Cheese may get a bad rap sometimes, but let’s not forget the good stuff! When it comes to protein, most cheeses supply a decent dose that complements this key nutrient from other foods in your meal. Made from cow’s, sheep’s, goat’s or buffalo’s milk, cheese also has health benefits from dairy, like calcium.
Have some pressing probiotic questions? Nutrition expert Dr. Liz Applegate answers all your questions so you, too, can be a pro on probiotics!
It’s already Week 2 of Dr. Liz’s 21-Day Plan for revitalization, and we just want to say, keep it up! Whether you’ve been on your game with healthy eating and daily activity from the start or you’ve struggled with a setback or two, the main point is you’re committed to a cause and moving in the right direction.
A big part of the 21-Day Plan created by Dr. Liz involves just what you’d think it would: eating right. Often easier said than done, eating healthy foods in moderate proportions is a key to living well.
The abundance of food and drink at Thanksgiving makes it nearly impossible to push yourself away from the table. Before you know it, you're more stuffed than the turkey! Here are a few strategies that will help you keep over indulgence in check while still enjoying the bounty of great eats this time of year.
Missing fresh summertime produce like sweet berries and peaches or crisp, nutrient-packed zucchini and corn? Good news! You can find these fruits, veggies and more right in the freezer aisle!
You know that grains supply quality carbs along with fiber and a host of nutrients. But did you know that some grains also supply a decent dose of protein? Along with other plant-based proteins such as beans and nuts, this protein supplies your body with essential amino acids needed for muscle recovery and a wide array of other crucial duties.
The air is crisp and the days are shorter—it’s fall! And this means a new array of health-boosting foods in the produce department. Enjoy these six must-eat fall foods for better health.
In addition to their traditional appearance on your front porch around Halloween, pumpkins should be part of your daily fare this time of year. Loaded with scads of health-boosting nutrients, pumpkins are fall’s “superfood,” whether fresh or canned!