Going gluten-free has its challenges. Gluten is a hidden ingredient in many packaged foods, even ones that you wouldn’t suspect. This article discusses the importance of reading labels when you’re trying to avoid gluten and what you should look for.
Are you neglecting your veggies because they’re too cumbersome to prepare? Stock your freezer with frozen vegetables instead. Find out why frozen vegetables may actually be better from a health standpoint and five types of frozen veggies you shouldn’t be without.
Eggland’s Best eggs contain 40% of the recommended daily value of Iodine compared to 15% in an ordinary egg.
You need protein, but there are lots of myths about this important macronutrient, how much you need and how to get it, especially if you’re physically active. Here are five things about protein you may not know – but should.
Fiber – most people don’t get enough of it. Experts recommend that people eat between 25 and 35 grams of fiber a day, but most people only get about half this amount. One reason is people don’t know the importance of fiber and which foods they should eat to meet their fiber requirements.
Maybe you’ve never heard of lectins, but they are contained in every kind of food you eat. The impact lectins have on human health is massive, yet most people have no idea that they even exist.
Eating small snacks during the day is a good way to keep your blood sugar levels stable and maintain energy levels, but don’t snack out of office vending machine or reach for the candy jar. Try these better-for-you office snacks instead.
Need a natural way to jumpstart your brain? Try starting the morning with a plate of eggs. A new study shows that choline-rich foods like eggs improve memory and cognitive function while helping to ward off age-related memory loss.
The pineapple is an exotic and refreshingly tangy fruit that tastes wonderful whether fresh or juiced. Happily, pineapples also happen to have some wonderful health benefits. Here are eleven different ways in which incorporating pineapples into your diet can improve and extend your life.
Do you know how much sodium you’re getting in your diet? A new report from the Centers for Disease Control shows that 90% of Americans are getting more than they should. They also list some of the foods that make up most of this sodium intake. The results may surprise you.
This is a quick pancake recipe that will not only give you a breakfast option beyond oats, but will also give you a healthy snack you can make throughout the day. Here’s what you’re going to need, along with the nutritional value of each ingredient.
Why settle for a boring garden salad when you can turn it into a power salad by adding a few extra ingredients? Enjoy the added taste and the many health benefits of these healthy salad enhancers.
