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The Best Foods for Your Brain (And Why We Might Owe Fat an Apology)
Fat: What was once the ugly stepchild of the dietary world is now being heralded as the savior of humankind. Okay, so maybe that’s taking things a little too far. But fat does offer great benefits for our bodies—and our minds. Read on to learn how to make fat work for your brain. Is Fat…
4 Ingredients to Watch Out for in Your Sunscreen
I do not have such fair skin, where painful sunburns happen very, very easily. Aside from the standard discomfort, peeling, itching, and stinging, extended sun damage can result in sun poisoning and even worse – skin cancer. However, I do still need to protect my skin from the sun’s rays. Even so, I’ve found that…
10 Scientifically-Backed Ways To Stop Worrying
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Corrie ten Boom once said, “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” Indeed, numerous studies have shown that worry not only puts a strain on our mental health, but on our physical health, too. While worry in and of itself is not…
The Health Benefits of Carrots
Carrots are pretty and full of flavor and nutrients. They can be stored fresh for months, but can also be canned, frozen, or dried. Carrots are equally at home with sweet or savory dishes. If you have carrots in your refrigerator or your pantry, then you can create stuffing for vegetables, quick breads, muffins, cookies,…
Celebrating Early Spring Greens
It certainly is easy eating green! Cabbage, cilantro, parsley, Swiss chard, green peppers, chilies, leeks, scallions and chives, snow peas, petit pois (young green peas), spinach, kale, collards, mustard and beet greens, romaine, and endive are just some of the greenery we can use to brighten our spring menu! FENNEL FLAVORS You can call it…
Pain Relief Alternatives
America experiences more pain than other countries. And, a third of Americans have pain often or very often. I, personally, do not experience chronic pain on a regular basis, such as back aches, migraines, joint pain, etc. This post is not all about relieving continuous chronic pain. However, after having to deal with a child…
8 Mindful Eating Musts for Physical and Emotional Health
How is your relationship with food? No matter the answer, you’re going to spend a substantial portion of your life preparing, eating, and thinking about your meals, so it’s in your best interest to devote time to maintaining and improving this relationship. We all know the expression “you are what you eat,” but it’s becoming…
3 Ways to Freshen Up Your Diet and Exercise Routine This Spring
Two Sundays ago marked the start of Daylight Savings Time, the unofficial start of spring here in the US. It’s the time of year when the days are finally getting longer, the temperatures are warming up, and many of us start organizing and cleaning our homes. But spring cleaning is not just for your home anymore—it’s…
Color Your Plate Healthy
How are you doing with your New Year’s resolution? Every year millions of Americans make resolutions on January 1st. Many of them have something to do with improving health and wellness. But by February 1st a majority of those resolutions have gone right out the window. Since 1980 the American Dietetic Associate has been providing…
