There’s more to pumpkins than simply being Halloween jack-o’lanterns. They actually have many health benefits too! Pumpkins are rich in fiber, which keeps you feeling full longer. However, despite being filling, they are also low calorie, with less than 50 calories per serving of canned pumpkin, which by the way is also about 90% water! … Continue reading Power Up With Pumpkin
Look forward to lunch again with these delicious and healthy on-the-go ideas from your grocery store. Most of us are time crunched and need lunch in a hurry on a busy workday. Well, take heart, there are healthy options you can quickly pick up at the grocery store, as healthy fast food items can … Continue reading Healthy On-the-Go Lunch Ideas
When training, no athlete wants a cold to run him down and limit his exercise program. Enter the diet, which can boost immune function and lower the risk of illness. To maintain your immune system, follow an individualized eating plan that is well-balanced and meets your energy, carbohydrate, protein, and micronutrients needs. Determine your fueling … Continue reading Foods to Promote Immune Function
Eating right and staying fit are important no matter what your age. Assimilating our nutrition to the natural aging process of our body can help us maintain long term good health. Here are some tips for older adults (> age 60) to maintain their health through wiser nutritional choices Older adults have decreased caloric requirements, … Continue reading Eating for Healthy Aging
When Halloween comes and goes, what do you do with all those jack-o-lanterns and decorative pumpkins? The obvious choice is to use them in delicious recipes. However, carved pumpkins start to quickly spoil after sitting out for 24 hours, making them potentially unsafe to eat. However, there are so many other clever ways you … Continue reading Creative Ways To Use A Pumpkin
Its name comes from the Greek words OROS, which means mountain; and GANOS, which means joy. The name says it all. Its leaves are often more flavorful when dried than fresh, and it has a warm, highly aromatic, and slightly bitter taste — the perfect seasoning for both robust and light and earthy sauces, roasted … Continue reading Health Benefits of Oregano
