyphenols, compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Some studies show the polyphenols in green tea, including a catechin called EGCG, may be beneficial for heart and lung health. Studies…

Tea vs. Coffee: Does One Offer More Health Benefits?

November 22, 2020 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

How do you start your day? For many people, the day begins with a piping hot cup of coffee or tea. You may prefer coffee over tea or vice versa but is one better than the other if you’re drinking it for the health benefits? Fortunately, Starbucks sells both, but…