Healthy Eating for Every Phase of Your Life
By Stephanie Burt If you’ve ever grilled fish, chances are you’ve had a mishap or two, like a flaky fish stuck to the grates or a filet flipped up at the edges and overcooked. Maybe you’ve gone to turn or pick up a piece of seafood and accidentally sacrificed some of it to the grill …
By Nikki Anschick The Mediterranean Diet has earned a reputation for being one of the healthiest diets around, especially for heart health. Many doctors and registered dietitians recommend the Mediterranean Diet as a guideline for clients with various health concerns and weight loss goals to obtain optimal health. The main components of this diet include …
By Kristen Castillo Satisfy your sweet tooth with fresh fruit. From berries to bananas to pineapples and kiwi, your meals and snacks are going to be juicy, colorful and oh-so-delicious! Go with old favorite fruits or try something new with recipes like these: Spring Mix Salad with Blueberries, Goat Cheese and Walnuts. Bursting with blueberries, this …
20 Healthy Fruit Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Read More »
By Sara Lucero The meatless trend is growing, and with it the demands for meat alternatives like jackfruit. Like mushrooms, jackfruit is growing in popularity, thanks to its talent for mimicking meat with its meaty texture. Similar to tofu, this jack-of-all-trades piece of produce is also known for taking on just about any flavor with …
By Kristen Castillo Summer is here but that doesn’t mean you have to let unhealthy habits sidetrack your fit lifestyle. Getaways, road trips and play days in the park or beach don’t have to be about greasy, salty or sugary treats. Instead pack your days with nutritious foods and fun activities. Whether you’re traveling close …
Healthy On the Road: Ways to Stay on Track on Vacation Read More »
Eating healthy at home is one thing, but what do you do when you’re heading out to catch a game at the ballpark? As someone who’s taken in countless sporting events at stadiums across the country, I know it can be a challenge to find wholesome choices between the hamburgers, French fries and cotton candy. …
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Courtesy of Will Clower, PhD, of Dr. Axe: Food is Medicine The topic of grilling carcinogens is probably the last thing you want to focus on while heading up for a summer cookout, especially with Memorial Day weekend coming up. The truth is when we’re playing softball, enjoying a family picnic or watching fireworks, there’s a good …
By Stephanie Burt If you travel often, then you know it can get tiring—not to mention expensive—to dine out for every meal. It can also be a stretch on your waistline, depending on your meal choices. savvy travelers are now opting for lodging that has an efficiency kitchen, a full kitchen or even an outdoor …
By Rebecca Brundidge For much of the last 30 years, U.S. dietary guidelines have emphasized low-fat diets in an effort to decrease obesity rates and create a healthier population. This paradigm has changed, and in 2015, the previous restriction on percentage of calories from total fat was discontinued. With cardiovascular disease still on the rise …
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes Read More »
The Paleo Diet has taken the world by storm in recent years and doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Advocates of the diet follow a hunter gatherer eating style believed to decrease risks of modern-era, Westernized illnesses, like heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and obesity, while also improving overall health and athletic performance. See what …
