Matters of the heart are always important, but especially so during the month of February. Not only is there Valentine's Day to think about, February is also American Heart Month. This is a good time to evaluate your food choices and the impact they may have on your heart. Fresh, in season fruits and vegetables are among the best choices you can make for your heart health.
Lycopene—a carotenoid phytonutrient—is an antioxidant that may help prevent some cancers and heart disease. Lycopene gives pink grapefruit, tomatoes, watermelon, and other produce, its coloring. The antioxidants in lycopene neutralize free radicals that may damage the body's cells. Research has shown that the lycopene in tomatoes can be more (efficiently) absorbed by the body if...
Fresh Herbs
The secret to well-flavored, well-seasoned dishes often lies in the utilization of fresh herbs. Healthy and delicious, herbs are a fantastic way to add flavor - and not a lot of fat or calories - to a wide range of palate-pleasing recipes.
This staple of Italian cooking has the highest antioxidant level of 39 different...
Healthy Ethnic Fare
Flavor. Flavor. Flavor. There are so many fabulously flavorful ethnic foods from all around the globe: Chinese, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican and so many more. And there are many healthy low-fat and low-calorie ways to enjoy global foods, from cooking methods to specific types of foods....
A Healthier Twist
With just a little creativity and a few fresh ingredients, it can be easier than you think to lighten up your favorite dishes and satisfy your cravings. Full of flavor and texture, creamy chicken salad is a tried and true lunchtime favorite that can easily receive a healthier twist, without compromising on flavor.
In most chicken...
Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Gluten, made from the proteins gliadin, glutenin and others, exists with starch in the endosperms of some grass-related grains - notably barley, rye and wheat. Gliadin and glutenin comprise about 80% of the protein contained in wheat seed.
Most people who are on a gluten-free diet are on it primarily to treat celiac disease, a condition...
Produce Color
Produce that share color often share health benefits. Learn about eating by color!
