Do you start the day with a healthy breakfast? For many people, that’s the meal they’re most likely to skip. That’s not a good thing when it comes to health. Discover three reasons why breakfast is a meal you can’t afford to skip.
Is cheese on your list of foods to avoid because of its calories and high-fat content – but what about the health benefits? Discover four ways cheese can be part of a healthy diet when you eat it in moderation.
Read on to discover eight significant and surprising reasons why a higher intake of vitamin K could improve and extend your life.
Can taking the stairs at work have an impact on your fitness level? Small things really do count when it comes to health and fitness. Find out how skipping the elevator can improve your aerobic capacity – and your health.
There are lots of good reasons to choose nuts as a snack over chips and other carby snacks. Nuts offer a variety of health benefits that has earned them the status of being “good for you.” But there’s more to nuts than meets the eye. Discover five nutritional facts about nuts you might not know.
Vegetables are a healthy addition to any diet, but there are ways to make them even healthier. Discover five veggie combinations and preparations that will add even more nutritional punch to your diet – and enjoy the health benefits.
Vitamin E is actually not a single compound, but rather a group of eight similar fat-soluble compounds called tocotrienols. Certain vegetables are particularly good sources of vitamin E, including chard, spinach, bell peppers and asparagus. You have probably heard that you can benefit from supplements or from a diet that is rich in vitamin E, but you may not know just why this vitamin can be so important for your physical health.
It’s sad but true. Most people don’t eat enough vegetables. Have you ever wondered about the veggie-eating habits of others? Find out what percentage of people eat vegetables every day and why most people don’t. You’ll also get tips on how to eat vegetables even if you don’t like them or know how to prepare them.
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.
What could be healthier than eating a fresh garden salad? But make sure you choose the right salad dressing. A new study shows that the type of fat that’s in your salad dressing can affect how much of some nutrients you absorb. Find out how to choose the right one.
Have you had an apple lately? Now there’s more of a reason to bite into a fiber and flavonoid-rich apple. A new study shows that an ingredient in apples may ward off obesity and increase lean body mass. Find out more about this new discovery.
Tired of snacking on nuts? Why not add some seeds for a change? They’re healthier than you think. Discover five types of seeds that deserve a place in your snack pack because of their health benefits.
