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Nutrition Archives
At Work and in Need of a Snack… Now What?
There you stand, dollar bill in hand, eyeing the selections. Your expectations are low as far as finding anything healthy and/or nonfattening, but some goodies are better than others. We turn to our friend Sophie Pachella, R.D. to review the offerings in most vending machines.
Whether it's your kids' protests or your own wrinkled nose, we never seem to crave what's crucial to our health. If you're wary of welcoming superfoods into your kitchen or onto your plate, here's how to make them taste like special treats.
Improve your Blood Pressure with Soy Nuts
A new study suggests post-menopausal women may reap health benefits from eating soy nuts. Soy has long been thought to play a role in the lower heart disease risk observed in Asian populations; so, studying the effect eating soy foods has on heart disease risk factors such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels makes sense.
Biscuties Makes the Forbes.com "Eight New Waistline-Friendly Snacks" List
If you're hoping to curb your hunger without losing control of your waistline, you're in luck. The snack food industry is continuing to increase its focus on producing healthy, or at least healthier, products. That means more low-calorie snack packages are hitting supermarket shelves, along with labels touting organic and all-natural contents.
Many Americans like to think that they can meet all their nutritional needs by popping a supplement. They shouldn't underestimate the power of Mother Nature! Real food provides us with countless benefits that you just can’t get from a pill. Here is a roundup of 10 nutritional all-stars, plus some innovative ideas for working them into your menus.
We've known for years that antioxidants can help prevent heart disease and cancer, reduce blood pressure, and slow the effects of aging. The best way to lay an antioxidant-rich foundation is through a combination of whole foods. Ready to make your meals more healing? Here's a list of the top ten antioxidant foods, plus easy ways to incorporate them into your diet.
Making the Switch to Natural Sweeteners
Accepting the not-so-sweet truth about sugar is hard for many people. Sugar is extracted from cane or beets to produce the white, granulated substance that is so familiar. Tasty as they may be, however, sugar's simple carbohydrates have caused harm to those who have helplessly become addicted to them. They are known to drain other nutrients from a consumer's diet. Many sources believe that consumers should consider switching over to natural sweeteners, such as honey, stevia, or fruit juice concentrates. Read on for some great alternatives.
Breakfast - It's still the Most Important Meal
While it is very important to not skip breakfast, it is just as important to make good choices as to which foods you will eat. You can start making the best choices by clicking here...
Eating a nutritious diet may be easier - and tastier - than you think. It's time to break out of our ruts, and boost our nutritional intakes. Click here for 15 simple ways to improve your diet without giving up a thing.
Eating Well: Tips for a Healthy Diet
Eating a healthy diet doesn't mean starving yourself, crash dieting, and eating things you hate. In fact, eating a healthy diet means making smart choices about what to eat.