We’ve come a long way from the days of low-fat or fat-free everything, as we have learned more about the nuance behind the role dietary fat can play in our overall health. Not all fat is “bad” and there’s a time and place for every type of fat in a healthy diet, even when you’re…

Green Goddess Tuna Salad Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Canned tuna makes this recipe convenient and pantry-friendly while also offering an impressive punch of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Use the remaining herb sauce as a dressing for salads or grain bowls, as a spread on sandwiches or as…

Obesity rates have tripled since the 1960s in the U.S., according to a report from Trace One, with over 40% of adults classified as obese. Diabetes has surged from less than 3% of the adult population in 1980 to more than 11% today. Diets play a key factor in these numbers, but how does Connecticut…

HUNTINGTON — What a person eats and how healthy their heart is are deeply connected. “When you have a diagnosis of diabetes, it does increase your risk for heart disease,” said Jessica Meek, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietician with Marshall Health Network.

It’s February, and we don’t need a groundhog (or, erm, a “weather reveal” cake) to tell us that the days are going to be cold and short for a while yet. It’s probably why many people say February is the worst or at least the dreariest month (more about that below). But hey! It’s also…

Certain foods have generated devoted followings among people from all walks of life. While flavorful foods can be hard to resist, some wildly popular items found in refrigerators and pantries far and wide could be compromising millions of people’s heart health. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute notes that food and heart health are…

Cucumbers have always been cool. Now, thanks to social media, they are also hot. Advertisement Viral cucumber recipes racked up millions of views in the past year, thrusting the salad-bar staple into the spotlight. Which might leave you wondering: healthwise, can “cukes” endure the glare? Or should they be deleted from your diet? Unlike some…

Healthy Eating Tips During Change Of Season As the weather transitions from winter to summer, our bodies undergo a significant change, and our diet should be altered, too. During the winter months, our bodies crave warm, comforting, and nutrient-dense foods to combat the cold and darkness. As the weather warms up, however, our bodies show…

Non-profit organization GreenDesert is helping teach students the importance of healthy habits and sustainable living. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — Students at Cheatham Elementary School in Laveen are getting a hands-on lesson in sustainability and healthy eating through a program called “Cooking from the Garden” started by the non-profit organization GreenDesert. Quita Jackson, GreenDesert’s cofounder, said…

Eating healthy meals on a tight budget is possible, nutritionists insist, after research found that foods packed with nutrients are twice as expensive on average. Food experts have contacted The Times to highlight the many affordable and nutritious alternatives to cheap and ultra-processed foods that are common across supermarket shelves. They point out that cooking…