Used in Indian curries and other Asian cuisines, turmeric sets dishes aglow with its rich yellow-orange color thanks to a special compound called curcumin. In fact the name curcumin comes from the ancient Sanskrit word for “yellow.” Research studies show curcumin has very strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which means turmeric may “calm” irritated situations inside cells on a microscopic level such as in the heart and brain.
While many of us may go months if not years without seeing the ocean, one thing is clear: eating fish and other seafood from the ocean on a regular basis optimizes health. The US Department of Agriculture recommends in the 2015-20 Dietary Guidelines that eating 2 weekly servings (3-4 ounces each) of seafood boosts health thanks to an array of omega-3 fats and many other key nutrients.
Heart Health Month is here and we’re celebrating with a Heart-Healthy Art Contest just for kids! While this special video and contest are designed for children ages 3-11, kids of all ages can benefit from learning how to treat their heart right! Watch the video to see how you can help take care of your heart with heart-healthy foods and activities!
Break out of the boring lunchbox routine with healthy and flavorful menu ideas like these! Each one of these lunch menus meets the standards described in these healthy lunchbox basics, and is designed to supply approximately 400–600 calories, 15–25 grams of protein and 7 or more grams of fiber (30% of Daily Value). Many of the selected items might even be leftovers, or would be easy obtain from the deli.
Mandarins are an easy-peel citrus fruit that make great take-along snacks. Plus, they’re packed with plenty of vitamin C—more than 100% of needs in only 40 calories. Studies show vitamin C from this citrus family may help protect the body’s DNA from damage caused by air pollution and everyday wear and tear.
With a New Year comes a new you… right? This year let’s focus on a few key areas for better health but without the grand plans of dropping “all” those extra pounds or exercising “every day.” These simple tips will get you going on the right track for a healthy year ahead.
With the holidays already over, you may not be ready to let go of cozy-feeling baked goods. But at the same time you know many goodies come loaded with fat and added sugar. Here are some simple add-ins that up the nutrition of muffins, breads, scones and more.
In addition to boosting your healthy-bacteria count by eating foods rich in probiotics, you can also take supplements packed with probiotic power. You can find several different delivery methods for this in our healthy living department!
You’ve most likely heard that bacteria live in and on you. In fact, you have 10 times more bacteria cells than human cells residing in your body (which, you could say, makes you only 10% human!). You may also know that having and maintaining a healthy population of bacteria inside and outside your body helps support good digestive tract health and may also play a significant role in avoiding obesity, certain immune-related diseases and even cancer. And according to microbiome specialists (folks who study human body–based bacteria), we all should be paying closer attention to consuming foods with live bacteria.
Nothing says summer like the abundance of fresh veggies and fruits you see in the produce aisles and at roadside stands and farmers markets. Take advantage of eating fresh this season and infuse your body with a bounty of more than just vitamins and minerals typically found in produce.