HEALTHY EATING Botanically speaking, mushrooms are not a vegetable, but a type of fungi. However, this doesn’t make them any less nutritious. In fact, mushrooms have some important nutrients and health benefits. Mushrooms love the sun Vitamin D has been a hot topic lately in nutrition news. Some research suggests the nutrient may help prevent […]
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HEALTHY EATING When it comes to eating right, it’s easy to get frustrated. It seems there’s always a new diet in the news, telling you to avoid certain foods or only eat certain things. How do you know what works and what’s just a fad? Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issues new
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HEALTHY EATING You don’t have to become a vegetarian to enjoy a meatless meal. Try working more meatless meals into your week, suggests the Recipe Doctor, Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, author of Food Synergy. * Substitute a soy “meat” product for the meat ingredient in casseroles, stews, tacos, and chili. * Break out a can
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HEALTHY EATING Don’t settle for a restaurant smoothie that likely has loads of added sugar and very little nutrition. Instead, use this formula to make your own smoothies at home. All you need is a blender or juicer and the fresh ingredients you enjoy. Have fun with it and try different ingredients each time until
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HEALTHY EATING Reusable grocery totes are popular. They’re an eco-friendly choice to carry groceries. But only 15% of Americans regularly wash their tote bags, thus creating a breeding zone for harmful bacteria, according to a survey by the Home Food Safety program. For example, juices from raw meat or germs from unclean objects can come
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HEALTHY EATING It’s hard to find time to get a home-cooked meal on the table when meal times come around. Many people are juggling work, responsibilities with family, housework and kids’ activities, to name a few. Plus, for those who aren’t experts in the kitchen, cooking dinner can seem like an impossible task. But, if
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HEALTHY EATING People need iron because it transports oxygen to the body’s organs and tissues. The body uses iron to make new red blood cells. It’s also important for healthy cells, skin, hair and nails. Eating foods that contain iron is important. This is the main way most people get the iron they need. Iron
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HEALTHY EATING Cinnamon is often used in sugar-loaded treats like cinnamon rolls and lattes. And though it’s a popular spice for desserts, it’s not necessarily an unhealthy choice. The spice has been used for thousands of years, and some recent studies suggest cinnamon may even have health benefits: * A study in the journal Diabetes
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HEALTHY EATING Does dairy bother your belly? Millions of people have lactose intolerance, or the inability to fully digest lactose. Lactose is a natural sugar found in dairy products like milk, cheese and ice cream. When lactose isn’t properly digested, it leads to digestive problems. Symptoms of lactose intolerance A person who has lactose intolerance
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SELF-CARE CORNER A whopping 83% of Americans typically eat in their office or cubicle in an effort to save time and money. But you’re “out to lunch” if you don’t practice safe food handling. According to a new survey by the American Dietetic Association* and ConAgra Foods’ Home Food Safety program, many working Americans eat
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