You’ve probably experienced inflammation in your body at some point in your life, either from and injury or illness. If you scraped your shin or got stung by a bee, you noticed redness, swelling and sometimes pain. That is known as acute inflammation. However, sometimes inflammation persists, and can become chronic inflammation. This inflammation can …
We all get stuck in food ruts when we eat the same thing day after day, leaving us feeling bored and unmotivated with our meal plan. Even though we’re bored, sometimes it’s easier to stay in the rut than to get out and try something new because it takes a little effort. With warmer temperatures …
Courtesy of Insider Alternative nut butter has drawn the attention away from the classic and much-loved peanut butter in recent years. With varieties such as almond, macadamia, walnut, and cashew, there are many nut spreads to choose from at the grocery store. But how do you know which to choose? Is one healthier than the …
Courtesy of Healthline All types of carrots are highly nutritious, but purple carrots are especially rich in powerful antioxidants known to fight inflammation and benefit certain health conditions. This article reviews the benefits of purple carrots and gives you tips on how to add these vibrant vegetables to your diet. History and Nutrition Though most …
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Courtesy of MDLinx “Certain foods can boost your mood,” explained Perri Halperin, MS, RD, clinical dietitian, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, NY. “The best nutritional plan is to eat a varied diet and to incorporate foods that have been shown to improve mood into an already healthy diet.” How could a food make you …
Courtesy of Well and Good Thanks to the ketogenic diet and other low-carb eating plans, potatoes have an even worse rep than Emma Stone’s character in Easy A. (The only exception: sweet potatoes, which have somehow managed to secure a shiny health halo.) But as people increasingly shift away from “meat and potatoes” to “grass-fed beef and cauliflower mash,” spuds …
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By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Question: Please provide a guideline for reading a nutrition label regarding fats. What is acceptable for the breakdown of the fats: total, saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated? Hopefully, everyone gets it re: trans fat. But don’t get overwhelmed just yet – we can talk about some current guidelines that health professionals are …
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Courtesy of Time Magazine Here’s what mushrooms can do for your health, and how to work them into your diet. What are the nutritional benefits of mushrooms? Mushrooms are a low-carb, practically no-fat food with some protein. One serving is about a cup raw (a fist-sized amount) or 1/2 cup cooked. Though they’re small and light …
Courtesy of Woman’s Day Eat at home.The average family of four spends $11,656 on groceries each year, according to recent statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture. Yikes, we know. And keep in mind that a fast-food value meal costs around $6 each, which would add up to around $8,760 per year for that same …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Question: Just had a recent heart attack and I am a diabetic, so what do I eat now? It can be a challenge to change the way you eat – especially when you have more than one set of dietary restrictions to take into account. But the good news is …
