Healthy Eating
Should you stretch before or after your workout?
For some, stretching in addition to a workout seems like the cherry on top of a sundae—a nice touch, but not necessary. Or maybe you think that touching your toes for a few seconds after a treadmill session is plenty. Turns out when (and how) you stretch your muscles can make or break your fitness…
Read MoreEnglish Muffins – Healthier than Regular Muffins?
English Muffins are actually an American invention. They are small, round breads, prepared on a griddle, and noted for their “nooks and crannies”. These caverns are perfect hosts for jam, butter, and other decadent toppings. English Muffins were invented by an immigrant named Samuel Bath Thomas in New York in 1894. English muffins are closer…
Read MoreQuinoa: 5 Things You Didn’t Know (Number 4 is a Bit Scary)
Quinoa (pronounced “keen-WA”) has been a staple food in the Andes for thousands of years. In the last decade quinoa has been “discovered” by the rest of the world. It is now a must-have in any health-focused household in America. We’ve all heard how amazing quinoa is. Here are a few important things to know.…
Read MoreDieting Increases Your Chance of Obesity
A new study from Australia is creating a frightening buzz in weight loss circles. Compared to people who did not diet at all, those who went on a diet had double the chances of being obese one year later. If a person went on a diet twice or more during the year, their chances of…
Read MoreBananas, RIP
Bananas are one of the most perfect foods. They are tasty any time of day, affordable, and packed full of nutrition. A single banana has over 10% of the daily fiber and potassium requirements. These are 2 nutrients that most Americans don’t get enough of. Unfortunately, bananas may soon be extinct. This has actually happened…
Read MoreNight Milk – The New Sleeping Pill
If you have trouble falling asleep, or long restless nights, this post is for you. Soon, we may be seeing a new type of milk on supermarket shelves. In experiments conducted on mice, scientists have shown that milk collected from cows at night has a soporific and relaxing effect. This “night milk” has the same…
Read MoreSugar Beats Fat as Top Concern When Choosing Foods
Consumer attitudes are evolving along with science, a recent survey by NPD, a market research firm, confirms. For decades, fat was the healthy eater’s biggest villain, but last year sugar surpassed it for the first time. According to the survey, 65 percent of Americans indicated they wanted to reduce their sugar consumption, compared to 63…
Read More10 Spices for Improved Health!
It’s hard to imagine food without spices. They upgrade a boring weeknight dinner to a little party in your mouth. With a bit of experimentation, you can reach a bliss point of taste and aroma, that will take your kitchen to the next level. As an added bonus, scientific research has shown the benefits of…
Read More4 Reasons You’re Miserable after a Holiday Meal
The holidays are upon us, and with them are the opportunities to spend time with family and friends, relax, and enjoy tasty meals together. For people who are on a weight loss diet, this 6-week period until early January can be a challenge. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are four issues people commonly…
Read MoreThe Truth About Cranberries
The Truth About Cranberries 5 Replies Cranberry Cross Section As we get ready for the holidays, cranberries take a special place of honor at our dinner table. For most people, this means buying canned cranberry sauce. Cranberries are actually a year-round business, with over 800,000 tons of fruit grown annually. Harvest is a short few…
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