Content tagged with “Wellness” (Page 7)

A natural solution for hot flashes?
I'm a big fan of fatty fish—salmon, tuna and, for the first time this past weekend, grilled sardines! Of course...

3 immune-boosting foods to get you through winter
With all the media hype about the H1N1 flu virus and the seasonal flu, I’m finding it hard not to be worried...

How Long Does OJ Keep Before It Loses Vitamins?
Since we're not big juice drinkers in our house, OJ usually only makes its way into our fridge when guests come to...

When it comes to breast cancer: is soy safe?
Last week I blogged about what to eat right now for better breast health. I received a lot of comments—and...

What to eat right now for better breast health
At a few years shy of 30, I’m far from the age when the majority of breast cancer cases occur (50+). And then...

Why I buy organic apples
As a nutrition editor, I know the value of eating loads of fruits and vegetables. I prefer to buy local when I can, but...

Worried about tainted food? 3 ways to protect yourself
Until a few months ago, I never gave much thought to E. coli. Or salmonella. Sure, I studied these foodborne bugs when...

3 ways to break your sugar habit
I was at the coffee machine yesterday when my co-worker Carolyn asked me about the new sugar recommendation from the...

Should you sip—or skip—that drink?
I don’t always pour myself a glass of wine with dinner. Frankly, there are days when I’d rather “...

The one thing your doctor wants you to quit (and 5 ways to do it)
I just read a seriously startling study that’s going to change the way I eat. I read in the British Medical Journal...

5 foods you should be eating for your best body—inside and out
A few weeks ago I blogged about how to add exercise to your day in unexpected ways to stay in tip-top shape. Well, that...

Can garlic ward off mosquitoes? 5 summer food mysteries solved
Are these summer-food myths fact or fiction? Take our quiz to find out how food-smart you are and get delicious summer...

The real truth: high-fructose corn syrup is not the same as corn syrup
Anytime we talk about high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) at EatingWell, we get a lot of passionate input from our readers...

How much water do you really need?
Drink water. Drink more water. Drink water before and after you exercise. Sure, I'd heard all of that advice a million...

6 ways to sneak in your exercise
In the spring I have no problems getting in shape. The days are longer and it’s warming up—both of which make it easier...

Is high-fructose corn syrup causing your tummy troubles?
A little while ago, EatingWell published a short article on high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS): it generated all sorts of...

How many kitchen rules do you break?
A few weeks ago I blogged about my obsession with 100-calorie cookies. But what I didn’t tell you then is that I can...

Could grilling cause cancer?
For me, summer is practically synonymous with grilling. I love to grill for two reasons. One, it’s a super-quick way to...

3 nutrition myths busted
Some people just love to gossip about the health benefits of certain foods (like eating oysters for better sex), but it...

How to outsmart weight gain
I’m one of those people who lives to eat. Luckily, I’ve been able to keep any unwanted extra pounds at bay thanks, in...

Eat your water! 4 fresh foods to keep you hydrated
I know how important it is to stay hydrated and I try to sip water all day, but sometimes I fall behind. So I also try...

Eat well by color!
This weekend, the farmers’ market in my town is starting up and I absolutely cannot wait! I love shopping the market...

Got strong bones? You may need more than milk...
I don’t drink milk. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I tried to choke down a glass. (It was probably shortly...

Farmers' market: why it's the "single best thing you can do for your health"
I love farmers’ markets and try to make them a part of my week. But I never really thought about all the reasons why...