Taking dietary supplements can be a great way to get nutrients you’re missing from your diet and help support a healthy life. But, have you considered the dangers they could pose if taken indiscriminately by a child? A study released in July 2017 underscores the importance of understanding your dietary supplements and protecting your children…
There's one way of cooking vegetables that turns even veggie haters into lovers. It's easy, doesn't require fancy ingredients and is a delicious way to get more nutrients into your diet. I'm talking about roasting them, of course! You likely already roast veggies like sweet potatoes, carrots and bell peppers, but this method of cooking…
I never like a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to nutrition. We all have unique biologies — what fuels one person could leave another feeling lousy. That's one of my main issues with the What the Health documentary streaming on Netflix. In this What the Health review, I'll offer my own take and outline the…
You may reach for the spinach or kale in the supermarket to prepare your favorite salads, but what about using romaine lettuce too? Not only does it provide a mild, non-bitter taste and a satisfying crunch, romaine lettuce nutrition is also quite impressive — with the presence of powerful antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Romaine is the…
Raise your hand if you've ever gone to the doctor, weren't seen on time and then spent just a few minutes with your doctor before being ushered out? Or perhaps your health care provider sent you home with a few new prescriptions and no real explanation as to why your health was suffering? Welcome to…
According to research conducted by the the United States Department of Agriculture, people in the U.S. consume about 500 more calories today than they did 40 years ago — and a whopping 92 percent of the increased per capita caloric intake is attributable to processed grains, oils and other fats dominating most Americans' diets. Surveys show…
House dust causes fat gain? I know it may seem far-fetched, but those little dust bunnies hiding under your couch are housing much more than pesky pet hair and microscopic pieces of dirt. A 2017 study published in Environmental Science & Technology suggests everyday household chemicals lurking in dust could be acting as obesogens — obesity-promoting compounds…
Baked ziti is an Italian-American dish that tops many people's lists when it comes to their favorite comfort foods. With the classic must-have ingredients of pasta, tomato sauce and melted cheese, baked ziti has a flavor and texture combination that rarely lets you down. Typically, baked ziti includes wheat-based ziti or penne, but this vegetarian…
Worldwide, it's estimated that around 400 million people have the genetic disorder called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. G6PD deficiency almost always occurs in males and is most likely to affect people from parts of Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, or the Middle East. In the U.S., about 1 in every 10 African-American males has the defective gene that…
Nearly everyone loves a good steak. But did you know that you can have a delicious vegetarian steak, too? Veggie lovers, meet this cauliflower steak recipe. What Is Cauliflower Steak? Cauliflower steak is just a fancy name for a thick slice of fresh cauliflower. When you slice cauliflower into "steaks" and then roast them in…
