Due to a rise in obesity and a rise in stress, more and more women, including young women, are experiencing hypertension—also known as high blood pressure. According to a 2009 Harvard University study, hypertension contributes to more deaths in women than any other preventable factor. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the . . .
Craving Comfort? Put Winter Squash on the Menu
As the season shifts from summer to fall, produce departments begin to make way for new selections of in-season fruits and vegetables. One of the most anticipated fall/winter vegetables is winter squash. Winter squash includes a variety of cultivars, subspecies and varieties, including acorn, buttercup, butternut, delicate, hubbard, kabocha, spaghetti, and sugar loaf, just to . . .
The Palatable Pear
One requirement for a healthy lifestyle is a balanced diet of healthy foods—fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein. And the pear is one fruit that you’ll want to add to your menus! Pears are cholesterol free, fat free, and sodium free. And they’re a good source of vitamin C (important for bone and tissue health) and . . .
Five Ways to Reduce Stress
Stress comes in many shapes and sizes and can be difficult to manage, especially when a circumstance seems out of our control. And most everyone experiences stress on a regular basis, from getting stuck in traffic and arriving late to an important appointment to dealing with an unexpected car repair to taking care of a . . .
Pumpkins: A Healthy Fall Food Choice
Seasonal cooking is all about enjoying ultimate freshness and higher nutrition, and during the fall season, the pumpkin is a perfect pick for healthy in-season eating. Pumpkins are chock-full of beta carotene, a plant carotenoid which is converted to vitamin A in the body. And foods high in beta carotene may offer protection against some . . .
Ways to Help Prevent the "Freshman 15"
There are many reasons why college students put on what’s called the “Freshman 15” during their first few years at school. For some, adjusting to the responsibility of buying foods and cooking for themselves can be a difficult transition. Between fast food restaurants on campus to late night study sessions with friends to emotional stressors . . .
Portions Versus Servings
If you’ve ever wanted to lose weight and if you’ve ever considered your portions and servings, you know how discombobulating it can seem when you’re trying to keep track of the foods you eat and your weight. A portion is the amount of food you choose to eat for a meal or snack—you know, like . . .
Food Journaling for Better Health
Whether you want to lose weight, kick bad eating habits, or live a healthier lifestyle, keeping a food journal is a great way to track your food and drink consumption and make a shift to better choices. Most everyone who has kept a food journal will tell you that they learned a lot from it, . . .
Vegetarian Diets and Meeting Recommended Nutrients
Following a vegetarian diet and meeting recommended nutrients is absolutely doable. However it’s important to be aware of nutrients to focus on, such as calcium, iron, protein and vitamin B12. A successful vegetarian diet includes a variety of foods and enough food in order to meet calorie needs. It’s important to create meals around protein . . .
Healthy Snack Food Ideas
Imagine movie night at home: the movie’s just starting, the lights are low, and you’re snacking and sipping on your favorite finger foods. You know, the kind of snacks that are highly processed and highly addictive. Snacking truly is one of the biggest joys in life, but too much of the wrong foods can wreak . . .
As we step into October, we welcome the earthy flavors of fall. From crisp sweet apples, to rich winter squash, the foods of fall are here. To warm up on a cool fall evening, enjoy delicious pork tenderloin topped with baked apples, or a bowl of homemade butternut squash soup. Fall comfort foods like pot roast and baked chicken are also well matched with the season's fresh produce.
This is your place for the tastes of fall--hearty soups, fragrant baked goods, fresh from the harvest fruits and vegetables … all of your favorites. Back to school, carving pumpkins, or stuffing turkeys, we've got everything you need to make the fall right for your family.
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