Nutrition (Page 3 of 5)
Healthy Eating, Longer Life
If you’re young and live in the U.S., there’s a way to live longer: Simply eat healthier.
Sounds so simple.
Yogurt for Lower Blood Pressure
It’s the holiday season, and your blood pressure may be rising—maybe it’s the holiday stress; maybe it’s the relatives. But whatever the reason, having a little yogurt every day may help lower your blood pressure.
Tipping the Scales
I’ve put together some tips to help you ditch the weight-gain worries with some strategies for holiday eating and smart swaps.
How an Instant Pot Can Practically Pay for Itself
When the Instant Pot hit the scene back in 2010, it wasn’t just another kitchen gadget – it was like someone had unlocked a secret to faster, easier home-cooked meals. And if you ask the millions who swear by it, it’s become as essential as salt and pepper in the kitchen
Migraines and Your Diet
Diet affects most of our ailments. But can it affect the severity and duration of migraine headaches?
Slow Cooker Safety and How to Avoid Foodborne Illness
For most of us multitaskers, a slow cooker is a dream come true: Plan a meal and have it ready when you walk in the door. But there are some important food safety rules to remember.
Cheap, Clever Cover-Ups for Food Flops
It’s only a cooking mistake if you can’t come up with a clever way to cover the mistake.
Fiber and Melanoma
Every now and then I come across a research article that makes me say, “Wow.” Here’s one of those on the benefits of fiber for cancer patients—and all of us.
Tasty Ways to Stretch Your Budget with Thrifty Meals
These days, grocery prices can make you feel like you need a financial adviser just to navigate the supermarket aisles. But instead of cringing every time you see the price of your favorite items, there’s a better solution – thrifty meals that don’t sacrifice taste or nutrition. I’m talking about meals that fill us up, make us smile, and don’t break the bank. So here’s how you can stretch your grocery budget while keeping your family happy and your pantry full.
Mindful Eating
Ever wondered what mindful eating is all about?
Hint: It’s the opposite of dashboard dining, desktop lunches, and grab-and-go dinners.
Fruits and Vegetables to Your Health
This is National Fruits & Veggies Month—a great time to boost your intake and improve your health at the same time!
What Seniors Need to Know about Sarcopenia and Losing Muscle Mass
Ever heard of sarcopenia? It’s the gradual loss of muscle mass that can occur with aging. Some 15% of people over the age of 65 and 50% of people over 80 suffer from it. But you or your loved ones don’t have to be included in that group.
10 Million Americans Have This Bone Disease
Our bone health is critical to safeguarding our ability to live an active, independent life…Something we all desire!
One Moo Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
More and more dairy cow herds are becoming infected with the H5N1 bird flu, with documented cases of the flu being transmitted to humans working with the animals. Veterinary vaccine manufacturers are working to develop a bird flu vaccine for bovines, not only to better protect cows but potentially to reduce the transmission threat to humans.
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