New Year's can signify a fresh start. For some, this means setting health goals, such as losing weight, following a healthier diet, and starting an exercise routine. However, more often than not, the resolutions we choose are highly restrictive and unsustainable, leading most people to break...
Was your Thanksgiving marred by overindulging? Don't lose hope if you're trying to eat healthfully over the holidays! There are several ways you can still enjoy food at holiday celebrations without overeating. "Many people assume it's unavoidable to gain weight over the holidays," said Shoshana Bennett, PhD,...
As we gather with friends and family, we snack all day on tasty appetizers, enjoy festive cocktails, include wine with dinner, and cook multicourse meals that include grandma's favorite sugar-laden pies. Then there's the company party, the holiday girls' night out, a New Year's Day football...
Holiday weight gain is a common concern for many adults. Various seasonal holidays may encourage overeating, sedentary behavior, and consumption of calorie-rich foods. In fact, between mid-November and mid-January, adults in Western societies gain an average of one pound. This may not seem like a lot, but...
Halloween is just around the corner, and that's the perfect time to take a hard look at all the candy, carbs, and sugars associated with the holiday. This week, we're going to look at detoxing from sugar, and how to successfully pull it off. The first step Congratulations...
Halloween is just around the corner, and that's the perfect time to take a hard look at all the candy, carbs, and sugars associated with the holiday. This week, we're going to look at quitting junk food, and a controversial study that equated kicking sweets with...
Halloween is just around the corner—the perfect time to take a hard look at all the candy, carbs, and sugars associated with the holiday. This week, we're going to look at sugar cravings, and how to stop 'em in their tracks with healthy alternatives. Sugar cravings are...
In Part 2 of 2 on our in-depth look at psoraisis, we'll tackle a variety of treatments, diet choices, living with psoraisis, and more. If you missed out on Part 1, check it out! Treatment options for psoriasis Psoriasis has no cure. Treatments aim to reduce inflammation...
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...
Spoiler alert: they’re all delicious. Heart health is not a subject to take lightly. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. An estimated 44 million U.S. women are affected by cardiovascular disease, causing 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year. And one of the most...
Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It’s native to North America and particularly popular around Thanksgiving and Halloween (1). In the US, pumpkin typically refers to Cucurbita pepo, an orange type of winter squash. In other regions, such as Australia, pumpkin may refer...
When you’re so hungry you’re hangry, there may be more causing those irritable feelings than your growling stomach. We’ve all been there. You can’t concentrate. You feel a headache piercing your skull. Your stomach is growling so loudly that everyone near you can hear it. And if...
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of lipid. It’s a waxy, fat-like substance that your liver produces naturally. It’s vital for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and vitamin D. Cholesterol doesn’t dissolve in water, so it can’t travel through your blood on its own. To...