Superfoods are a fantastic way to load up on the vitamins and minerals you need to get healthy and stay that way. Packed with mega-doses of nutrients, these foods can help your body fight off the diseases of aging. And they can provide the extra boost of energy you need to power through your ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:December 5, 2017
5 foods you should never eat (which are YOU guilty of?)
You’ve worked hard to overhaul your diet. You’ve eliminated trans fats, dropped the inflammatory vegetable oils, reduced carbs and slashed sugars. And your diligence is really starting to pay off. That’s fantastic! Keep up the great work. But the truth is you could still have some health ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 17, 2017
Transform your famous chili into a SUPERFOOD!
Nothing pairs better with fall and football than comfort foods. And your friends know exactly who to turn to for the best chili to get them through the coldest tailgate. And that’s YOU, of course! But what if you could transform your famous chili into a superfood simply by adding a “secret” ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 16, 2017
Purge your pantry of these hidden health hazards
You’ve dumped the sodas down the drain. Pitched the potato chips into the trashcan. And chucked all the candy, cookies and snack cakes into the garbage disposal. You even banned artificial sweeteners, white bread and BPA-laced canned goods from your home forever. You’re eating so much ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 14, 2017
Pass on these favorite Thanksgiving foods (pick these instead)
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. I love waking up to the smell of the sauerkraut that’s already been cooking for hours. (An old Baltimore tradition.) I never miss the parades. And then there’s the mouthwatering Thanksgiving meal itself. Indulging, and perhaps even ... 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 ›
Recipe: Golden roasted pumpkin or pumpkin puree
Golden roasted pumpkin or pumpkin puree Often overlooked as a potential dinner item, pumpkin is both delicious and nutritious. Mix up your menu with this cool weather squash starting today. Ingredients: • 2 small pumpkins If roasting – • Olive oil • Himalayan or sea salt • Fresh ... 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:September 5, 2017
Healthier fast food choices when eating on the go
In an ideal world, every meal we ever eat would be effortlessly healthy. Every bite would be the perfect balance of healthy carbs, proteins and good-for-us fats. We’d also live on the beach and never have to do laundry again. Unfortunately, the real world isn’t ideal. Most of us don’t live on ... Read More ›
