The health benefits of yogurt have been cited for centuries, but many people still don’t realize just how valuable yogurt can be to living a healthy lifestyle. Yogurt can actually benefit your health in a variety of ways, and it should definitely be added to...
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Move over pecans. You’ve been unseated by the walnut for the nut highest in antioxidants. Pecans once carried this coveted distinction, but according to a new study, walnuts have the highest level of top-quality antioxidants of any nut tested. One more reason to eat walnuts....
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As allergy season approaches, people start reaching for their trusty box of tissues - and their antihistamines. Unfortunately, some antihistamines you buy at the drugstore make you feel groggy and give you a dry mouth. What if you could get allergy relief by sipping tea?...
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Almonds are considered to be one of the earliest domesticated tree nuts, and one of the most prized snacks in the world. Packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals, it is easy to see why the almond is present on almost every continent and...
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Berries aren't just bursting with flavor, but body-boosting benefits too. Learn more about five of the best berries: Raspberries fight free radicals They are high in ellagic acid, an antioxidant that helps neutralize harmful "free radicals" that can lead to cancer. A study published in the Journal...
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You're health conscious, but sometimes you have a craving for something sweet and delicious. Unfortunately, most of the prepared desserts you find at grocery stores are filled with fat and sugar. If you’re too busy to prepare your own healthy dessert, what are your options?...
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There are some pretty compelling reasons to “green” your dinner plate with this crunchy, cruciferous vegetable. All veggies are good for you, but when it comes to health benefits, broccoli really rocks. Here are five reasons you ― and your family ― should eat more...
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Teenagers will eat junk food when they get the chance. That is a fact! There are some key nutrients that teenagers require, nutrients that are often lacking in a young person’s diet. A deficiency in any of them can lead to tiredness, low energy, acne,...
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Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamins K and C: 1 cup (150 grams) of shredded, boiled cabbage contains 91% of the RDA for vitamin K and 50% for vitamin C. Cabbage is also a very good source of dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B6 and...
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The tomato not only thrills the taste buds, it also helps fight disease. Tomatoes are a treasure of riches when it comes to their health benefits. The tomato is an excellent source of vitamin C (one medium tomato provides 40% of the RDA), biotin (vitamin...
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