Content tagged with “Good choices” (Page 2)

Green Up Your Kitchen Challenge Tip 6: Filter Your Tap Water
Toxins get into our bodies through more than just food. We are exposed to them through our carpets, lawn chemicals—even...

Which salmon should I buy?
I went to two dinner parties recently and guess what was served at both? Salmon. It made me wonder: is salmon the new...

6 of the healthiest fish to eat (and 6 to avoid)
You probably already know that you’re supposed to be eating fish twice a week. Fish are a lean, healthy source of...

4 foods to help you focus better
If you think cognitive decline isn’t something that starts to happen until after age 60, think again. A new study...

4 foods to soothe sore muscles
If you’ve been exercising more, you may be suffering from the aches and pains of having overdone it at the gym. I...

A day in the life of a successful dieter
As the associate nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine, I’m often asked for tips on boosting weight-loss...

3 healthy ingredients of a get-skinny lunch
Just as breakfast gives me a much-needed energy boost in the morning, eating lunch fuels the second half of my day...

10 tricks to make losing weight easier
To successfully lose weight and keep it off, eating well and exercising are key—the “secret,” of...

6 resolutions you should make in 2012
The new year is around the corner and chances are you’re starting to think about what resolutions to make in 2012...

3 essential ingredients of a healthy breakfast
During the holidays it’s easy to let our healthy-eating habits fall by the wayside. But there’s one habit...

Food Feud: Why Chick-fil-A is trying to squash kale
The media has been buzzing this week since popular chicken-sandwich chain Chick-fil-A threatened to shut down a small-...

Which is healthier: hot chocolate or eggnog?
The past few weeks have seen the return of two seasonal drinks—hot chocolate and eggnog. Both taste sinfully...

Fighting to Sell Junk Food to Kids
Really, grocery manufacturers? That’s your highest priority? Think of all the things that food manufacturers...

Foods to keep your blood sugar in check
Chances are you know someone with diabetes. You might even have it yourself. It’s one of the most common and...

Which type of yogurt is the healthiest?
Since I'm not a big milk drinker, yogurt is my preferred form of dairy. Eating yogurt is an easy, tasty way to get some...

Are You a Sardine Lover or Hater? Why I Heart Sardines
I'm in love with sardines. I'm a recent convert. One reason is that they're packed with omega-3 fats, which I'm...

12 Ways to Eat Healthy for $1
Every few months, it seems, there’s hype about the latest, hottest superfood—chia seeds and acai berries...

Heart-Healthy Tip #10: Be Choosy About Your Chocolate
Be Choosy About Your Chocolate: Studies show that chocolate increases antioxidant levels in the blood and helps lower...

4 immune-boosting myths busted
It’s that time of year when any sniffle, cough or sneeze is noticed—and if it didn’t come from you,...

Should you go gluten-free even if you don’t have celiac disease?
Going gluten-free might not be as commonplace as going peanut-free—but you wouldn’t know it when you’...

3 health reasons to cook with cast-iron
Cast-iron skillets may seem like an old-fashioned choice in the kitchen. But this dependable cookware is a must in the...

5 beauty foods for natural radiance

9 foods to eat for better breast health

Which is a healthier breakfast: pancakes or eggs?

Natural ways to prevent heartburn
Most people have experienced heartburn, a burning feeling in the chest or throat, at some point. (I'll never forget the...