3 healthy, beautiful recipes Looking to spice up your springtime meals? Why not try adding a sprinkle of edible flowers to your recipe repertoire? While undeniably eye-catching, many edible flowers also contain nutrients and compounds that can support healthy lifestyle goals. Before plucking petals from a bouquet, try keeping these tips in mind. First, it’s..
Support a loved one with cancer A cancer diagnosis can leave friends and family unsure of how best to support a loved one. Are there topics that shouldn’t be broached? What if the wrong thing is said? These suggestions may help you to help a loved one through a cancer diagnosis. 1. Listen This simple—but..
Research-proven foods that may surprise you When it comes to cancer prevention, you may already know that it’s important to eat more broccoli and tomatoes, drink more green tea, and incorporate flaxseeds into your diet. These foods are powerful cancer fighters, but there are other little-known warriors against the dreaded disease that can give your..
Fuel your knowledge with these essential dos and don’ts Prevention is the most important weapon against illness. That’s why we’re looking under the hood at some common miscues and misunderstandings surrounding immune health. Here are some essential dos and don’ts to keep your immune system revved up for optimal performance in the face of microbial..
Take in the good—clear out the bad Daily exposure to environmental toxins affects our health, but by taking some practical steps we can reduce our toxic load and support our bodies’ natural detoxification processes. What’s an environmental toxin? Environmental toxins are chemicals or other factors that may cause adverse health effects in the people exposed..
Fire up the grill for these spring dishes Practically anything can sizzle over a flame, yet many unconventional foods remain hidden in chicken breast’s shadow. So why not think outside the bun? Grab your tongs, put on that apron, and start with these recipes that will make you fall in love with salads! Tofu Noodle..
A green thumb brings big benefits Wouldn’t it be sweet if a single activity could improve mental and physical health, boost quality of life, cost next to nothing, and be a downright pleasure to boot? The humble act of gardening, it seems, holds all of these benefits with a downside no greater than a little..
3 delicious and colorful dishes Good nutrition ultimately needs to pass the rainbow test. What’s the rainbow test, you ask? Check out the color on your plate, because, when it comes to fruits and vegetables, the brighter the color, the more nutrient dense it likely is. Put color in your menu—your health will thank you!..
Natural strategies to try today The privilege of growing older comes with some compromises, including having an exterior that may not match what we’d like to see in the mirror. Instead of throwing in the non-abrasive, organic cotton towel, there are simple strategies you can use to support your timeless beauty. 1. Eat for beauty..
Your go-to food for great health Leafy greens offer a powerful combination of vitamins and minerals, as well as phytonutrients that act as antioxidants, inflammation fighters, and overall health boosters. There are countless reasons to eat (and love!) your greens—here are 10. 1. Heart disease protection Research in the journal Atherosclerosis found that vegetables with a high..