Articles On:healthy foods

August 5, 2022

Bioflavonoids in Your Diet: What, Why, and How

Dietitian Densie Webb of Environmental Nutrition looks at bioflavonoids: what they are, how they affect ...

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three seniors with baskets of produce - photo by Anna Griessel, Dreamstime. A look at bioflavonoids: what they are, how they affect health, and how to include them in a daily diet – including bioflavonoid supplements.
August 3, 2022

Tips for Healthy Frozen Treats

Summertime increases our cravings for ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and other icy cold desserts ...

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Summer is peak time for ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and other icy cold desserts and snacks. Follow these tips for healthy frozen treats.
July 29, 2022

Pros and Cons of Artificial Sweeteners

Howard LeWine, M.D., of Harvard Health Publishing, looks at the benefits of artificial sweeteners (such ...

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man putting an artificial sweetener in his cup of tea. Photo by Monika Wisniewska, Dreamstime. Seniors Guide looks at the benefits of artificial sweeteners like saccharin, aspartame, stevia, etc. for weight loss – and at possible risks.
July 28, 2022

Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Summer Salad

Here’s a summer salad recipe to make at the height of the season, when watermelon ...

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This is one easy side salad you'll want to serve at all your summer barbecues. (Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer). Make a perfect summer salad when watermelon and cucumbers are juicy and flavorful. Mint brightens and feta adds a creamy, tangy edge.
July 26, 2022

6 Tips for Reducing Inflammation

Inflammation is part of your body’s natural defenses – when a cut swells up and ...

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Happy couple taking a break while inline skating at a park. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. Try these tips for reducing inflammation, taming inflammatory markers that cause heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and depression.
July 22, 2022

Maintaining Bone Health: Risk Factors and Supplements

Healthy bones support mobility, protect our internal organs, and store minerals that can be useful ...

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doctor shows osteoporosis image to female patient. Photo by Dragoscondrea, Dreamstime. Dr. Taryn Smith offers suggestions for maintaining bone health, inc. lifestyle, foods, and supplements for adequate calcium and vitamin D.
July 21, 2022

Strawberry and Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Bark

Looking for a cool treat for yourself, a party, or the grandkids? Strawberry and chocolate ...

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Strawberry and chocolate frozen yogurt bark is perfect for all ages: a delicious, cool, healthy treat. Easy to make with grandkids, too.
July 19, 2022

The Rise of Pea Protein

As the popularity of plant-based eating blooms, protein sources from the plant kingdom have been ...

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Protein sources from the plant kingdom have been flooding the market. Pea protein is now found in many products. We share the pros and cons.
July 15, 2022

5 Foods to Add Protein to Your Diet

Protein is important for older adults in minimizing age-related muscle loss, maintaining lower blood pressure ...

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a platter of eggs and whole grain bread. Five tasty foods to add protein to your diet and tips for using them: eggs, nut butter, lentils, whole grains, and nutritional yeast.
July 1, 2022

10 Herbs and Spices with Health Benefits

Some common food seasonings are beneficial to our bodies as well as our taste buds. ...

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herbs and spices in spoons and scattered on a black background. photo by Alexander Raths, Dreamstime. These 10 herbs and spices with health benefits may inflammation, lower blood sugar, reduce high cholesterol, improve brain function, and more.