Are you a noodle lover? Then celebrate National Noodle Month! Pasta, a mainly wheat product, is well known for its energy-producing complex carbs. Enriched and fortified, its folic acid helps prevent birth defects and may promote heart health, its iron protects against anemia, and its B vitamins help your body produce energy. Those with celiac
From age 50 on, everyone is at risk for colorectal cancer. Your risk is higher if you have a personal or family history of noncancerous colorectal polyps; colorectal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease; or ovarian, endometrial, or breast cancer. The good news is that colorectal cancer is preventable. National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a good
Are the same foods in heavy rotation at your house? Fact is, most people stick to their personal basics, planning meals around their same 10 to 15 core foods. Eating a variety of foods is healthier, however. Why? Because each helps keep you healthy in a different way. Defined in food terms, variety means eating
Want to make the most of a workout? Start with a 5- or 10-minute warm-up. Cool down with 5 more. Warming up gradually gets your body systems geared up for high-intensity action. As your heart and breathing rates increase, more blood (and oxygen) flows to your muscles. Your core body temperature rises, warming your muscles.
“Sugar-free,” “fat-free,” “cholesterol-free,” “sodium-free,” “trans-fat-free”: How do you know if “freebie” foods are really a health bargain? The label’s Nutrition Facts and ingredient list tell more. A fat-free food may have more sweetener than its traditional counterpart. Net result: The calories per serving may be equal. Calories, even in fat-free foods, add up. Portions bigger
Celebrate Greek culinary traditions today on Greece’s Independence Day! If you stop at a Greek restaurant, try souvlaki (grilled lamb marinated in lemon juice, oil, and herbs), dolmas (stuffed vegetables), or a gyro (roasted, minced lamb with onion, bell peppers, and tzatziki sauce, stuffed in a pita). Go easy on vegetable pies (spanakopita), baba ghanouj
When you grocery shop, do you see “soy” everywhere? With more known about its benefits, soy has become a popular ingredient in foods, from cereals to sausages! A few benefits? For one, about 25 grams of soy protein a day may help lower your cholesterol. Even less may lower cancer risk. What’s more, soybeans have
Want to accomplish more in your day? Handle everyday stress better? Improve your memory? Perhaps you need more sleep. Lifestyle choices, stress, and sleep disorders have turned America into a culture of sleeplessness. Although most American adults sleep less than seven hours daily, research shows that eight hours offer more benefits. In addition, preliminary medical
Spring cleaning your household? Remember the refrigerator! Appliances collect food debris that harbors harmful bacteria. If the inside fridge temperature exceeds 40°F—common as outdoor temperature rises—the likelihood of harmful bacteria increases. Put your fridge on your cleaning schedule today. Check your owner’s manual. For efficiency and the best cooling, find out how to clean the
Digging, raking, bending, hauling. Want a satisfying way to be more active if sports don’t appeal? A garden might be just your thing. Make today a gardening day. Start spring cleanup. Rake, turn the soil, remove debris. Dig a new garden bed. Plant savory herbs, tender lettuce, or succulent vegetables. Haul and spread—compost, top soil