Trying new diets can be tough: all those things to avoid, to eat more of, new ingredients to buy. It's enough to drive anyone bonkers, but there's one way of eating that's gained notoriety — the ketogenic, or "keto," diet and its keto recipes. The keto diet is one of the most effective that I've…
When it comes to your lifestyle and habits, there's plenty you can do to maintain a positive mindset and outlook, including sleeping enough, exercising and also eating "happy food." Eating happily involves consuming plenty of foods that provide nutrients such as protein, tryptophan, omega-3s and vitamin B12, which are linked to better overall mental health.…
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…
Looking to lose weight fast in a healthy way? Looking to lose belly fat? It's tempting to turn to quick fixes like taking weight loss pills marketed as natural "fat burners." In fact, surveys show that approximately 15 percent of U.S. adults have now used weight-loss dietary supplements at some point in their lives, with more…
What makes spring so beautiful for many people leads to misery for those who suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms. Fresh-cut grass, blooming trees and flowers, and weeds release pollen, causing seasonal allergies (also known as hay fever) in an estimated 40 million to 60 million people each year, or up to 20 percent of people…
While a fetus is developing within a mother's womb, it's possible for his/her growth to be stunted (or "restricted") due to a number of factors, including the mom's health and genetic abnormalities. Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a condition in which an unborn baby is smaller than expected based on the point in pregnancy. Although…
Not only is the Mediterranean diet a tasty way to eat, drink and live, but it’s also a realistic and sustainable way to reduce disease-causing inflammation and maintain a healthy weight. In fact, U.S. News named the Mediterranean Diet the best overall diet among different 41 diets. For thousands of years, people living along the Mediterranean Sea…
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays a role in more than a hundred enzymatic reactions in the body, which is why consuming foods high in zinc is so important. This mineral (along with iron) is needed in small amounts every day in order to maintain your health and perform important functions. Zinc benefits come from…
Dietary risk factors are estimated to cause 11 million deaths annually. For context, less than 6 million people have died from the COVID-19 virus as of February 2022. 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…
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…
