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Everyone has an unhealthy eating habit. However, not everyone has identified it as a problem or knows what to do to avoid it. Even more so, not everyone is ready to make the change. According to Dr. Nora Volkow, director of NIH’s National Institute of Drug Abuse, “Habits play an important role in our health…. Read More »
While vegan and plant-based diets have been growing in popularity in recent years, only about three percent of Americans follow a vegan diet. Plant-based diets cover a broad spectrum. Vegetarianism generally refers to a diet free of fish and meat, but some vegetarians – referred to as pescatarians – choose to include fish in their… Read More »
The human body has many natural responses designed to help it fight off harmful entities, such as toxins, injuries, and infections. One of these processes is inflammation. This is the body’s way of fighting off ailments, especially when it comes to damage to the body’s muscles and cells, which can lead to chronic inflammation. Sure,… Read More »
When cooking with frozen meats, there is one rule that everyone should follow to keep themselves safe from food poisoning – defrost your meat safely. Frozen meats contain harmful bacteria that are left dormant when frozen. Thawing meat incorrectly can reactivate dormant bacteria and lead to serious foodborne illnesses like Salmonella and E.coli poisoning. Meat… Read More »
Everyone loves fresh produce but keeping it fresh can be difficult. Fruits and vegetables decay at different rates depending on how and where they are stored. Keeping some of them out on the counter can cause them to rot while keeping others in the fridge can cause the spread of bacteria. There are key components… Read More »
A well-stocked pantry is one thing, but a well-stocked pantry that promotes healthy eating is another. Keeping frozen lasagna in your fridge and ramen in your pantry is one way to make dinners easy, but it certainly isn’t healthy. A hearty plate of meat-lovers lasagna or remnants of your go-to dorm room dinner is okay… Read More »
When you’ve had a busy day, the last thing you want to do is spend hours slaving over dinner. Enter the crockpot! Here are a few healthy, minimal-ingredient recipes to get you through the week: Three-Ingredient Balsamic Chicken This balsamic chicken is a low-calorie dish and accommodates just about every popular diet. If you aren’t… Read More »
As you age, it’s normal to experience some cognitive decline. But with the rising prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, you may be concerned about your overall brain health. Fortunately, simple modifications to your diet can help stave off cognitive decline. Do Brain-Health Supplements Work? A little over a quarter of U.S. adults over the… Read More »
