Fun facts: Grapefruits were first bred as a hybrid in Barbados in the 18th century, and when first discovered were called the “forbidden fruit.” Its “parents” are the pomelo and sweet orange, and it was primarily used as ornamental fruit until the late 19th century. It comes in many varieties, determinable by color, which is caused [...]
You’ve been told a trillion times not to buy produce out of season. But that doesn’t mean you have to skip the fruits you love this time of year. It’s just a matter of knowing which version is the healthiest and tastiest. “In the winter, frozen or dried options may have a leg up over [...]
We’ve all been there… less than a few hours after you’ve eaten an entire meal you suddenly find yourself starving. Well, sometimes it’s not just eating that does the trick, it is also what and how you eat. Here are some tips to curb that seemingly endless appetite: Water: We often mistake thirst for hunger [...]
Add one more reason to the endless list of why it is great to have friends: they can help you eat healthy! When people share a meal together, they tend to eat as much or as little as their dining companion does, so engage your fellow eaters to share your love of a healthier meal, and [...]
I don’t know about you, but as a former Brownie and Girl Scout I simply can’t resist those cookie sales. After all, it is for a good cause! (Not to mention, there are a few of those cookies my taste buds also can’t resist!) This is the time of year when the troops go door-to-door [...]
Potato chips seem so foreign, I can’t even remember the last time I ate any. All that grease and trans-fat… ugh! We have shared with you Haylie Pomroy‘s delicious recipe for Kale Chips, and we are also big fans of other veggie and fruit chips. They make a handy snack, and are healthy and delicious. [...]
It’s true: Certain foods have a very high thermogenic effect, so you literally scorch calories as you chew. Other eats contain nutrients and compounds that stoke your metabolic fire. Feed your metabolism with these. Whole grains Your body burns twice as many calories breaking down whole foods (especially those rich in fiber such as oatmeal [...]
“Certain key foods can dramatically reduce your heart disease risk,” says Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, an associate professor of medicine and epidemiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Add these superfoods today for a healthier heart. Oatmeal A review of 67 studies showed that diets high in soluble fiber, like the kind in [...]
First that nasty cold knocked out the IT department, then your desk-mate started sniffling. At this time of year, there seems to be a perpetual virus going around the office. One way to help? Load up on superfoods that give your immune system a fighting chance, but don’t wait until you’re already feeling under the [...]
It’s no secret that too much salt and sugar in your diet can do damage to your health. Reducing your salt and sugar intake can be a difficult task but it is possible to cut back without feeling that you’re missing out. Haylie is always urging us to turn to Stevia and Agave Nectar for [...]
