Lighter Party Fare
Party food doesn’t have to be full of fat and high in calories. Here are some ideas to lighten things up at your next gathering.
Food Packaging Concerns
Food packaging chemicals are being found in blood tests in children and they may impact the immune system.
Make Mondays Meatless
You don’t have to be a vegetarian everyday, but you could try giving meat up for just one day a week.
Endometriosis Linked to Cancers
Women who have had a history of endometriosis are at a greater risk of developing certain types of ovarian cancer.
Radicchio Recipes
Radicchio is a purple vegetable that looks like a salad “green” and it is well known for its strong bitter bite. Here are some recipes that tame the strong taste.
Scottish Need MoreVitamin D
A leading neurology professer believes the Scottish government should encourage more vitamin D to help reduce the risk of a variety of health problems.
Online Cooking Shows Aim to Inspire Kids
Two new online cooking shows aim to inspire children and teens to cook and try healthy foods.
Heart Disease and Prostate Cancer Linked
Men, and the women who love them, need to be aware that heart disease and prostate cancer may be linked.
Warm Yourself with Ham and Bean Soup
Warm yourself from the inside out while there is still a chill in the air with this hot and hearty soup.
Functional Medicine Debate
In functional medicine, health professionals try to treat the root cause of illness through diet modification and lifestyle changes.
Health Risk of Dioxins
A recent analysis by the EPA sets the benchmark for how much dioxin a person can tolerate without damaging health effects.
Foods for Heart Health
Eating for a healthy heart doesn’t have to be boring. Chocolate, avocado, and red wine are just a few “fun” heart healthy foods to enjoy regularly.
Vegetarian Meals for Children
When her daughter adopted a vegetarian diet, it prompted this mom to write a cookbook of healthy vegetarian meals for kids and families.
Edible Aphrodisiacs or Old Wives’ Tales?
Some foods are thought to provide aphrodisiac benefits beyond their nutrition because of their shape, cultural beliefs, and old wives’ tales.
Injury in Active Baby Boomers
Today’s seniors are more active than ever, making injury more common. Sometimes it’s ok to self treat, but know when to see a doctor.
What to Know About Bruising
We’ve all had the occasional bruise, but when does bruising signal a bigger health problem?
Facts About Body Fat
Here are some interesting facts on the good, bad, and the ugly of body fat.
Raw Food Chef Dishes On Diet
Cheesy-smoked kale chips, lasagna, pizza, and cheesecake are just a few raw-food creations that may surprise you.