February 23, 2012
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February 23, 2012
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Tips, recipes, and features devoted to healthy eating.
By tracking what we eat, we become more aware of our food choices. The result—we make better food choices and may even lose weight. Researchers have found that individuals who write down everything they eat and drink lose almost twice as much weight as those who do not.
Behold the luscious, red pomegranate—it is a fruit rich in flavor and nutrients and is a delectable wintertime treat. A symbol of abundance and fertility throughout history, the pomegranate has achieved superfood status in recent years.
Winter is not known for its abundance of fresh vegetables—which poses a conundrum because our bodies still need nutrients even if the soil has gone on lockdown for the season. But Mother Nature would never leave us completely hanging, which is why the cold season provides nutrient-dense cruciferous vegetables.
The end of summer does not have to mean the end of fresh vegetables. Winter may not be the best time to enjoy a crisp salad or a juicy tomato, but it is the perfect time to embrace the culinary delights of the winter squash.
A nutritious diet is one of the key factors to maintaining health. While there is no such thing as a miracle food, there are some foods that provide a higher level of nutrients than others. (These are often called nutrient-dense foods.)
Pumpkin deserves its place on the fall menu. Behold the bounty of fall—apples, pears, root vegetables, squash, and pumpkin. Yes, pumpkin. Pumpkins are emblematic of fall, yet they rarely make it to the table. But pumpkins are for more than carving and pies—they deserve to hold a larger role in the fall kitchen. If you [...]
If you need another reason to switch to whole grains, maybe the results of a recent study will convince you. Researchers found that adults who eat three servings of whole grains a day (and less than one serving of refined grains a day) have less belly fat.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s a refrain we hear from dieticians, educators, and health experts. Breakfast—or the lack thereof—has the potential to make or break your day. This tiny, early morning meal has the power to fuel your brain and body for a healthy, happy, focused day.
Dieting may amount to nothing more than a simple math equation—eat less and exercise more to create a calorie deficit—but it is anything but simple. If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve no doubt made a few critical dieting mistakes.
For gardeners—or locavores who shop the local farmers markets—late summer and early fall is a time of endless bounty. Fruits and vegetables abound and it can be hard for your table (and tummy) to keep up with the production. But any dedicated gardener knows that preserving food is one of the joys of gardening—there is nothing like the taste of home-canned peaches on a cold winter day.
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