Nutrition
Eat Your Breakfast!
Yes, I spent another fun Sunday evening perusing the health and nutrition journals online. Don’t be jealous. What I love about doing this is that I always seem to find a study or two that reinforces my beliefs. Case in point: One study that was just published by the American Society for Nutrition suggests that [...]
Chew More Eat Less
Didn’t your mother ever tell you to chew your food before you swallow? I know, when you’re hungry it kind of seems like you’re suddenly able to inhale food without even chewing, but a recent Iowa State University study indicates that mom was right. There are many health benefits to chewing your food. For one, [...]
Vegetarians Are Happier, Study Says
A recent study published in Nutrition Journal (February 2012 edition) suggests that vegetarians may be happier and mentally healthier than their omnivore friends. This study consisted of three groups. One group contained omnivores who regularly ate fish, poultry and beef; another group contained omnivores who ate fish three to four times per week, but avoided [...]
Why Try Meatless Monday?
Meatless Monday is a phenomenon that is sweeping the country. So many meat-eaters have jumped on board from tattoo artists to foodie celebs, and I think you should be too. Why do I think so? Well, because it’s healthy to consume less cholesterol. Here are a few more reasons why you might want to consider [...]
Vitamins: Good or Bad?
Have you ever noticed that nutrition experts seem to get a kick out of arguing over things? There are so many schools of thought that it’s no wonder we all can’t agree (but, wouldn’t it be great if we did?). That’s why I find it so comforting when I find out that most experts do [...]
Why Shop Farmer’s Markets?
Spring is in the air and I have to admit, I’m really itching to get myself to the farmer’s market. I’ve resigned myself to frozen organic veggies and the small organic section at the supermarket for the winter. Let me tell you; both are very limited! So, if you’re not familiar with farmer’s markets, I’ll [...]
How to Have a Healthy Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. It’s one of those low-key holidays where you just get to do whatever you want in the name of celebration. You don’t necessarily have to visit with family, but you certainly can, if that’s your thing. You don’t even have to drink, but you certainly can, [...]
How Sugar Could be Aging You
I’ve always considered myself pretty fortunate that I don’t have much of a sweet tooth. I mean, don’t get me wrong; I certainly enjoy a good dessert now and again, but I’d much rather have a savory, mouth-watering meal. Yep, I’m a fan of food. But, what I’ve learned about sugar recently has me feeling [...]
5 of My Favorite Smoothie Ingredients
I’d say that just about anyone who knows me knows that I’m a big advocate of the morning smoothie. It’s a great way to get a nice boost of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants into your body before you even have your morning coffee. Actually, if you have a green smoothie every morning, you might not [...]
10 Superfoods to Add to Your Diet Today
Regardless of your current health status, we can all use a little nutritional boost. It certainly can’t hurt, right? Whether you’re a medical assistant or a stock broker, you probably spend more time taking care of other people than you do taking care of your own nutritional needs. It’s time to break that cycle and [...]
Super-Charge Your Diet With More Broccoli
There are many things you can do to keep your body healthy, but among the best is to eat organic superfoods, like broccoli. Broccoli is one vegetable that isn’t at all bashful about helping your body function at its optimum level. In fact, because broccoli is such an excellent source of potassium, it can also [...]
Don’t Skip Breakfast
I’m the absolute worst offender of this nutritional commandment. I am constantly skipping breakfast – even though I know how important it is. But I wanted to write this post today as both a reminder to myself and to you. We all must become better at having a little something to eat soon after we [...]