We've all been told time and time again that food is medicine, and it has the ability to alter our health and functional capacity. However, factors regarding what, how and when to eat for optimal health are still somewhat controversial subjects, along with what the best longevity diet is. We can learn from the blue…
Whether you're aware of it or not, your diet has an impact on the environment. No matter what type of eating plan you choose to follow — whether the Paleo diet, plant-based diet or one's that health-focused, such as the Mediterranean diet — chances are that you'd like your food choices to have positive effects…
Anger is a normal and healthy human emotion that is linked to physiological and biological changes. While it's an important emotion that allows people to express their emotions, the intensity of anger varies, and anger management is critical for maintaining control. When you aren't able to deal with adversity or disagreements in a positive, constructive…
Year after year, when experts rank the healthiest eating patterns for the general population to follow, the Mediterranean diet often comes out on top. Now, a new diet called the Southern European Atlantic Diet (SEAD) is proving to be just as beneficial for overall health, even though it includes certain foods that we're commonly told…
A diet rich in protein is linked to a number of health benefits for both middle-aged and older adults, including help with weight management, bone health and retention of muscle mass. Can protein lower high blood pressure? It seems that eating different types of protein sources, including both plant and animal proteins, is the key…
Kamut® (pronounced ka-moot) is a trademarked name given to khorasan wheat. The grain had been all but forgotten, but recently it is making a comeback. This is most likely because of its enjoyable taste, texture, nutritional value and hypoallergenic properties. Want to mix up your grain options? Add Kamut to your pantry, and use it…
Stir fry meals are often a go-to meal for busy folks. But even with an array of veggies, those dinners can start to feel stale. Luckily, now you have this Thai Chicken Stir Fry in your back pocket! I love the variety of vegetables in this dish: We've got crunchy snow peas, disease-fighting mushrooms, and…
Made famous by the Atkins diet and other similar weight-loss plans, low-carb diets are most well-known for shedding pounds fast. Despite what might initially come to mind when you think about low-carb diet plans or what you may have been told about why low-carb diets are bad for you, research suggests that a balanced low-carb…
Dietary risk factors are estimated to cause 11 million deaths annually. Can a healthy diet extend your life span? According to recent research, it very likely can. We've known for years that diets containing plenty of healthy fats (such as from olive oil and nuts), vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (from foods like veggies, fruits and…
Ever hear of a "blondie" brownie? A blondie resembles your traditional brownie, with one major difference, one's made with vanilla and the other with chocolate. The thing is, I love benefit-rich dark chocolate and even my blondie has to have some chocolate chips thrown in there, so this recipe is a spin on the blondie (which…
