Fruits & Vegetables
Who doesn’t want to prevent those pesky wrinkles that show up as we age? Buying the latest anti-aging skin cream is no guarantee against wrinkles, but what about diet? Can eating more fruits and vegetables help you stave off wrinkles?
Fruits & vegetables are nutrient-dense foods. Yet, they’re not as nutritious as they once were. Plus, additional nutrients may be lost in storage and preparation. Find out why the nutritional density of produce is dropping and what you can do to maximize the nutritional value of the fruits and vegetables you eat.
You hear a lot about oxidative stress, how it damages stress, leads to chronic disease and contributes to aging – but what can you do about it? You can’t completely avoid it, but you can less its impact with lifestyle changes. This article talks about four ways.
Feeling tired and drained of energy during the day? It could be your diet. Find out if you’re making these five dietary mistakes that can make you feel tired and sluggish.
Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? Most people aren’t. The key is to start early with a high-fiber breakfast. Need some ideas? Here are five ways to start your morning with heart-healthy fiber.
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.
You struggle to lose weight only to gain a portion of it back. The good news? A new study shows some of the health benefits stay with you even if you regain some of the weight you lost. How much you regain may also be affected by the type of diet you follow. Find out more.
Can making the switch to a vegetarian diet help you lose weight? Find out if vegetarian diets make weight control easier and how to avoid the pitfalls of going vegetarian.
Carbs are an important source of energy, especially if you do high-intensity workouts. But when’s the best time to eat them?
