Matters of the heart are always important, but especially so during the month of February. Not only is there Valentine's Day to think about, February is also American Heart Month. This is a good time to evaluate your food choices and the impact they may have on your heart. Fresh, in season fruits and vegetables are among the best choices you can make for your heart health.
There is no denying that Thanksgiving is a time to indulge. The good news, however, is that many of the dishes found on the holiday table have, at their heart, fresh and flavorful ingredients that are recognized for being not only delicious, but healthy, too. Feasting on rich foods is a favorite tradition, yet these...
Copper
Copper is an important trace mineral that plays an essential role in bodily processes, such as iron utilization, the development of bone and connective tissue, and the elimination of free radicals. It is stored mainly in the liver, but is present in every tissue of the body.
In the development of bone and connective tissue, copper...
Calling All Chocolate Lovers!
An indulgent piece of dark chocolate offers more than a treat for your taste buds. It is a source of beneficial antioxidants, the vitamins, nutrients and minerals that protect cells from destructive molecules called free radicals. The damage to cells caused by free radicals are believed to contribute to the development of a number of...
Healthy Drinking and Eating Habits for Better Sleep
Late at night, when your tired, overworked body begs for sleep but your busy mind is wide awake, you may decide to slide your feet into your slippers and head straight into the kitchen to warm yourself a glass of milk. While we do not need to eat certain foods to get essential shut-eye, there...
Lighten Up Your Lunches!
When it comes to breakfast, lunch and dinner, the one meal that is probably the most difficult to stay on a healthy path with is lunch. From not having enough time to prepare yourself healthy lunches to needing to run errands during the day to keep your life on track, life's continual to-do list makes...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
