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..
Reclaim health for the long haul It’s been more than a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is that even among the most at-risk populations, the vast majority recover from the acute illness. But that bright cloud sports a dark underbelly, which we’re seeing with the rise of the oftentimes..
Insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease For decades, cholesterol has been vilified as the key factor driving heart attacks and strokes. While new drugs can drastically reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol, studies suggest that lives are not being saved by this approach. A paradigm shift is underway, and refined carbohydrates, sugar, and insulin resistance are emerging as..
3 dishes you’ll love Do you eat foods that nurture your heart? Typically, brightly colored vegetables, oily fish that provide essential omega fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, legumes, tomatoes, and dark leafy greens provide amazing nutrients for heart health. Here are three delicious heart-healthy dishes to try. Taco Tower with Spinach Hummus SERVES 8 A..
Permission to love yourself You’ve likely read time and again that self-care is something we’re supposed to do, and maybe you’ve even dabbled in it on occasion. But many of us have a hard time committing to it. Here are some tips to help you create your own personalized plan. What is self-care, anyway? The..
Men and women have different experiences A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart muscle becomes blocked, restricting oxygen. Depending on how long blood supply is cut off, heart damage can occur, from mild to severe, and can sometimes be fatal. Did you know that men and women experience heart attacks in unique..