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The best diet as determined by U.S. News and World Reports is one you’ve probably never heard. The publication, which regularly ranks best colleges, hospitals and cities, released its list of the best diets Tuesday.
The top diet is the DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, which contains foods lower in sodium and centers on veggies, fruits and low-fat dairy. It was developed
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Are you one of those people who pour the milk down the drain on the expiration date?
Expiration dates on food products can protect consumer health, but those dates are really more about quality than safety, and if not properly understood, they can also encourage consumers to discard food that is perfectly safe to eat.
A recent poll of more than 2,000 adults showed that most of us discard food we believe is unsafe
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If you frequent your local grocer, you may have encountered this dilemma while in the produce section–whether or not to buy organic.
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It is never too early or too late to address the health of your family. Here are a few ideas for showing your children how to live a healthy life.
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School meals matter. Just ask any teacher or parent and they’ll tell you that children who lack proper nutrition have trouble focusing in school.
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It’s been many years since I had to prepare lunches for schoolchildren. But I did do it for more than a decade, and mostly on a budget. With hot lunches at many schools being costly or of poor nutritional value, it is certainly wiser and healthier to pack your own.
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Instant gratification as become the norm in our society. Could the cause be fast food?
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Bringing a balance meal home to your family is much easier when you know what to shop for. Get tips on shopping smart to balance out your families energy.
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Stir fry is always a healthy choice. Check out this scrumptious shrimp stir fry recipe.
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Are you always on the go, eating in your car or at your desk while you work? Check out these choices for healthy fast food.
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Studies have shown that the lack of certain vitamins and minerals can you put you at risk for depression. Check out some healthy recipes that will make sure that you have all of the vitamins that you need.
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Salmon is an excellent source for Omega 3′s. Try this scrumptious healthy recipe.
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Eating a diet high in vegetables, fish, fruit, nuts and poultry, and low in red meat and butter may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read the findings of this report here.
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Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Think ‘move’ in small increments of time. “He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” -Arabian Proverb
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