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Could Organic Foods Save Our Health?
I don’t eat meat. So I can swear up and down about the power of veggies. Plant nutrients protect against cancer and heart disease, fiber promotes weight-loss and other things scientists have yet to...
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Closing the Whole-Grains Gap
Ninety percent of Americans fail to meet the recommended daily guidelines for whole-grain consumption, which vary by gender and age. Whole grains include oatmeal, brown or wild rice, buckwheat,...
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More Beans, Less Sugar
Between 2003 and 2006, almost 40% of Mexican-American adolescents (12 to 19) were overweight or likely to become so, according to researchers at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of...
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Nutrition Facts Coming to the Front of Food Labels
Important nutrition facts may soon appear on the front of food labels, hopes the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute, who this week announced a new labeling system...
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Blending Is Not Juicing!
Blenders are often confused with juicers and many people think that they probably serve the same function. Blenders make delightful smoothies, do a fine job of grinding spices and coffee beans and my...
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From Our Friends: August 12, 2011
The Summer months move too fast, most likely due to all the fun-in-the-sun we’re having. Now that Fall is within our sights, it’s time to get back to eating right and focus on the betterment of our...
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5 Foods to Reduce the Bloat
We’re in the thick of it… wedding season that is. Whether it’s your own wedding, you’re in the bridal party or are simply a stunning guest, everyone dons their best to come together and celebrate...
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Brown Rice and Beet Risotto with Coconut Milk
Risotto, the creamy Italian rice dish, is a simple recipe that, when done right, oozes luxury. In this health-spun version, brown rice replaces the usual Arborio rice, and we’ve added grated raw beets...
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Cauliflower: 15 Ways to Use This Surprisingly Versatile Veggie
As a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, the humble cauliflower packs as much of a nutritional punch as its cousins kale, broccoli and cabbage. Cauliflower blossoms with phytonutrients and...
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7 Steps to a Flatter Belly By the Weekend
If you’re sporting a baby bump after lunch every day—but you’re definitely not pregnant—you may be a victim of the bloat. Usually caused by gas or food in the belly or intestines, bloating can turn...
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Forget Fats and Antioxidants: Fiber Rich Foods Trump All Food Fads
We used to talk a lot about fiber rich foods. Today though, not so much. In the ‘80s and ‘90s, we eschewed foods high in fat, sending the avocado into near obscurity. Instead, we grudgingly forced...
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21 Foods that Increase Metabolism (You’ll Love #7)
Diet, schmiet. Ditch your strict eating regimen and give your metabolism a boost by eating. Yes, eating. Just by consuming certain metabolism-boosting foods and drinks, you can give your body a...
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Embrace a High-Fiber Diet or Face Consequences
Not trying to be gross or anything, but pooping is really important. And you know what makes you poop? Fiber! Sure, you knew that high-fiber diets were beneficial to the gut, but some studies are...
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Protein-Packed Vegetable and Lentil Crockpot Soup with Herbs de Provence
A warming, plant-based, protein-packed, one pot dinner that can serve (and satisfy) a crowd almost sounds too good to be true. Thanks to the wonders of the unassuming crockpot, however, this simple...
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These 5 Drinkable Soups Prove That Soup is the New Juice
iStock/kizilkayaphotos In the dead of winter, drinking a juice seems downright cold. Here’s a more wholesome and fiber-rich alternative that won’t spike your blood sugar: drinkable soups packed with...
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Why Fiber is So Good For Your Gut Health (Hint: It’s About Way More Than Poop)
Photo by Anna Pelzer on Unsplash By now, must of us are well aware that fiber is good for your gut health. It’s been shown to reduce your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and...
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