Gout is a condition caused by the build-up of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid deposits form in joints, often of the big toe, causing pain and swelling. The exact cause of gout is unknown, though genetics, gender, age, and certain medical conditions and medications may put you at greater risk for developing gout. …
Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their tear- and sweat-inducing burn, also happens to be a powerful antioxidant. Spicy food is certainly nothing new. Fiery chili peppers of all shapes, sizes and Scoville heat units have been used to spice up cooking around the world for thousands of years. What is new is the link between …
National Nutrition Month is going strong, and with it comes a wealth of tips, insights and delicious recipes to help us all enjoy a healthier diet now and throughout the year. Here are just some of the health, nutrition and restaurant news we dug into this week: 5 Things a Dietitian Would Never SayThere’s …
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This Week’s Favorite is…The Fit & Focused Farmer’s Scramble This week’s top choice is a perfect example of the hearty, healthy breakfast we crave when a bowl of oatmeal just won’t cut it! This Fit & Focused Farmer’s Scramble at Black Bear Diner loads your plate with sautéed spinach, tomatoes, squash, and mushrooms cooked with …
These vegetarian entrées are light but definitely not bland — in fact, they just might convince you to go veggie more than once a week! The recent Super Bowl Sunday is a night many Americans forget about those fresh New Year’s resolutions. The NFL championship game is not exactly a prime dieting night, thanks to …
Maybe it’s because Meatless Mondays are growing ever more popular; maybe it’s because more and more people are becoming aware of the costs of eating factory-farmed meat; or maybe it’s because the U.N. keeps warning that meat lovers will soon need to start eating insects (or skip the meat altogether). Whatever the explanation, alternative proteins are all the rage these days — …
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Last week, our normally calm household was disrupted by a most unwelcomed guest: shingles! For anyone not familiar with this nasty intruder, it’s the re-emergence of the chicken pox virus decades later. That is, only if you had chicken pox as a child (or at any time, really), can you get shingles as an adult. My …
Foods to support fitness for national Physical Fitness and Sports Month with snack and meal ideas. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and the perfect opportunity to move more for better health! Originally designated in 1983, the goal of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is to raise awareness about the importance of fitness as …
This month, we welcome the official start of summer and celebrate Father’s Day. It’s also an occasion for guys to focus on wellness, as June is Men’s Health Month. On the 16th of the month, “Wear Blue Day,” men are encouraged to sport blue in support of healthy men – and boys, too. By: Kristen Castillo …
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New York City’s Theater District is home to more than just fantastic Broadway plays. It’s also packed with restaurants serving dishes from all around the world, many of which offer tasty, healthy options. If you’re headed into the city to catch a play, don’t settle for a hot dog or a slice of greasy pizza. …
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