If you’re tired of same-old, same-old chicken salad, give this zesty alternative a try! This Asian Chicken Salad (courtesy of World’s Healthiest Foods) is low on calories, high of flavor and packs a vitamin and mineral punch! By using the broiler method of cooking the chicken, you retain the moisture and flavor you want without [...]
Filed under: nutrition | 2 Comments »
Flax seed oil is filled with beneficial components that are essential to an overall healthier you. It is filled with both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids that can otherwise be a bit difficult to get the recommended amount by food sources only. There are some cautions to take with flax seed oil, however. Because [...]
Filed under: cooking, diet, eating healthy, food, health, nutrition | Leave a Comment »
Avocados make a turkey burger awesome! See what Bernie loves about this recipe…
Filed under: biggest loser, calories, cooking, diet, eating healthy, food, recipes | Tagged: avocado, bernie salazar, biggest loser, burger, healthy fat, southwest turkey burger | Leave a Comment »
n recent DASH studies, adding fruits, vegetables and dairy products lowered blood pressure readings – even when the sodium was as high as 3000 mg per day!
Filed under: cooking, diet, eating healthy, fruits, nutrition, vegetables | Tagged: cholesterol, dash diet, heart disease, heart health, high blood pressure, saturated fat | 2 Comments »
By Carlene Helble- Elite Nutrition Intern Stress has become part of our culture and undoubtedly, you may have experienced this sense of being overwhelmed quite often. For some, stress eating or stress drinking alcohol are an enormous saboteurs on the path to health and wellness. It’s not just the excess calories that can nudge you [...]
Filed under: nutrition | Tagged: cocktails, cortisol, dr. oz, health and wellness, heart health, relax, stress eating, vitamin C | Leave a Comment »
Is it possible to have healthy Chinese food? Just because you see a couple broccoli bits in that dish does not mean it’s healthy.
Filed under: calories, cooking, diet, eating healthy, food, nutrition, recipes | Tagged: Chinese food, dining out, ethnic food, restaurants | Leave a Comment »
If you’re craving a spicy new dinner idea, this Indian-Style Lentil dish (courtesy of World’s Healthiest Foods) is perfect for the vegetarian in your life! You’ll gain 131% of your daily vitamin A requirements, 82% of your daily fiber and 77% of daily manganese in this complete protein dish. Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes [...]
Filed under: nutrition | 1 Comment »
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN is the author of 101 Optimal Life Foods- check out the interview with him!
Filed under: books, diet, eating healthy, food, health, life, nutrition | Tagged: 101 optimal life foods, common mistakes of dieting, david grotto, health | Leave a Comment »
I was flipping through the March edition of Women’s Health and the gym when low and behold I came across an article about Cardiovascular health making you smarter! What’s that? “Cardiovascular health is more important than any other single factor in preserving and improving learning and memory. You’re working out your brain at the same [...]
Filed under: nutrition | Tagged: ACSM, brain health, exercise, memory | 1 Comment »
We are all busy, but who says cooking needs to be a burden? Cooking with the family can be a great way…
Filed under: calories, children, cooking, eating healthy, food, health, life, recipes | Tagged: cooking together, dining out, family, home cooking, inexpensive alternatives, kids, nutrition | Leave a Comment »
