Healthy Eating

Whether you just turned 60 or you're well into your golden years, it's important that you're eating foods that keep your heart and mind healthy. As Angie Asche MS, RD, CSSD owner of Eleat Sports Nutrition and author of Fuel Your Body tells Eat This, Not That!, cardiovascular disease is at the top of the list of health concerns for this age group. While consuming a healthy, well-balanced diet is key for staving off the disease, getting plenty of physical activity should also be prioritized. "This is an especially important…

Our minds may go straight to coffee when we think of the world's favorite drink. However, tea is actually the cheapest and most widely consumed beverage around the globe. Research shows that the list of benefits for drinking tea is extensive, with outcomes like reduced inflammation, decreased risk of heart disease and chronic illness, lowered blood sugar, and much more. Even though tea is such a popular choice for comfort and healing, it doesn't come without some potential downsides. Read on to see what science says about…

Fill up those propane tanks, scrape off those grill grates, and start honing your burger flipping skills, because we're in the thick of BBQ season. This summer, why not try veering away from the traditional beef burger and, instead, getting a bit more creative and creating a burger using plant-based ingredients? Unlike the stuff you find in the frozen aisle of your local supermarket, making your own veggie burgers allows you to control the flavor and feel of your food. By using ingredients like grains, beans, nuts, and…

If you had to choose one breakfast food to eat every single morning for the rest of your life, consider oatmeal. While oatmeal may not sound as exciting as say a donut or a box of sugary cereal, it's full of all kinds of good-for-you-nutrients that assist your body with weight loss, lowering your cholesterol, and even your longevity. Plus, when you follow this secret oatmeal trick, this beloved breakfast food can even help give you a flat belly! However, while eating oatmeal is great for your body's health and longevity, if…

Is there anything better than eating a freshly cut melon on a hot summer day? Watermelon is notorious for bringing the feel-good-summer vibes. This sweet fruit packs a nutritious punch as well. It is high in Vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and is actually a low-sugar fruit when compared cup-for-cup to other tropical fruits. Yet, beyond its nutritional composition, you may experience a few of these secret side effects of eating watermelon. Some may even surprise you! Then, be sure to check out our list of The 7 Healthiest…

If you've relaxed your self-discipline lately, this might give you a reason to reel things in: A new study just published this week points to alcohol use as a major risk factor for seven serious types of cancer, with statistics affecting men and women that will probably make you think. A new cancer study was published July 13 in the peer-reviewed journal, The Lancet Oncology, conducted by a group of researchers from mental health and cancer research institutions in the U.S., Canada, France, and Nigeria. In it, the research…

A hard-boiled egg can be a good source of protein that takes the edge off hunger, but the new "boiled egg diet" takes things a little too far. That's what two dietitians believe, as a restrictive new weight-loss trend is said to be gaining momentum on social media. What exactly is the boiled egg diet? Here's important insight you should know. Keep reading to learn a major side effect of going on the boiled egg diet, and sign up for the Eat This, Not That! newsletter for the nutrition news you need. Also, don't miss This…

If you read this headline and cringed just a tiny bit inside, you might be like a lot of us, recalling your younger years when skipping dinner before heading out to a party seemed like a brilliant way to save on calories. But, in the long run, drinking alcohol on an empty stomach can come with consequences to your health (and, yes, your weight loss goals). To help you understand the exact reasons this isn't a great idea, a dietitian is calling out the cautions. Read up on the reminders for why you shouldn't drink when you…

As if you needed a reason to slice into a healthy loaf of whole grain bread, a new study has revealed how powerful eating a healthy amount of whole grains each day can be to your health. We've got the exact amount the researchers suggest you should eat, with the intriguing mechanism behind this physiological effect. For a new study published this past week in the peer-reviewed Journal of Nutrition, a team of nutrition epidemiology researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities analyzed the diet habits of 3,100 individuals.…

Whether you've found yourself dealing with career headaches, family issues, or have just found the past year particularly tough (and who hasn't?), everyone finds themselves feeling overwhelmed by stress from time to time. While there are many ways to help relieve some of that stress on a day-to-day basis, from exercising regularly to getting more sleep, if your go-to stress relievers aren't helping, there may be some hope closer than you think—in the supplement aisle. Read on to discover the best supplements to take when…