Are There Healthy and Unhealthy Salts?
The term “healthy salt” is a bit of an oxymoron. Here's everything you need to know about the nutritional differences between sea salt and table salt.
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How to Cook Gnocchi
Gnocchi is a traditional Italian dish that is most often made with potatoes, flour and eggs. Boiling or pan-frying gnocchi are the most common cooking method. Similar to most pasta types, you can serve gnocchi in a variety of ways with or without sauce depending on your personal preference.
Let Brussels Sprouts Become an Important Part of Your Diet
This cruciferous vegetable is related to cabbage and broccoli and is a popular addition to salads or roasted with balsamic vinegar as a side dish. Let's look at the many health benefits of Brussels sprouts and delicious ways to prepare them.
Is Your Child Walking 12,000 Steps A Day?
How much exercise do my children need to stay healthy? And what does exercise look like for a child? Walking 12,000 steps a day is a great way to get started.
Fueling Your Body for Energy
We can control what we eat—and the right diet can make a big difference in how energized we feel. So, how do we balance our diet and metabolism to ensure we are energized and satiated?
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The Truth About Metabolism
Metabolism—it’s a term you’ve probably heard often, that’s blamed or praised for weight changes and energy levels. But how much control do we really have over this complex system in our bodies? From genetics and age to hormones and body composition, many factors influence metabolism in ways we can’t always influence. So, how do we separate myth from fact and focus on what truly matters when it comes to our metabolic health?
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Lifestyle Changes for Longevity
With quick fixes and wellness trends, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing the next best thing when it comes to giving ourselves the best chance at a long, healthy life. With developing a healthy lifestyle, it’s less of a sprint and more of a marathon. In fact, a study done by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that low-risk lifestyle habits are critical for a longer life expectancy. So, what lifestyle changes can we make to positively impact longevity?
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Should I Eat High Protein Ice Cream Instead?
Made with added protein, low-fat milk or milk alternative and sugar substitutes, these pints are marketed as “healthier” and “guilt free.” But are they? Let’s look at high protein ice cream, the claims around the dessert and whether it’s worth buying instead of regular ice cream.
Diet Tweaks to Improve Sleep Quality
Want to get better, more consistent sleep? Improving sleep quality may be a few diet tweaks away. Here’s how food affects the sleep cycle, and which foods promote and disrupt a good night’s sleep.
Healthy, Kid-Approved St. Patrick’s Day Treats
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day as a family is a great way to break the routine and make the day-to-day exciting. Creating colorful, creative snacks is a good way to foster a love for healthy eating while making memories. Here are two easy-to-make, nutritious ideas.
This Week’s Featured Recipe :
Pesto Rosso Pizza Rolls
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What You Can Control for Healthy Aging
Aging is inevitable, but how we age isn’t entirely out of our hands. There are many ways to age well by taking control of our habits and routines. What can we do to age in a way that leaves us feeling strong, capable, and in control?"
What You Can't Control with Your Health
While lifestyle choices play a significant role in our health, there’s no escaping the influence of genetics and family history. There are certain things we may be born with that can increase the risk for certain diseases or health conditions. So, understanding your genetic makeup can empower you to make informed decisions about your health. Let’s get into it; how much of our health is actually determined by family history—and what can we do to take control?
What You Can Control with Your Health
Ever feel like your health is beyond your control? Today we’re focusing on practical changes in our daily routines that can have a powerful impact on overall health. Let’s talk about what factors have the biggest impact and small steps we can start taking to chip away.
Are New Year’s Resolutions Bad?
Integrative health expert, keynote speaker, radio personality, business owner and NASM Master Trainer Angela T. Moore talks about the pros and cons of New Year's resolutions. Are they bad? The answer might surprise you.
Nutrition Differences in Farm-Raised vs. Wild-Caught Fish
Does it matter if the fish on your plate was pulled fresh from a local lake or flown in from a fish farm?
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds (Plus Two Tasty Variations)
Don't sleep on homemade roasted pumpkin seeds this fall! Here is a basic recipe for this crispy, crunchy and delicious snack, plus two fun variations.
