Food Fakery: It’s as Close as Your Grocery Store
Food fakery? It’s more common than you think, especially if you buy packaged foods. Which foods are most likely to be not what they say they are?
October 16, 2016
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How to Tap Into the Power of Nutrient Synergy
Vitamins and minerals don’t act independently of one another. In fact, some minerals and vitamins are synergistic, meaning they enhance one another. Unfortunately, some also compete with one another. Find out more about the power of nutrient synergy and why getting vitamins and minerals from whole foods, not supplements, is best.
August 21, 2016
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil is Healthy, but is It Safe to Cook With?
Extra-virgin olive oil is rich heart-healthy, monounsaturated fat and polyphenol antioxidants. Despite its reputation as being a healthy oil, some people avoid cooking with it because they believe it forms damaging compounds when exposed to heat. Is there any truth to this?
July 19, 2015
6 Ways to Eat Less but Feel Fuller
Can’t seem to get full? If you feel hungry soon after eating, it’s time to take a closer look at the composition of your diet. This article discusses six types of food that help you feel full faster so you’re less likely to overeat.
June 15, 2014
Try a Mediterranean Diet for Better Health and a Longer Life
The Mediterranean Diet that has been popular for centuries among residents of countries along the Mediterranean Sea and today is believed to help people to live longer, healthier lives. The Mediterranean diet is being credited for reducing people’s chances for developing heart disease, as well as reducing instances of other ailments like Cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
November 10, 2013
Foods That Contain Healthy Fats
Although many foods contain unhealthy saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol, a number of foods contain healthy fats that are good for you. Consuming foods that contain healthy fats is best since fat is a necessary part of a healthy diet, but since fat is high in calories, you may want to limit the amount of fat you take in. The following list of foods supply you with beneficial fats like monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat. Both of these types of fat are helpful in the prevention of heart disease, or a stroke.
March 24, 2013
Carbohydrates and Cognitive Function: Does Sugar Zap Your Brain?
You already know that diets high in processed carbs and sugar aren’t good for your waistline, but a new study points to another drawback of eating the wrong kinds of carbohydrates. It could impact your memory and brain health. Find out more about how diet affects cognitive function and what types of foods to add to your plate – and which to avoid.
October 28, 2012
5 Things We Can Learn From Spain About Healthy Eating
The Spanish are one of the longest living groups of people in the world. They also have a low rate of obesity. What are the secrets? Here are five things we can learn from the Spanish about diet, health, and longevity.
September 16, 2012
August 12, 2012
The 4 Best Sources of Fat-Fighting Monounsaturated Fats
Think all fats are bad? Not monounsaturated fats. Not only do these fats protect your heart, but they also help to reduce belly fat. Discover the four healthiest sources of these good-for-you fats and how to add them to your diet.
April 29, 2012
Why and How to Eat More Kale
Kale is a tasty and inexpensive super-food that is easy to prepare and complements a number of dishes. Its nutritional value makes it necessary component of any healthy diet. Learn more about what makes this leafy green vegetable so remarkable and how to make it a part of your regular diet.
March 25, 2012