Healthy Eating for Every Phase of Your Life
Courtesy of Keri Glassman, R.D. of Today It’s hard to find anyone — regardless of diet of choice — who isn’t a pasta lover at heart. But, we all know that pasta has, rightfully so, gotten a bad reputation in recent years. As much as I promote being able to indulge consciously from time to time (I …
Courtesy of Insider Health Vitamin C proves to be one of those essential daily vitamins we all need, as it’s very helpful in boosting your immune system, improving the quality of your skin, and for healing wounds effectively. And while it’s true that there are many vitamin C supplements available for purchase, it’s also good to …
Courtesy of Food & Wine Despite “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” namechecking peanuts and Cracker Jacks, America’s most ubiquitous sporting event foods tend to be of the meat variety — easily handheld items like hot dogs and chicken fingers. But in an effort to appeal to fans’ modern sensibilities, plenty of sports venues have significantly …
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Courtesy of Veg News Technology authorities Digital Trends and Engadget named the Impossible Burger 2.0 the Top Tech Winner and Best of the Best, respectfully, during the annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last week. Impossible Foods—the first company to present a food product at CES, where technologies such as a walking car, body-activated smartwatch, and “roll-away” televisions were …
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Courtesy of QSR One of the less-publicized facts about Taco Bell’s menu is that it’s actually vegetarian friendly. The YUM! Brands’ chain even has a section of its site that guides consumers through going meatless. Business Insider, this past October, ranked Taco Bell’s vegan offerings, which isn’t exactly a common practice in the fast-food lexicon. In fact, …
Courtesy of Medical Daily Take a look at your diet — do you think there is an adequate amount of fiber in it? There is a good chance you are not getting enough of nutrients. According to the American Heart Association, we need to consume around 25 to 30 grams of fiber on a daily basis. However, …
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Courtesy of US News SUPERFOODS are all the rage these days. Certain berries, fish, leafy greens and nuts all fall into that broad classification of foods that can impart big health benefits. Counted among them is a quirky grain-like seed called quinoa that you may be hearing more about these days. What Is Quinoa? Cultivated in …
Courtesy of Medical Daily One can say that spinach definitely deserves the “superfood” title after taking a look at its impressive nutritional content. Armed with a variety of vitamins and minerals, here are some of the health benefits the vegetable can offer. 1. Better energy levelsAre you a constant victim to the dreadful afternoon slump? …
By Kristen Castillo Start the day with oatmeal! One standard serving, which is half a cup of rolled oats cooked in water, contains just 80 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, 2 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of protein, as well as calcium and iron. Oatmeal has soluble fiber, which soaks up cholesterol and can …
By Kristen Castillo Nuts can be a healthy part of your diet. Rich in protein, fiber and healthy fats, nuts are also cholesterol and sodium free. Plus they have a low glycemic index, making them diabetes-friendly. They’re a potential lifesaver too! A Harvard study of 120,000 people over a 30 year period found that eating nuts can …
