Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
If you’re like us, the search for a quick-and-easy but still healthy dinner idea is never ending. Enter the Buddha Bowl. Also called “Glory Bowls,” these grain-, protein- and vegetable-rich dishes can be assembled in minutes and customized to your taste. The bonus?
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To most dieters, “vegan” has become synonymous with “healthy.” If that’s you, it’ time to rethink what vegan really means, says plant-based dietitian, Sharon Palmer, RDN, author of “Plant-Powered for Life.
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A food can have out-of-this-world health benefits, but that doesn’t always mean it tastes good. So stop choking down kale just because that’s what you’re “supposed” to do.
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It’s been ranked the No. 1 Best Diet Overall for six years in a row by “U.S. News & World Report.” No, it’s not some gimmicky fad diet. This diet -- the DASH diet (short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) -- was originally designed to help lower blood pressure.
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Do you ever wonder how nutrition experts stay slim or if they ever struggle with their weight? Do they eat for taste or nutrition? Most importantly, do they have any insider tricks that could help you shed a few pounds? Yes, they do.
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In August 2014 the FDA labeling requirements for gluten-free foods went into effect. Prior to the ruling, the term “gluten-free” on food packages was arbitrary. With this new rule, the term means the same thing across all products: Gluten-free foods must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten.
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Avocados are loaded with nutrients such as healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, potassium, folate, and vitamins B6, C and E.
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A demanding job, a busy social life and an active family can take up so much of your time. Your calendar may be packed, but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to drive-through fast food and frozen pizzas. We’ll show you how to cook nutritious meals that are quick and easy.
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Holiday foods can actually be beneficial to your healthy eating plan. In fact, many traditional holiday foods contain abundant health benefits.
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Even though you may be excited about Halloween approaching, the ubiquitousness of candy corn, caramel apples and chocolate bars can put a haunting halt to your diet.
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Bananas are one of America’s favorite fruits, with some 96 percent of consumers reporting buying bananas last year. In fact, on average, Americans eat more than 28 pounds of bananas per person, per year! That’s good news because bananas are nutrient-rich and offer other a wide variety of health benefits.
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McDonald’s McCafe line offers numerous beverages, including a frozen strawberry lemonade concoction. This beverage is created by blending together a lemonade base, a strawberry syrup swirl and ice. While this drink provides vitamin C and some calcium, it also contains a significant amount of calories and sugar.
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The medical field provides numerous choices for individuals looking for career opportunities. While this is stable employment field, many opportunities are limited to individuals with specialized training, such as sport nutritionists.
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This video called “If Soda Commercials Were Honest” has us LOLing. Check it out, and let us know what you think.
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Global warming has struck again. It's messing with the production of wine. As if we didn’t have enough to worry about already.
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A recently released study now proves they have been sponsoring nearly 100 different health and medical research organizations like Centers for Disease Control
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Whether or not you believe wine is good for your health or not, there is one wine fact that is one hundred percent undeniable: wine can save you from a bear.
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There's much more than what meets the eye in a cup of Joe. Learn more with this printable version of The 11 Coffee Drinks You Should Avoid slideshow.
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The slow food movement is about more than food; it's a lifestyle that makes a connection between your food choices and the world and people around you.
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Protein is one of our bodies' essential macronutrients. Find out how you can use it to say bye to snack attacks and boost your metabolism.
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