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.
Chopping broccoli into bite-sized broccoli florets is aesthetically appealing, but if you throw away the broccoli stalks, your family is missing out on essential vitamins and nutrients. Broccoli stalks are edible and nutritious by themselves, or served along with the rest of the broccoli crown.
Read more →
Even if you've eaten breakfast, your grumbling stomach might tempt you to reach for a vending machine snack before lunch. Don't be a slave to your hunger pangs -- instead, choose the foods you eat wisely and stay full all morning.
Read more →
Raisins are a nutritious snack and a tasty topper for salads and oatmeal, but only if you balance your diet with a variety of other healthy foods. By including raisins as part of a diet that includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein, you'll stay full, satisfied and healthy.
Read more →
Eggs and chicken are nutritious foods that are high in protein, and they may help you lose weight -- as long as chicken and eggs aren't the only thing you're eating.
Read more →
Before going to the doctor, see what tea can do for you. Although hot tea with honey is not an alternative to prescription medication, it may temporarily reduce cold and flu symptoms and help reduce menstrual cramping. If symptoms last for longer than a week, consult a doctor for additional treatment.
Read more →
Whether you've decided to cut back on caffeine on your own, or your doctor recommended you reduce your caffeine intake, one strategy is to eliminate black and green tea, which both contain caffeine. Even black teas that are labeled "decaffeinated" contain trace amounts of caffeine.
Read more →
If your cough is keeping you up at night, your lack of sleep may be making you feel even sicker. Your cough may be caused by the flu, the common cold, bronchitis, asthma, and a variety of other medical conditions.
Read more →
If your ear feels uncomfortable, itchy or painful, it may not be a serious condition. In some cases, ear discomfort may be caused by wax blockage, getting soap or shampoo in the ear, or an accumulation of water from swimming or showering.
Read more →
If you're in the habit of drinking a latte every morning, you may be consuming more calories than you think. A latte is made with milk, which adds more calories to the drink than a traditional cup of coffee, according to MayoClinic.com.
Read more →
Angel hair pasta, also known as capellini or capellini d'angelo, is a thin, delicate pasta that cooks quickly. When cooked correctly, it's light and flavorful and can be paired with tomato, pesto or garlic sauce, either as a side dish or main course.
Read more →
Losing weight is tricky, especially if you can't ditch your craving for ice cream. But the Ice Cream Diet, created by Holly McCord, is purported to help dieters lose weight while still eating ice cream every day.
Read more →
When you're in a rush, it may be easier to grab dinner for your family at a fast-food restaurant. But when your 7-year-old isn't getting proper nutrition during meals, she will be less likely to make healthy choices as an adult. Obese children are more likely to develop heart disease and diabetes in adulthood.
Read more →
Eating that bag of salty chips is satisfying, but it may affect your appearance. When you eat salty foods in excess, your body may retain water in an attempt to dilute it, which may make your face look puffy. In rare cases, a puffy face may be the cause of an underlying medical condition.
Read more →
When you have a cough, you don't have to reach for an over-the-counter cough suppressant. Apple-cider vinegar and honey -- together and separately -- can be equally effective as cough remedies, without giving you the cloudy-headed feeling of dextromethorphan, a common ingredient in cough syrup.
Read more →
Eating a healthy breakfast will help you make healthier food choices throughout the day, states Mayo Clinic nutritionist, Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. But is it possible to eat a healthy breakfast at a restaurant?
Read more →