We’re sure you hear about omega-3 fatty acids all the time. Seems like the buzzword in the world of nutrition! Omega-6 fatty acids seem like the underdogs and not many people know about them. In the post, we tell you why you need them and how you can get them from your daily diet.
It’s more than a diet; it’s a way of life. Just ask a Paleo person. The Paleo premise seems tantalizingly sensical: For hundreds of thousands of years, human beings ate and lived in ways that bear little resemblance to our modern modes of existence. It stands to reason that our bodies and minds haven’t had time to adapt, and that […]
It’s not always easy to explain why you’re turning down a drink, finds a new study Staying sober at a holiday party—whether it’s out of commitment to the 12 steps, your health or your tastebuds—certainly has its merits. But it’s not always easy to explain why you’re turning down a hot toddy, finds a new study in theJournal of Applied […]
Tea or coffee? Consider these health benefits of tea and the next time you have to choose, you may skip the joe. Put down those saucer cups and get chugging — tea is officially awesome for your health. But before loading up on Red Zinger, make sure that your “tea” is actually tea. Real tea is derived from a particular […]
Whether you know how to cook and love it, or hate to cook and think you’re lousy at it, everyone loves a good fake-out; a recipe that has the look of a five-star restaurant without the four-figure bill at the end.
Salads often get a pretty bad rap. It’s not that they’re not totally rad, it’s just that in the world of food awesomeness, people think there are, well, better things. Those people clearly haven’t crossed paths with the duo behind Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck. The first cookbook from the masterminds behind the wildly […]
New research pins four popular diets head-to-head, and the results may make you question why you ever signed up. We’ve all seen amazing before-and-after weight loss pictures gracing magazine covers, with headlines that read “How I Lost 100 Pounds on [insert name of popular diet here]”. Are these stories motivating and inspiring? Yes. Do we see what that person looks like […]
Fact checking this superfood’s health promises Welcome to Should I Eat This?—our weekly poll of five experts who answer nutrition questions that gnaw at you.
Buying an entire bunch of bananas always seems like a good idea. That is, until you go through two only to realize the rest are already sprouting brown spots. Luckily, letting your bananas turn doesn’t have to be a big tragedy. With these healthy (out-of-the-banana-bread-box) recipes, it’ll be a happy accident.
Studies show that unsaturated fats are the best fats, but want to make them even better? From storage to selection, we’ve got expert tips for doing fat right.
The food we eat affects us in many ways. Many foods enhance us on the inside with their composition of vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants. Yet many foods can also impact the way we look on the outside. While we already know that eating greasy foods, for example, can negatively impact our skin, there are actually many foods that support the […]
Pineapple is a juicy, delicious and healthy fruit and there are many great reasons to consume it every day. One of the best things about pineapple is that it’s available in the grocery stores all year round, though the peak season for it runs from March to July. Since pineapple is easy to prepare, you can enjoy it with little […]
Though the roster of “superfoods” is filled with names that many people outside of nutritional circles are probably not too familiar with, most of us know and love the common blueberry. This popular, sweet little berry is packed with important nutrients, and can be a great contribution to overall good health.
Tomatoes are a nutritional powerhouse that provides incredible health benefits when included in your daily eating plan. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A, C, K, vitamin B6, potassium, folate, thiamin, magnesium, niacin, copper and phosphorus, which are all essential to maintain good health. One of the best things about tomatoes is that they are naturally low in cholesterol, saturated fat, […]
Before adding grapefruits to your healthy eating plan, there are a few facts about these tasty citrus fruits you should definitely know. Many people eat grapefruit to lose weight because it’s low in calorie, high in fiber, and it kicks start your weight loss. But it’s important to know everything about the fruit just to be sure it’s the right […]
