healthy eating

Nuts are a super food that provides the body with important vitamins and nutrients. Some nuts are even rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber, helping to promote overall well-being. New research has found that walnuts, in addition to the previously mentioned benefits, may also be beneficial to the gut microbiota. Gut microbiota or ...click here to read more

You’ve probably heard of superfoods that work to promote good health, but you may not be aware of what they are. There are numerous everyday food items that offer great health benefits that are affordable and you can easily incorporate them into your daily diet. If you want to start nourishing your body and improving ...click here to read more

Clean eating is the new and popular way of assessing your diet that includes going back to the basics and consuming foods that haven’t been overly processed. Eating this way can help reduce your carbon footprint and better your health. Though the changes may seem daunting at first, here are five simple tips to help ...click here to read more

Growing up you probably enjoy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, heck you probably ate peanut butter with many foods or even on its own. Peanut butter tends to be a childhood favorite, but now that you’re older you should still enjoy the creamy snack – unless you have an allergy of course – as it ...click here to read more

It may be true that the holidays are a great time to gather, celebrate and enjoy family and friends, but it can be a stressful time too, especially if you are a senior. It is important for your mental health and well-being to keep healthy eating habits in mind at home and during holiday travel. ...click here to read more

The Christmas holidays can lead to weight gain and weight loss can be quite challenging. Studies show that during the holidays it is not uncommon for people to gain anywhere from one to ten pounds. While many people want to blame it on the turkey, the reality is that holiday weight gain is largely due ...click here to read more

The effects of food can contribute to or exacerbate depression. Hundreds of years ago if you were depressed you were labeled as “mad” or “possessed.” In the modern ages; however, doctors have learned that psychological disorders explain most of these disturbances. Today, millions of people in North America experience different levels of depression, but sometimes it can be explained by ...click here to read more

Fruits and vegetables are continuously hailed for their health benefits; they provide the body with essential vitamins and minerals which keep us healthy. New research, published in BMC Medicine, suggests that the mind, too, can benefit from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. There are already numerous studies that reveal the benefits of consuming ...click here to read more

In what is being seen as a long-awaited move, the NYC Board of Health is making it mandatory for New York City restaurants to have salt warnings on their menus. The warnings are expected to persuade New Yorkers to go for healthier ‘less salt’ options and encourage healthy eating. New York will be the first ...click here to read more

Some of us merely eat when we’re hungry while others like to stick to a schedule (8 a.m. breakfast, 12 noon lunch, 6 p.m. dinner). Well, new research has come out showing that those who plan their meal ahead – and pack it themselves – eat healthier overall. Schedule and pack meals to eat healthier ...click here to read more

They don’t call it fast food for just any reason. Fast food is appealing because, well, it’s fast! And with many of us living busy lives it can be difficult to eat right – even though we all know we should! However, it is possible to eat well; with proper planning and these helpful tips ...click here to read more

Everywhere you look a new fitness food is being touted. Try this now! Eat this to lose weight! Lose weight without exercise! It’s all propaganda so consumers buy more. But not only are consumers wasting their money, they aren’t seeing the results they were promised. We’re continuously bombarded with the “latest and greatest” thing, but ...click here to read more

Best part of your trail mix? Is it the nuts, seeds, shredded coconut (unsweetened, please!) or those plump juicy raisins? We know the unsalted nuts, seeds and coconut are great for our health, but those delicious bites of chewy goodness – raisins – pack quite a nutritional punch as well. So don’t be shy about ...click here to read more

Looking for a fresh exotic fruit to add to your diet and take your salad bowl to the next level? Go tropical with the versatile papaya, the tender orange fruit with a soft, buttery consistency and a sweet, almost musky taste. Inside, you’ll also find the black, round seeds. They’re edible too, although their peppery ...click here to read more