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25 Superfoods To Add to Your Grocery List in 2024
Fueling your body with the right nutrients is essential for optimal health, but no single food provides all the nutrition you need for optimal health and wellness. That’s why it’s important to include a variety of foods in your diet, as each ingredient brings different nutritional benefits to your plate. While all foods support your…
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“A Bigger Table Foundation” brings students to farms to promote healthy eating
BIXBY, Okla. — A Bixby mother’s passion for agriculture and healthy eating has blossomed into a business changing the way consumers perceive food. Not only that, but Kat Robinson has now made it her mission to bring nutrition to Green Country classrooms to educate kids and their parents on making lifestyle choices for the better.…
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Adapting to local foods: The growing appeal of the Atlantic diet
New research suggests that the “Atlantic” diet may compete with the Mediterranean diet for top honors when it comes to healthy food choices. The two are in many ways similar. A study in JAMA Network Open said those who followed the diet for six months lowered their cholesterol, lost belly fat and otherwise countered metabolic…
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A Heart-Healthy Head Start for Your Kids
HOUSTON – We can all agree that no hearts are more important on Valentine’s Day than our kiddos. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp paid a visit to Children’s Memorial Hermann Pediatrics in Katy to chat with pediatrician, Dr. Krystal Batchelor, about some of the healthy habits you can teach your children early on, to set up…
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The benefits of a Mediterranean diet with farro and ancient grains
This post was written based on a presentation given by Caitlyn Bauer, MS, RDN, LD, Parkview Center for Healthy Living. You might have seen headlines about the health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet. But what does that mean, practically? How does that differ from how most Americans eat? Let’s explore what a Mediterranean diet…
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Embracing Heart-Healthy Diets: Steps Towards A Healthier Future
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, claiming nearly 18 million lives each year. However, studies indicate that the likelihood of developing CVDs can be significantly mitigated by adopting a heart-healthy diet alongside other lifestyle modifications. Today, we delve into the heart-healthy food trends and diets that are making a significant impact…
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Here Are The New Heart Healthy Food Trends
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) stand as the leading cause of mortality worldwide, claiming nearly 18 million lives each year. Studies indicate that adopting a heart-healthy diet, alongside other lifestyle modifications, can mitigate the likelihood of developing CVDs. A heart-healthy diet predominantly features fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while limiting intake of saturated fat, trans fats, cholesterol,…
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Nutritionists reveal the healthiest aphrodisiac foods
Explore More Doing the dirty should start with eating clean. Aphrodisiacs ― a term derived from Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love ― is a food or other substance that is thought to increase one’s libido. While erotic mood-boosting foods are more folklore than fact, many foods dubbed aphrodisiacs can indeed contribute to healthy blood circulation,…
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Guarding your Heart: Proactive Measures Millennials can take against Heart Disease
Despite being frequently associated with the older demographic, heart disease is a health concern that millennials should be aware of. Traditionally, heart disease usually develops in women in their 50s and beyond, but the rising prevalence of heart disease in younger populations suggests that it’s never too early to begin implementing heart-healthy practices into your…
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Ultra-processed foods score worse on food package labeling
<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2024/ultra-processed-foods.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/hires/2024/ultra-processed-foods.jpg" data-sub-html="Percentage of red, amber, and green FOPL traffic lights across fat (a), saturated fat (b), total sugar (c) and salt (d) by NOVA group (processed culinary ingredients not shown). MPF n 986; PF n 283; UPF n 1650. FOPL, front of package label; MPF, minimally processed food; PF, processed food; UPF, ultra-processed…
