Whole grains are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. If you’re ready to try something new, discover the world of ancient grains, grains that still exist in their natural, unaltered states. Here are five that are worthy of adding to your diet.
Red meat in moderation can be part of a healthy diet. The type of red meat you want to avoid is processed meat that contains added preservatives and salt. What about grass-fed beef versus grain-fed? Find out why grass-fed beef is a better choice when it comes to your health.
The clean eating movement is gaining momentum. When you eat a clean diet, you reduce your exposure to food additives, preservatives, sodium, bad fats and sugar. You’ll look and feel better too. This article discusses six tips for eating cleanly in a world dominated by processed foods.
Many people concerned about maintaining a healthy lifestyle concentrate their efforts on ensuring that the food and drink, which they consume is healthy. However, there a number of surprising “healthy” foods, which contain high levels of sugar, which could compromise your diet. According to a new report from Credit Suisse, many of these foods can contain high levels of sugar. The report highlights this by comparing the sugar level of these foods with the amount of sugar found in Krispy Kreme doughnuts.
What if you were born with a taste for healthy foods? That would certainly make it easier to get your fruits and veggies, wouldn’t it? As it turns out, food preferences may be formed early – very early – as early as in utero. So if you want your future kids to love eating foods that are good for them, load up on healthy foods during pregnancy.
Christmas is a time for celebration and with celebration comes a lot of food. If you’re looking to keep the waistline trim during winter, you’ll want to take a look at these healthy foods. Eat these and you’ll come out of winter looking trim and ready for summer.
What are essential fatty acids and why do you need them in your diet? Find out more about these “must have” fats, why you need them and the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between the two. Also discover what the best sources of each are.
When you lose body fat, in most cases, you also lose what you don’t want to lose – lean body mass. Can eating a higher protein diet help? Find out what new research shows about protein and muscle breakdown during periods of calorie restriction.
By eating more of these holiday food favoritess, and less of the many high-calorie, low-nutrition options so often served at this time of year, you might be surprised just how much of a head start you can give yourself on your next New Year’s resolution to get in shape.
Are you still avoiding fats out of fear it’s not good for you? You need a certain amount of healthy fat in your diet. Here are five reasons not to fear dietary fat and how to make sure you’re choosing the right type.
Is coffee a heart-healthy drink or not? Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Western countries. Can drinking coffee lower your risk of getting heart disease? Find out what a new study shows about coffee drinking and heart health.
It’s hard to turn down dessert at the holidays – especially on Thanksgiving Day. On the other hand, some desserts are more unhealthy than others. What’s the healthiest pie you can eat at Thanksgiving?
