Category: Diet Tips And Nutrition

Eating foods that boost and improve your immune system could help keep you healthy during cold and flu season (and every other season, for that matter). Such immune-boosting foods include fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C and zinc—which some studies show may …

Though there are plenty of mouth-watering lettuce-free salads – like panzanella or caprese – that we’ll gladly devour if placed before us, when it comes time to build our own, the first thing that most of us reach for is some sort of leafy green …

Vegetables really are the key to weight loss, disease prevention, and health — but there are a few times when it is more than okay to cut back these superfoods. Vegetable consumption is one of the behaviors most associated with long-term weight management, health, and …

Because the phrase “everything in moderation” includes protein too. In terms of healthy macronutrients, fat and carbs both have their fair share of haters, but protein is pretty much always getting good press. It’s easy to see why: protein is an essential nutrient for strong …

Focusing more on your health is a great goal to set. Below are 10 key tips that can aid in healthy living. 1. Carrots Carrots are considered as the ultimate health food. They are a good source of vitamin-A and reduces the risk of lung …

It’s not news to most of us that nuts are good for you. Furthermore, you probably already know that nuts are a great source of protein and healthy plant fatty acids, as well as a multitude of vitamins and minerals that your body craves so …

While it’s common knowledge that eating fruits and vegetables is good for one’s health, adding them into daily diets can be more challenging. Only one in 10 adults in the U.S. met the recommended intake allowance of 2 to 3 cups per day for fruits …

Spices and condiments can definitely add a lot of flavor to your dish, but some spices can do a lot more than simply make a dish taste more exciting. An excellent example are chili peppers, which are used in cooking and medicine alike. Apparently, these …

There are plenty of food myths out there, and some of them have to do with food allergies. To make things more complicated, you may know someone with a severe enough food allergy that they have to carry around an EpiPen. That alone could make …

Healthy eating over the holidays doesn’t have to be impossible. In fact, you’re likely already eating some of the best foods for your weight and health without even knowing it. Here, nutritionists dish on which festive foods won’t wreck your waistline this season. 1. Brussels …