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The Best Foods for All-Day Energy
Put the pep back in your step with these nutrient-boosting foods. Read More
chia seeds
These nutritional superstars don't get enough recognition! Here's why. Read More
Greek yogurt with spoon
This nutritious snack has more benefits than you may realize. Read More
Is There a Right Way to Eat Fruit?
Tuesday, 11/13/2012 at 03:01 PM
Fruit is an incredibly healthy food group that's packed with vitamins, nutrients, fiber, and water. But there have been some nutritional claims circulating that suggest fruit can also be ... Read More
How-to Video: How to Make Almond Milk
Wednesday, 08/29/2012 at 11:52 AM
If you're looking for an alternative to traditional cow's milk, almond milk is a great option. Aside from drinking it straight, almond milk works in smoothies, baked good, and of course ... Read More
Are Eggs Healthy or Are They as Bad as Smoking?
Wednesday, 08/15/2012 at 03:18 AM
For years whole eggs with the yolk had a pretty villainous reputation for being cholesterol bombs and an omelet was dubbed a heart attack on a plate. But recently whole eggs have earned a bit ... Read More
The Health Benefits of Olive Oil and Unexpected Ways to Use It
Monday, 08/13/2012 at 06:03 PM
At this point I’m sure you’re well aware of the health perks of oil, particularly olive oil, but it turns out this tasty fat is good for more than just heart health. Did you know olives and ... Read More
Health and Color: Exercise and Eat Green to Boost Mood
Thursday, 08/09/2012 at 01:46 PM
Ideally we should all be eating at least three cups of greens every week, a goal that nearly 70 percent of Americans fail to meet. But new research published in the journal Environmental ... Read More
The Surprising Foods that Build Muscle
Wednesday, 06/27/2012 at 10:57 PM
When you think of muscle-building foods like protein-rich meat or eggs ala the film Rocky may come to mind, but research shows that veggies also play an important role. A new Swedish study ... Read More
Alicia Silverstone The Kind Diet
Thursday, 05/31/2012 at 02:49 PM
While you may have heard about those non-meat eaters known as vegetarians, there is an extreme sect of them called vegans, or those who not only skip the meat, but also avoid dairy, eggs, and ... Read More