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Diet
June 2, 2021
Cocoa May Protect Men’s Hearts from Stress

We are always looking for ways to promote less stress and protect our bodies from the impact of stress. That’s why new research that shows cocoa may guard men’s hearts against the physical effects of mental stress interested us so much!

Diet
June 2, 2021
Is the 20/20 Diet Worth the Hype?

After last year, hearing “20/20” might have you running for the hills! But, the 20/20 Diet is a four-phase diet invented by TV’s “Dr. Phil.” We’re taking a look at the 20/20 Diet to see if it’s worth the buzz around it.

Recipes
June 1, 2021
Four Recipes Using Rotisserie Chicken

Store-cooked rotisserie chickens can be just as healthy as one made at home. You can use them as an ingredient to skip a step in recipes. Here are four great recipes that use rotisserie chicken.

Get Out There
May 28, 2021
How to Enjoy Crowded Parks

This summer is expected to “be the biggest season in the history of the Park Service.” The National Park Service has launched a program to help people prepare for a trip in this busy year. It’s called “Plan Like a Park Ranger.”

Diet
May 28, 2021
Onions Aren’t Just Delicious: They’re Great for Cholesterol

Onions are ubiquitous. It’s hard to imagine savory cooking without onions. But did you know that they have many health benefits, including possibly lowering cholesterol?

Diet
May 27, 2021
How to Eat Pasta Healthily

New research shows that eating pasta may prevent some chronic diseases. You don’t necessarily have to completely swear off pasta to maintain normal blood sugar. You just have to approach it differently than you have in the past.

Lifestyle
May 26, 2021
Vitamin D Supplements May Aid Black Adults’ Heart Health

A study found that people with dark skin had lower vitamin D levels and nitric oxide, and poorer blood vessel function. Dark skin has a harder time absorbing UVB rays from the sun.

Lifestyle
May 26, 2021
Should the Microbiome Be Treated as an Organ?

So much of your health begins with the microorganisms in your gut. Knowing how large of a role the microbiome plays in health, some scientists are saying that we should start considering it to be an organ and treating it as such.

Recipes
May 25, 2021
Four Asparagus Recipes to Enjoy This Summer

These four delicious asparagus recipes are perfect for summer cooking as they aren’t as hearty and stick to your ribs as some winter recipes. In the summer, we often want things that don’t weigh us down quite so much.

Diet
May 24, 2021
Beet Juice Can Help Health, Blood Sugar

Beets, or beetroots, are in season throughout the summer. Blended beet juice is rich in fiber, low in calories and can help keep blood sugar stable. It’s high in dietary nitrates that can be great for people with high blood pressure concerns.

Get Out There
May 21, 2021
Get Out for Date Your Mate Month!

When you are married or have a partner, date night may fall by the wayside. But dating, even when you are in a relationship, has health benefits! Many places have reopened, and if you are still uncomfortable, picnics and outdoor dinners are great!

Diet
May 21, 2021
Vegetarians Have Better Cholesterol

If you grow up thinking of a meal as meat and two vegetables, changing your idea to eating less meat or going vegetarian can be a bitter pill to swallow. But, new research shows that across the board, vegetarians have better cholesterol levels than meat-eaters.

Diet
May 20, 2021
Chestnuts Aren’t Just for Christmas

While we love singing about chestnuts roasting on an open fire, cooking chestnuts doesn’t have to be complicated. They don’t have to be saved for special occasions, and can be very healthy and aid blood sugar!

Diet
May 19, 2021
Fasting May Offer Blood Pressure Benefits During Weight Loss

A new study has shown that starting a diet with a fasting period may have health benefits for blood pressure. However, before starting any diet, especially one with a fast, it’s crucial to talk to a doctor.

Diet
May 19, 2021
Can You Lose a Pound a Day?

When we want to look a certain way, we often stop thinking about healthy weight loss and prioritize weight loss in general. You turn toward diets that promise you can lose a pound a day. But, do they work and are they healthy?

Recipes
May 18, 2021
Four Amazing Low-carb Burger Buns

Burgers are a staple food of the summer. Ground beef is low-carb, so burgers in and of themselves won’t upset blood sugar. But, burger buns can be loaded with carbohydrates. Here are four delicious low-carb burger bun recipes to enjoy this summer!

Lifestyle
May 17, 2021
Sleeping Pills Don’t Help Women in the Long Run

Around nine million Americans take prescription sleeping pills every year. But, new research has found that they don’t help women in the long run.

Diet
May 14, 2021
What We Get Wrong About Cholesterol and Diet

According to an analysis of research, unless a person eats three times more cholesterol than the average amount, it doesn’t impact blood cholesterol levels. Fat plays a far more significant role.

Exercise
May 14, 2021
How to Responsibly Enjoy the National Parks

Our national parks are beautiful land meant for everyone to enjoy. The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace can help you minimize your impact on the park to ensure that they are gorgeous for generations to come!

Diet
May 13, 2021
Processed Foods May Harm Immune System, Increase Insulin Resistance

A study has shown that processed food may have an impact on your immune system and blood sugar. Researchers using mice found that a Western-style diet rich in low-fiber processed foods might increase the risk of chronic infections and inflammation.

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