Articles On:healthy foods

June 3, 2022

Foods for Better Sleep

In addition to being part of a healthy, balanced diet, some foods provide nutrients that ...

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Banana slices on whole wheat toast with nut butter. Some healthy foods also provide nutrients to contribute to a good night’s sleep. Dietitians weigh in on foods for better sleep.
May 20, 2022

Why Antioxidants Matter and How to Get Them

Nutrition expert Carrie Dennett examines why antioxidants matter, why these nutrition powerhouses benefit health, and ...

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Seniors Guide looks at why antioxidants matter, how the nutrition powerhouses benefit health, and how to best take them into our bodies.
May 18, 2022

Can You Eat to Ease Pain?

While we often think of diets as a means of looking our best or avoiding ...

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man with knee pain Photo by Natpol Rodbang Dreamstime. Besides eating to avoid certain diseases, it's also possible to eat to ease pain. We examine how the right diet can help manage chronic pain.
May 13, 2022

Breakfast Foods for Better Digestion

Choose breakfast foods for better digestion to avoid embarrassing gas and cramps and aid digestion ...

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oatmeal with berries and tea photo by Nadianb Dreamstime. Breakfast foods for better digestion fend off gas and cramps and aid digestion and nutrient absorption: think healthy fats, yogurt, oatmeal.
May 11, 2022

Include These Four Healthy Nuts in Your Diet

Nuts may feel like a decadent treat thanks to their rich flavor and ability to ...

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healthy nuts in a bowl, photo by Fiveph Dreamstime. Healthy nuts – walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pistachios – benefit heart and brain health, joints, bones, increase energy, and more.
May 6, 2022

5 Calcium-Rich Foods and Tips for Use

Dietitian Novella Lui suggests five calcium-rich foods – with more calcium than a glass of ...

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yogurt almonds honey oats photo by MkStudio Dreamstime. Learn of 5 calcium-rich foods with tips on using them: canned salmon, almonds, canned sardines, firm tofu, and yogurt.
April 18, 2022

Probiotics Without Yogurt

Matthew Solan of Harvard Health Blog shares options for foods that offer probiotics without yogurt, ...

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Many other foods also serve up a good dose of good bacteria. Matthew Solan of Harvard Health Blog shares options for foods that offer probiotics without yogurt, still with those healthy bacteria.
April 8, 2022

7 Spring Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy

These seven spring fruits and vegetables signal a changing of the seasons, refreshing additions to ...

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Grilled Asparagus Photo By Chiyacat Dreamstime. These seven spring fruits and vegetables signal a changing of the seasons, refreshing additions to daily eating, and delicious ways to eat healthy.
April 4, 2022

The Benefits of Dates and a Ramadan Tradition

A cherished ancient fruit, dates serve an important role in Muslim traditions during Ramadan. Recent ...

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Dates In A Bowl Photo By Photomailbox Dreamstime. A cherished ancient fruit, dates serve an important role in Muslim traditions during Ramadan. Recent studies now confirm long-held wisdom around the benefits of dates.
April 1, 2022

The Nutritional Power of Sour Foods

Sour foods offer nutritional power as well as a burst of flavor. These seven foods ...

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These 7 sour foods offer nutritional power that can boost our gut microbiome and provide other benefits to improve health and quality of life. Including one or more of these foods into your daily diet is good for the gut.