Why Whole Grains?
You’ve probably heard many times that whole grains are much better for you than refined ones, but it’s important to understand why. Whole grains are the complete package of …
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Chocolate and You…A Healthy Relationship
This Valentine’s Day, reassess your feelings about chocolate, getting rid of guilt or fear and replacing it with understanding and mindfulness. Being selective about which chocolate you eat and …
Feed on Fiber!
One of the main reasons a plant-based diet is so good for you is that plants are the only source of dietary fiber. Meat has no fiber. Why is …
Beans, the Best Nutritional Bang for Your Buck
A nearly perfect food to add to your daily diet is beans, also known as legumes. Besides being very budget-friendly, they are highly nutritious and offer all the following: …
Live Long and Spicy!
Research just released by the American Heart Association has found that people who eat chili peppers regularly are likely to live longer. They have a 25% reduced risk of …
Cruciferous SuperVeggies!
While it’s important to eat a wide variety of vegetables, make sure you include cruciferous veggies as often as possible in your diet. These are plants belonging to the …
Plants for Fiber and Disease Prevention
The connection between eating a plant-based diet and better health has been well documented, as well as the connection between fiber consumption and health. Connect the dots by remembering …
Pumpkin is Good for Way more than a Pumpkin Spice Latte!
If you associate pumpkin only with lattes and pies, you’re missing out on the serious health benefits you can gain from eating this winter squash. It’s highly nutritious and …
The Wonders of Watermelon
It’s mid-August and the heat is relentless — have some watermelon. It’s not only a delicious way to cool off, it’s also highly nutritious with many health benefits. Hydration. Watermelon …
Chocolate is Good for Your Heart, and More!
A combined analysis of studies from the past 50 years, which included six studies and a total of 336,289 participants, has examined the association between consuming chocolate and coronary …
The Many Benefits of the Humble Apple
When it comes to choosing a food that gives you more bang for your buck, you can’t go wrong with apples. They are inexpensive, easy to eat, easy to …
Plants for your Heart
A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that adhering to healthy eating patterns is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease …