October 24, 2015 The surprising benefit of eating organic beef you never knew about We know: Sometimes it's painful to spend your hard-earned cash on organic, grassfed beef—especially when it costs up to six times more than conventional meat.
October 24, 2015 Artificial sweetener aspartame is safe in diet soda, European review says The European Food Safety Authority has found that the artificial sweetener aspartame is safe for people to consume at the levels currently used in diet soft drinks.
October 24, 2015 Which fats should you be eating? Fat isn’t all bad. In fact we need fat in our diet for energy and vital functions such as brain and cell function and the body’s absorption of nutrients. Virtually all foods, plant and animal, contain some fat, so instead of thinking we should avoid fat our aim should be to get a healthy balance of it
October 24, 2015 A grapefruit a day keeps the doctor away If you are feeling bored with your apple, add some zest to your diet with red, pink and white grapefruit. Here are a few reasons why you should add them to your next grocery list
October 24, 2015 Mediterranean diet may protect against diabetes Without cutting back on calories, adopting a Mediterranean diet rich in extra-virgin olive oil may protect people at high risk for heart disease against diabetes, a new study found.
October 24, 2015 5 ways to eat less packaged food How many foods do you eat each day that come from a box, can, bag, or container of some kind? When I’ve asked clients to track this, they’re often shocked at just how few fresh foods they eat, and paying attention to your packaged versus fresh ratio is important.
October 24, 2015 The alarming thing that’s probably hiding in your coffee A strong cup of joe (or two) can be a trusty get-through-this-crazy-day helper--but there may be more than coffee beans and a jolt of caffeine hiding in your cup.
October 24, 2015 Not berry good: US adults still skimp on fruit and veggies Most U.S. adults still aren't eating nearly enough fruits and vegetables.
October 24, 2015 Eat like a UFC fighter There is a photo on Chris Weidman’s refrigerator of his next opponent, Vitor Belfort. On it, he wrote a note promising himself that he would remain the UFC middleweight champion after the fight at UFC 187 Saturday in Las Vegas. It also includes a few reminders, the first is to eat healthy, the second says “No excuses.”