Photo: demaerre via iStock Beautiful summer days just beg for a picnic. Eating outdoors on a blanket with the grass or a sandy beach underfoot somehow makes the food taste even better. Keep these tips in mind to ensure an optimally healthy and enjoyable...
It’s amusing for me to see the Greek yogurt market explode, since I consider myself an original U.S.A. fan-club member, using it in everything from dips and dressings to smoothies and desserts. In fact, I had been making it myself from regular yogurt, and including...
Use the Freshest Produce Using the absolute freshest and most perfectly ripe, seasonal produce will mean the difference between an OK salad and a really great one. Rather than go to the store stuck on a particular type of salad to make, buy what looks best and go from...
We all know green vegetables are a nutritional home run, but you might be surprised to learn the scope of health benefits they have to offer: Sharp Eyes – Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two antioxidants found in green leafy vegetables, such as kale and collards, that...
Now in everything from smoothies and puddings to chips and cereals, chia seeds have officially made their way into the mainstream. But what exactly are they and do they live up to their promise? Here’s what you need to know. The Basics These tiny seeds, traditionally...
It’s hardly a surprise to hear sugar is bad for us. Everyone knows it adds empty calories and causes our blood sugar to spike. But it’s even worse for you than that: a 2014 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed some...
