Sometimes we start healthy routines with the best of intentions, but sticking to it can be hard. February is Heart Health Month. In preparation, Mayo Health Clinic has created a virtual challenge called the “Passport to Heart Health.”
There is a long history of cereal brands making alliances with pop culture. We all know the dangers of added sugar and empty carbs. But, new candy-flavored breakfast cereals are hitting the store this month, and some folks are excited.
Peppers are one of the best sources of vitamin C and can aid your immune system during the winter. We often default to enjoying them with healthy dips or as stuffed peppers. Here are some new recipes for you to enjoy in your kitchen!
It’s National Meat Week. Recently meat lovers were given reason to cheer when a study said the amount of red and processed meat in the average diet was perfectly healthy. Now, there are some new doubts about the claim.
One in five Americans takes part in Dry January—a pledge to go booze-free after the excesses of the holidays. Giving up alcohol can aid weight loss, take stress off your liver, help your heart and aid cognition and memory.
The top benefits of owning a dog, according to their owners, are companionship and affection. Study after study has confirmed what many of us already suspected, not only do our dogs make our days feel brighter: they help health.
We talk about the benefits of walking a lot. Anything that gets you moving is great exercise. There are some perks from walking that you might not know about.
A new study has shown that non-milk drinkers aged faster than milk drinkers and people who drank skim, or one percent did better than people who drank whole or two percent milk. The results were startling.
Intuitive eating is based on a simple idea: eat well and don’t overeat. You don’t cut out foods, follow a rigorous diet routine or schedule and you don’t count calories. But, is it good for you?
This week, we are looking at some delicious southern recipes that are so warming and comforting when the days are short and the wind chilling!
When we first heard about the Military Diet, we were interested. We thought it might be a thought-out, comprehensive health plan designed by the armed forces to keep people healthy. Then we researched this diet that promotes hot dogs and ice cream.
Researchers have shown that eating walnuts every day is linked to higher amounts of healthy gut bacteria. The bacteria is also linked to lower the risk of heart disease.
We are aware of how dangerous the chemical bisphenol A is. This led to it being phased out of many products and replaced with bisphenol S. Now, scientists are saying that BPS may be dangerous for heart health.
This will not be our last day out on the road trip, but we are entering the final state in the union. We are excited to be visiting Wyoming, with so much to see and do!
A new study shored up beliefs that green tea can aid health. Scientists say that people who drink green tea three or more times a week have longer lifespans and decreased rates of heart disease and strokes. Unfortunately, people who drink black tea experience some, but not all, of the same health benefits.
Fermented foods, said to promote gut health, are continuing to interest people and take up and larger and larger space in the supermarket. But are they worth the hype?
Even though the holidays are over, parties and gatherings continue year-round. We always want to participate in celebrations. That’s why we are sharing four low-carb cake recipes we love!
Ninety percent of Americans consume caffeine daily. New animal research is showing that that caffeine may be helping us in more ways than just staving off fatigue: it can limit weight gain and lower cholesterol.
Many of us are worried about branching out in our diet because of blood sugar concerns. One vegetable many people don’t eat daily is the mushroom, and we wanted to take a look at the blood sugar benefits offered to us by the fungi.
We are thrilled to be back on the road after the holidays, and we’re so pleased to be rolling into Wisconsin. From national parks and Frank Lloyd Wright buildings to giant cows and buildings shaped like castles and space ships, we want to see it all!
