HEALTHY EATING Bright emerald green is symbolic of spring and food bursting with flavor and nutrients. Spring “clean” your diet, suggests Kari Kooi, a registered dietitian at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. She recommends these 5 green powerhouse foods: *Asparagus:These green spears offer a bounty of nutrients. Asparagus is high in an antioxidant that can […]
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HEALTHY EATING Sometimes the best parts of the vegetables get thrown in the trash. So next time you’re cooking up vegetables and are about to toss out those extra parts, stop. Many vegetable parts are perfectly edible and are packed with nutrients and flavor. Here are some tips from the American Institute for Cancer Research
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HEALTHY EATING You probably already know that oatmeal is healthy, and perhaps you’ve been told it “sticks to your ribs.” But what’s the science behind oatmeal’s healthy history? Oatmeal can keep you full Avoid a mid-morning hunger attack, and you’ll be less tempted to pick up a donut. Oatmeal contains a special kind of fiber
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HEALTHY EATING Adding eggs to a salad with a variety of raw vegetables is an effective method to improve the absorption of carotenoids. Those are fat-soluble nutrients that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, according to research from Purdue University. “Eating a salad with a variety of colorful vegetables provides several unique types of carotenoids,
HEALTHY EATING Is sugar really bad for us? How about artificial or low-calorie sweeteners? Our bodies need one type of sugar, called glucose, to survive. “Glucose is the number one food for the brain, and it’s an extremely important source of fuel throughout the body,” said Dr. Kristina Rother, pediatrician with the National Institute on
HEALTHY EATING Most people enjoy an occasional night out at a favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, many Americans eat out too frequently, and this often means consuming more calories and fat. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says restaurant portions are often too large, contributing to overeating and obesity. A serving of French fries 20 years ago
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HEALTHY EATING Weight loss can be a difficult task. What works well for one person may not work for another. In addition, so many foods on store shelves claim they are “natural,” “reduced calorie” or “light.” Does this mean you should eat them when you’re trying to lose some weight? Weight-loss or “diet” claims on
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HEALTHY EATING What if you could be healthier without making a bunch of drastic changes? No extreme dieting or starving, but just taking some small steps to improve your food choices. It is possible if you know which foods to eat more of, and which ones to scale back on. The American Heart Association recommends
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HEALTHY EATING Lowering your sugar intake doesn’t have to be a struggle. Here are some tips: * Keep your favorite fresh fruits ready-to-eat in the fridge or at work. Reach for these when you have a sugar craving. * Get candy and sweet treats out of the house. Avoid vending machines at work. Out of
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HEALTHY EATING If you’re trying to lose weight, you may already know that you need to cut calories. If you consume more calories than your body needs, it stores those extra calories as fat. To lose weight, you actually have to eat fewer calories than your body needs. But cutting calories isn’t always easy. Many
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