7 Fun Fruit Ideas for Summer
Fruits play an extremely important role in a well-rounded, healthy diet. Fruit is packed with a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, cancer fighting antioxidants, and fiber. You don’t want to leave this food group out of your diet! During the summer months there are so many beautiful and delicious fruits to be used and [...]
Top Hydrating Foods
During the warm summer months hydration is key during physical activity and is also important for general overall health. The main signs of dehydration are: Dry mouth Headache Dizziness Nausea Thirst Decreased urine output Generally, the main way to hydrate is through fluids such as water, sports drinks, tea, and milk. A majority of your [...]
6 Best Stress Reducing Foods
A fast paced, busy lifestyle has become synonymous with American culture and has caused a rise in stress-related illnesses. Stress can cause the increased production of free radicals, which can have damaging effects on the body. Many of the foods below contain compounds that can help combat these free radicals. Eat these six foods below [...]
6 Foods for Healthier Looking Skin
Why spend hundreds of dollars each year on skin care when you can simply eat food for healthy, glowing skin? Foods packed with antioxidants can provide protection to skin in ways that cosmetic products cannot. These six super foods below have been shown to protect and help nourish skin for a healthy looking complexion. Throw [...]
The 5 Healthiest Seeds
Seeds are often left out of the list of nutritious foods you should be eating. There are numerous types of seeds, and they can have different tastes as well health benefits. Seeds are extremely versatile and can be a quick and easy snack or incorporated into your meals. Here are five healthy seeds you should [...]
Top Foods for Flawless Skin
When you skin starts to become dry or break out, you most likely run to the pharmacy and grab the latest moisturizer or anti-aging cream. Seldom do we stop and think that our diet may be contributing to our skin issues. While there is no magic cure for perfect skin, the following foods do promote [...]
Diet Quiz III
Back by popular demand, here is Diet Quit III. Lots of nutrition misinformation exists today so test your nutrition IQ below – myth or truth? Also check out Diet Quiz Part I and Diet Quiz Part II. Always shop the perimeter for the healthiest food. Myth. While I’m certainly not disagreeing that fresh fruits, vegetables, [...]
Go, Grow, Glow Principal for Healthy Living
You may think that nutrition is too difficult; that there are too many rules to keep in mind. Yes, there are a lot of target numbers, exceptions, nutrients, and more, but really it is simpler than you think. How you feel when you are eating well is the ultimate way to track your nutrition. Instead [...]
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5 Ways to Retain Nutrients While Cooking
5 Ways to Retain Nutrients While Cooking With the economy the way it is, we can’t help but brainstorm about the innumerous possibilities how we can save money. It’s pretty much become second nature to finger through weekly sales papers, or return the bag of Roma tomatoes you had just picked out after noticing another [...]
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