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.”
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Yo-yoing weight seems, to most of us, to be almost inevitable. Now, researchers have done one of the first in-depth studies to figure out the science behind keeping weight off after a diet. Their results might change the way we view weight maintenance.
CVS Health is celebrating National Women’s Health Week by offering free heart-health screenings to anyone who would like one — not just women. You’ll learn your levels of both good and bad cholesterol, blood sugar, BMI and blood pressure.
We love salsa. That might be because we’re based in southern California. Good, homemade salsa is always delicious. The stuff from a jar is tasty, but it can have many additives, including sugar. Here are four great salsa recipes you’ll love!
