Content tagged with “Health” (Page 6)

5 foods to eat when you overeat
It’s all too easy to overdo it at Thanksgiving. Even for the most health- and diet-conscious, a little bit of...

Dark meat vs. white meat: which turkey is healthier?
Turkey Day is around the corner and many of us are gearing up for a big Thanksgiving feast. As a registered dietitian...

6 myths about sleep busted
I’m lucky that I don’t (usually) have trouble falling—or staying—asleep. But there are...

4 health reasons to eat chocolate
I’ll be honest—I love chocolate year-round. But with the mercury dipping, a cup of hot cocoa or bite of...

4 soothing scents to de-stress
The holidays are just around the corner and although it’s supposed to be joyful, it can also be a stressful time...

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...

8 Italian foods you should be eating
There are certain foods I can’t get enough of and, incidentally, most of them fall within the Italian diet....

Is Sugar the New Salt?
Right in time for the candy-pedaling Easter Bunny, Gary Taube wrote a doomsday report on sugar for the New York Times...

Do you cook with coconut oil? Find out what the buzz is about.
I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about coconut oil recently. I had seen it in raw chocolate truffles and heard of people...

Healthy Eating Tip: Eat These 3 Fruits for More Fiber
Eating a variety of fruits is a great way to get more fiber, which can help you lose weight by helping you feel full....

What to eat to beat the blues
Since I'm always interested in learning how food can help to prevent and manage different health conditions, a...

The best pumpkin bread recipe
Add to your list of fall’s simple pleasures—along with turning leaves, apple cider and professional...

Heart-Healthy Tip #1: Spice It Up
Hey Healthy Hearts Club members! Did you know that February is American Heart Month? Every day this month, we’ll be...

Heart-Healthy Tip #2: Go Bananas
Good morning Healthy Hearts Club! Every day for American Heart Month, we’re posting a quick tip to help you eat for a...

Heart-Healthy Tip #3: Eat These 6 Purple Foods to Help Your Blood Pressure
Good morning Healthy Hearts Club! Every day for American Heart Month, we’re posting a quick tip to help you eat for a...

Heart-Healthy Tip #4: Add Oats or Wheat Germ
Good morning Healthy Hearts Club! Every day for American Heart Month, we’re posting a quick tip to help you eat for a...

Heart-Healthy Tip #5: Pack a Power Salad
Good morning Healthy Hearts Club! Every day for American Heart Month, we’re posting a quick tip to help you eat for a...

Heart-Healthy Tip #6: Wash Away Sodium
Wash Away Sodium: Most of the sodium in our diets—approximately 77%—comes from prepared or processed foods, but...

Heart-Healthy Tip #7: Substitute Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for Butter
Good morning Healthy Hearts Club! Every day for American Heart Month, we’re posting a quick tip to help you eat for a...

Heart-Healthy Tip #8: Go Skinless
Good morning Healthy Hearts Club! Every day for American Heart Month, we’re posting a quick tip to help you eat for a...

Heart-Healthy Tip #9: Sum Up the Sodium of Your Servings
Sum Up the Sodium of Your Servings: Nutrition Facts labels list nutrient amounts for one serving—but often we eat more...

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...

Heart-Healthy Tip #11: Be Choosy When It Comes to Salad Toppers
Be Choosy When It Comes to Salad Toppers: Crunchy onions, bacon bits and seasoned croutons can look appetizing when you...

Heart-Healthy Tip #12: When It Comes to Sodium, Shop Around
When It Comes to Sodium, Shop Around. Comparing the sodium content for similar foods can save hundreds of milligrams of...

Heart-Healthy Tip #13: Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables: Research links diets rich in fruits and vegetables with a lower risk for heart disease...