Happy Thanksgiving! It’s the official start of the holiday season today. And you know what that means. We’ll be gobbling down all our favorite foods until New Year’s arrives and we resolve to start eating better again. Because, let’s face it, indulging a bit around the holidays is going to ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:November 16, 2018
UPDATED:March 1, 2018
7 foods to increase your HDL “good” cholesterol
Everybody seems obsessed with lowering cholesterol levels. Doctors, the media and even your friend Helen from church. But no one ever talks about what you can do to raise your cholesterol numbers. Yes, I said RAISE them. Because the truth is, despite all the hype, your cholesterol isn’t just ... Read More ›
UPDATED:January 31, 2018
Shed the weight fast with these 5 fat-burning snacks
It’s three o’clock, you’ve got at least two hours until dinnertime, and you’re famished. Your hunger alarm is ringing so loud you just can’t concentrate so you head to the kitchen, or vending machine, to scare up a snack. Making the right decision now can keep your snack attack from turning into ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 16, 2017
4 necessary nutrients you’ve never even heard of
I bet you have a good handle on basic nutrition. You likely understand how important it is to get enough calcium, iron, and a handful of other well-known vitamins including vitamin D, C and E, for example. Chances are you watch your diet to try to make sure you get all the nutrients you need to ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 2, 2017
5 Alzheimer’s slaying superfoods you should be eating
You’ve had a few senior moments lately. Maybe you forgot an appointment. Or couldn’t recall the name of an old friend. You tell yourself it’s not rational. But still, you can’t help but worry. Could THIS be the beginning of dementia? And if you’ve watched a family member struggle with ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 22, 2017
4 foods to eat—and 3 to limit—for a happy healthy colon
If you’re of a certain age, your doctor has probably already suggested you schedule your first colon screening. Or maybe you’ve even gone through it a couple times already. But for far too many people, screening is literally the only time they think about their colon health. And that’s a ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 20, 2017
4 ingredients that turn any dish into a superfood
You’re doing what you can to stay fit and fight back against the toll time can take on your health. You stay active and keep in touch with family and friends. You turned in your couch potato card years ago. And you try to eat well. Now it’s time to take that healthy eating to the next level by ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 14, 2017
Surprisingly fun ways to sneak more vegetables into your diet
You know you should be eating more vegetables. We all should. Because even if you’re a big veggie fan it’s easy to fall short from time to time. Experts say we should be eating between seven and nine vegetables a day, at least. And let’s be honest, some days you simply can’t face one more bowl ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 31, 2017
Unexpected health benefits of thyme
If you look at the average spice rack, you’ll probably spot some salt, pepper and oregano. Perhaps an Italian herb blend and maybe even some bay leaves too. But a lot of American spice racks lack thyme. Which is a shame because it’s woodsy, slightly minty flavor is delicious. Plus they’re missing ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 29, 2017
5 surprising signs you’re low in potassium
Let’s try something. Shut your eyes and think about the nutrients that you need to be your healthiest. Okay now open them again. How long did it take you to get to potassium? Was it even in the top ten? It’s not for most people. Yet potassium is in every single cell in your body. It’s ... Read More ›
