Carving out health benefits of pumpkins
If you thought the main thing pumpkins are good for is making a scary jack-o-lantern for Halloween, you’re missing out on the best part. Yes, pumpkins are fun to carve into intricate designs but be sure to save the fibers and seeds inside so you don’t miss out on the powerful nutrients they have to…
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Avoid inflammation with these 4 superfood combinations
It’s one thing to have inflammation of your immune system in response to irritation, an injury or an infection. In those situations, inflammation is the immune system’s way of natural healing by sending the “first responders” or white blood cells to the affected area protecting the body from foreign substances. But when you are having…
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The Power of Purple Produce
We’ve all been told to “eat the rainbow.” It’s true, the more colorful food we choose to fill our plate, the more important antioxidants along with other nutrients we benefit from. But let’s focus on just one of the colors of the rainbow – purple. If you like the color purple, you’ll love the fact…
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Milk – your go-to source for high quality protein
Growing up, your mother most likely reminded you to “drink your glass of milk.” Mothers are smart and always right. They know that one quality of milk is the fact it’s an excellent source of protein. Children require protein to grow up strong and milk is one of the best sources around. Quality sources of…
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Tomatoes – ready and ripe to improve your health
You have to admit, tomatoes are a gift that just keeps on giving. Whether chopped, sliced, diced, juiced, grilled, baked, fried, roasted or beaten to a pulp, tomatoes are anything but rotten. In fact, tomatoes are right up there in the fab four of America’s most popular fresh-market vegetables just behind potatoes, lettuce, and onions….
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Beef – It’s what’s for weight loss
Beef has gotten a bad rap coming under fire in recent years – too high in fat, cholesterol, bad for the environment and so on. But yet many individuals really enjoy the robust flavor of lean beef – in fact, red meat is a major contributor to overall protein intake and represents 58% of all…
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7 delicious and flavorful salt substitutes
We’ve all been told to cut back on our sodium intake to control high blood pressure or hypertension, a chronic condition affecting around 29% or 70 million American adults. Good advice but much easier said than done as hidden sodium or salt pops up in all kinds of food least expected. From frozen meals, breads,…
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Stocking a heart-friendly kitchen
The kitchen table is where heart health begins. Stocking a heart-friendly kitchen is the key to heart health. It makes sense that the foods we fill our kitchen with from our pantry to the refrigerator and freezer sets the pattern for what we eat. When heart-healthy foods are on hand at all times, planning and…
Read MoreTwo nutrients necessary to keep a sharp mind and clear eyesight
When it comes to nutrients protecting and maintaining eye and brain health, there are two words everyone should be familiar with – lutein and zeaxanthin. This twosome are key nutrients that have substantial evidence-based science indicating the role they play in keeping two very important organs – the eyes and the brain – healthy and…
Read MoreWhich probiotics work best?
You’ve probably heard about probiotics – from kombucha to kefir, we’re seeing this term more and more often. There is a growing body of research suggesting that live-active cultures and bacteria like probiotics can treat and prevent health issues ranging from indigestion to allergies. But what exactly are probiotics and what can they really do…
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