Superfoods—such as leafy greens, berries, green tea, and salmon—have so many benefits, from lowered stress, better diabetes management, even healthier lungs. But sometimes the dishes that incorporate superfoods can be a little short of exciting. So this week we've compiled a couple delicious and unique superfood-based dessert...
Keeping your lungs healthy is essential to feeling your best. But some very common factors — including exposure to cigarette smoke, environmental toxins, and inflammatory diets — can take a toll on your lungs. Research has shown that lifestyle modifications, including following a nutrient-rich diet,...
Despite what you may have heard, eating breakfast isn't necessary for everyone. In fact, skipping breakfast may be better than eating unhealthy breakfast foods. However, a nutritious, well-balanced breakfast can give you energy and prevent you from eating too much during the rest of the day. Here...
Having diabetes doesn't mean you need to deny yourself all the foods you love, but you do want to make healthier food choices. One good choice is to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, which are heavy in nutrition but light in calories. Some fruits and...
You can't eat your sunscreen. But what you can eat may help against sun damage. Everyone knows to slather on the sunscreen to block the sun's UV rays, but there's one crucial step your sun-protection routine might be missing: Breakfast! Diet is an often-overlooked part of how...
Not all healthy foods are created equal. Last week, we explored 5 superfoods that are especially helpful for those with diabetes, or at risk of developing diabetes. And now, here's Part 2 of 2! (If you missed it, here's Part 1) 6 Wild Salmon (and other fish...
Not all healthy foods are created equal. Greens may be good for you, but the nutrients in iceberg lettuce may not be as plentiful as those in kale, spinach, and Swiss chard. Besides nutrient content, the glycemic index (GI) of a food may also help you make...
The blazing campfires. The invigorating hikes. The gorgeous sunsets. The sense of disappointment as you get ready to prepare what feels like your thousandth hot dog… for breakfast. While camping can be a great experience, the food is often anything but. Yet mealtime shouldn’t be the...
For some patients, just changing to an “anti-inflammatory diet” makes a huge difference in their health; others need more help. Diet will go a long way toward helping your body reduce systemic inflammation and help deal with heart disease and mitigate - even reverse -...
[vc_row_inner] [vc_column_inner width="3/4"] Feeling stressed out? If so, you're not alone. According to the latest (2015) Stress in America report by the American Psychological Association, 51% of Americans list "personal health concerns" as one of the most common stressors. Unfortunately, all that extra stress tends to lead to overeating,...