Snack time is a great opportunity to sneak some extra nutrients into your child’s diet. Fill your child’s tummy with whole foods that will provide energy and nutrition. Here is a list of kid-friendly snacks that are both healthy and delicious.
Perhaps you have heard the terms “nutritionist” and “dietitian” and are confused by what they mean. The differences between dietitians and nutritionists focus mainly on what they do and the education required.
The latest evidence suggests that food also “talks” to our genome, which is the genetic blueprint that directs the way the body functions.
In today’s food-obsessed culture we’re inundated with people talking about the benefits of going vegan, eating gluten-free, removing sugar from our diets and more. While all these choices might be excellent health options, oftentimes they’re presented in the form of “guilt marketing.”
In the past decade, scientists have detected microplastic in the bodies of fish and shellfish; in packaged meats, processed foods, beer, sea salt, soft drinks, tap water, and bottled water. If you regularly drink water from plastic bottles, you’re likely ingesting even more plastic than the average consumer.
Organic farmers face unprecedented challenges to preserving their livelihoods as government missteps plus the takeover of organic brands by multinational agribusinesses erode trust in the organic label.
In the kitchen, beets are one of those poor veggies that everyone judges. They come covered in dirt and have a hairy tail. They stain your fingers and have a long cooking time. Yet beets are high in the compound betaine, a mind relaxant that helps treat some forms of depression.
I am delighted to be witnessing mainstream food products emblazoned with the word “vegan” on their labels. But I feel disheartened when that potentially nourishing food turns out to be nothing but junk food.
You’re probably familiar with the Mediterranean diet. But while there’s plenty to celebrate about the Mediterranean diet, there’s also a big problem that we’re not talking about enough.
If the subminimum wage for tipped workers persists, the restaurant industry is unlikely to recover from its growing labor crisis, regardless of how much money the federal government hands out to business owners.
Food is a universal love language, and in the Black community, this love runs deep. It comes from a desire to nourish others, spend time together, maintain traditions, and stay within our means.
Artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose may have zero calories, but your body isn't fooled. When hit with a "sweet" taste, your body expects calories and when this doesn't happen, it causes biochemical distortions that can result in weight gain and other health problems.
A diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can help keep your heart healthy and can keep your blood pressure at a healthy level.
Weight is one of the top things people zoom in on every January. But is focusing on a number on a scale truly the way to invest in our health and wellbeing? Or is it an unnecessary source of pressure that can do more harm than good?
As someone with an eating disorder history, the holidays, which should be joyful and exciting, can be awkward—and even destructive—as the same problems present themselves year after year: We’re expected to spend time with family members who can be jarring.
Minding your diet is easier said than done. It always helps to have a little reminder of how certain foods can affect your skin health. Our list can help with that.
People have used honey for thousands of years for wound healing. While we now have other very effective wound-healing options, honey may still be good for healing certain wounds.
For over a thousand years, natto has been a staple food in Japan, long revered for its nutritive value and many health benefits. Today, natto remains a popular breakfast, snack or side dish, typically eaten with a bowl of rice.
President Joe Biden has called for an all-of-government response to climate change that looks for solutions and opportunities in every sector of the U.S. economy. That includes agriculture, which emits over 600 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent every year.
The easiest ways to promote health below the belt? Food. Here are eight eats that work in favor of your vagina, walls and all. With these eight bites for your bits, it’s easy to put your vagina (and yourself) as a priority. Better yet, try creating recipes that incorporate several of these foods!
It is not impossible to get out of your toxic relationship with the wrong kinds of food. Here are a few of my favorite healthy snacks for weight loss that lift your mood without packing on the pounds.
Awareness. Fire brought awareness. It allowed us to cook food, which gave our brains the nutrients needed to evolve. Without proper nutrition, our brains cannot function at their highest capacity.
This spring bean salad is easy and versatile. As you touch the food and prepare it, imagine you are sending good vibes to all those who eat it, and that they use this energy to bring healing to the world...
Are you looking for a way to add extra flavor and health benefits to your meals without breaking the bank? If so, you’re in the right place. Read on to discover how to transform your meals with turmeric. What Is…
To really understand the essence of nutrition requires the courage to re-imagine the world and bring to our consciousness a view other than the purely material…
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