No matter how you might try to get around it with fad diets and cleanses, eating more raw vegetables is one of the very best ways to improve your health and diet. And, like it or not, leafy green salads are probably the fastest and easiest ways to consume your veggies. But salads consisting only of an anemic pile of greens and low-fat dressing are [...]
When choosing the best winter food to tide you over for the long winter, there are a few important criteria to look for. For one, the food should be in season, and if possible, locally grown, so it will be at its freshest and most delicious. Winter food should also keep you warm and give you energy to help you get through the darkest days [...]
Right now, you’re probably thinking, “Um, duh, fresh is always better than frozen!” Actually, that’s not true. Even though we are programmed to think that fresh fruits and vegetables are by default the best option, they’re not always superior to frozen or canned produce. While everyone can agree that fresh produce is more visually pleasing and easier to prepare, frozen produce actually contains a much [...]
Do you know that feeling when you’re trying to read an article but your brain doesn’t react? Well, when it comes to brain function, nutrition can play a vital role. Picking the right foods can fuel your brain, help it function properly and improve your memory and focus. There are long-term benefits as well – some foods contain antioxidants and other nutrients that protect your [...]
Ah, tea. What’s not to like about it? It’s delicious, it warms you up, and it’s one of the best things you could ever put into your body. Tea is chock full of natural substances that will improve your health in a lot of different ways. Although we’ve known for centuries that tea is associated with many health benefits, we’ve only just started to investigate [...]
Some things just don’t know when to quit: past-their-prime sitcoms; greedy, ineffectual CEOs; hurricane season, and … inflammation. Yes, inflammation. In the case of an injury or infection, inflammation is a good thing. It is the body’s effort to repair itself, the process by which white blood cells are rushed to the scene of the crime to begin mitigating damage. But when inflammation doesn’t know [...]
Have you heard of high-fructose corn syrup? It’s in everything, and it’s very, very bad for you. High-fructose corn syrup is a heavily processed sweetener found in all kinds of foods, including ice cream, soda, bread, and even salad dressing. Even though high-fructose corn syrup is one of the most common food ingredients, you should avoid it like the plague. Why? There’s nothing natural about [...]
Whether you’re training to become the next Mr. Olympia, or just fed up with co-workers taking your lunch, supplements can give you the upper hand when in the gym. And if you think supplements are only for those who envy Arnold Schwarzenegger, you may want to reconsider. Bodybuilding, and weight training in general leads to a healthier, happier lifestyle. Benefits of increased strength and muscle [...]
You’ve probably heard that buying organic is better for your health and for the environment. Generally, both of these statements are probably true. USDA-certified organic foods are grown free of pesticides, hormones, and other substances and farming practices that may harm your health – while also polluting the world we live in. However, organic foods are also usually sold at a hefty premium to their [...]
With our fast-paced lifestyles and convenient, tasty food choices on every corner, eating right can be a challenge in today’s America. Unfortunately, our poor eating habits are making us increasingly prone to health problems including obesity, heart disease, diabetes and even certain cancers. No one is expected to eat healthy 100 percent of the time, but in order stay trim and in good health, health [...]
