Ask the RD Although eggs were exonerated in recent years from their reputation as a hindrance to cholesterol, it’s difficult for individuals who are told one thing for decades to suddenly believe the opposite. The Science The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans removed the recommendations of restricting dietary cholesterol to 300mg/day. This was due in part to a lack of evidence supporting the role …
A High-Fiber Diet Could Help You Live Longer
Add Years to Your Life Eating a fiber-filled diet doesn’t have to mean noshing on bran muffins and drinking prune juice. Avocados, raspberries, artichokes, lentils, kidney beans, and chickpeas are all high in fiber and can help you hit the recommended intake of at least 25 grams per day for women and at least 30 grams per day for men. …
The Surprising Link Between Pushups and Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease risk is usually assessed through a treadmill test, putting participants through their paces to determine how well their hearts respond to high-intensity exercise. But a recent study suggests there might be an easier way to predict heart health: pushups. Participates who were able to do 40 pushups or more at the start showed a 96% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease events …
How to Win the Yo-Yo Diet Battle
The Diet Battle Losing weight then unintentionally regaining it over and over again isn’t just frustrating — it’s also been linked to a higher risk of death, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Weight cycling usually comes down to a diet plan that doesn’t work with your lifestyle or isn’t sustainable. To prevent the yo-yo …
Healthy Food Choices Are Even More Important When You’re Stressed
Opting for healthier food choices can be challenging. It is even more challenging when you feel stressed. According to new research, 38% of adults eat unhealthy foods during periods of stress. But stress eating junk food can have a negative impact on your life, health, and overall mood. Learn how you can alleviate everyday pressures and stress while also keeping …
3 Benefits of Cutting Back on Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial Sweeteners: Friend or Foe? The message for us to cut back on sugar is loud and clear. The average American eats more than 70 pounds of it per person, per year. For many, the solution to cut back is a simple one: Swap sugar-filled beverage and food choices with calorie-free, artificially sweetened options. The American Heart Association suggests replacing …
Can Exercise Help Reduce Depression and Anxiety?
Exercise has been linked to a breadth of health benefits, including cancer prevention, bone density, heart health and many others. But did you know that you’re helping your brain as well? According to numerous studies, regular physical activity can have a positive impact on your mental health. Click here to read more about the connection between exercise and your mental …
Healthy Habits For Life: 10 Tips For Better Nutrition and Weight Loss
Ways to successfully lose weight – and keep it off – are at the top of just about everyone’s wish list. While we can’t offer a quick fix or a magical food that melts away pounds, we can offer proven, practical strategies that will set you up for a lifetime of healthy nutritional habits. Forget the fads, disregard the detox …
Whole Grain Superfood
Going with the (Whole) Grain Whole Grains may be the culinary trendsetters of the 21st century, but the ancient wonders of the grain world have remain unchanged for the last several hundred years. From chia to kamut, sorghum to spelt, like many whole grains, they are significant sources of protein, fiber and other important nutrients,…
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Going with the Grain
Going with the Grain They may be the culinary trendsetters of the 21st century, but the ancient wonders of the grain world have remain unchanged for the last several hundred years. From chia to kamut, sorghum to spelt, like many whole grains, they are significant sources of protein, fiber and other important nutrients, such as…
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