Yes, nuts have fat and calories, which is probably why they are just so darn tasty, but they also pack such a powerful nutritional punch that they can actually help with your battle of the bulge. In a study of over 125,000 adult men and women presented by the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions […]
In a collaborative report from several organizations, including the national Resources Defense Council and Consumer Reports, only two out of 25 fast-food and fast-casual restaurant chains – Shake Shack and BurgerFi – were awarded an A for their policies on antibiotics in beef used in their burgers. All the other top burger joints, including heavy […]
Avocados, Almonds, Blueberries, Quinoa and Kale are all scoring at the top of the charts with the social media crowd these days, and with good reason. These superfoods are not only great tasting, they’re good for you! Win- Win! In the age of Instragrammable food shots and the rise in popularity of food “influencers,” […]
According to research from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, high levels of vitamin D in the blood are now linked with better overall fitness levels. In the study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 20 to 49 year-olds with more of the sunshine vitamin flowing through their veins had greater levels […]
When it comes to reducing your risk of heart disease, look to resistance exercise. It’s easier than you think. “People may think they need to spend a lot of time lifting weights, but just two sets of bench presses that take less than five minutes could be effective,” says DC Lee, PhD, Associate Professor of […]
According to new data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), Americans continue to turn to Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, and other mind-body activities as leading ways to improve health. The NHIS “is the most current and reliable source of information on the use of specific complementary health approaches by U.S. adults and children,” says […]
Studies show that embracing new food experiences can help you reach your healthy eating goals with less focus (and anxiety) on fad diets and calorie counting. Kids especially, and many adults too, have a natural tendency to reject new foods, but taste buds can learn to enjoy an unfamiliar food after many repeated exposures. And, […]
When it comes to hypertension symptoms, a low blood pressure diet can be your best medicine. Generally speaking, increasing the amount of plant-based foods (especially fruits and vegetables) in your diet is a must for anyone suffering from high blood pressure. Furthermore, research is showing that certain plant foods are especially good at treating hypertension. […]
Fitness trends often come and go, but if you’re looking for new and interesting ways to get in shape, look no further. According to top health professionals and healthline.com, these are the top fitness trends that will likely be taking over your gym, fitness studio, or even living room this year. Exercising at home Working […]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to talk about some of the easy things you can do to keep from getting this life-threatening, but preventable, disease. According to a recent study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, eating leeks, onions, and garlic reduce the risk of developing […]