The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 42.5% of American adults fit the criteria for obesity, or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. When including the population that is either overweight (BMI of 25.0-29.9) or… read more
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Ted Talks: Time to Flex and Stretch
Of my many bodily deficiencies (see Pants, Tight), one has been protesting louder lately. I’m creaky. I’m tight. I’m about as flexible as a granite countertop. I can feel it when I walk, when I run, when I wake up… read more
Burning Up: The Truth About Heartburn
Feeling the burn? If a wave of pain is rushing through your chest, it might not be coming from your heart. Those aches that feel like chest pain could actually be coming from somewhere else. Let's learn the truth about… read more
Learn More About Artichokes
As far as vegetables go, artichokes are certainly one of the more distinctive looking options. They owe their odd appearance to the fact that they (like capers) are actually flower buds! If your diet is lacking in fiber (like the… read more
Banish Belly Fat With These Must-Eat Foods
Gravitating toward that extra scoop of Rocky Road? Skip the guilt, and eat your heart out with these healthy foods! They’re bound to make you look better, feel better and banish belly fat! MUST EAT Ginger This spicy root contains… read more
Which Rice is Right for You?
Rice may be the second-most consumed grain in the world, but it has many first-place attributes. Rice comes in many different colors and lengths with each variety providing unique flavors, textures and nutrients. Each tiny rice grain is packed with… read more
What Do Antioxidants Actually Do?
People always say, “Make sure to eat your fruit and vegetables,” and while that is absolutely something you should do, it is not because of the antioxidants in them. Antioxidant molecules have been found to counteract oxidative stress placed on… read more
Energy Snacks for your Afternoon Slump
It’s only 3 p.m. and you feel too lethargic to do anything productive but daydream about hibernating for the rest of the day. We’ve all been there. To get rid of the mid-afternoon slump, many of us resort to heading… read more
What is Snackification? The New Way To Eat
The traditional three meals a day is being challenged globally as a new generation of eaters are opting for snacks rather than square meals. It’s called snackification, and it’s not a new concept, but more people are adopting it as… read more
Healthy Happy Hour: Try a Kale Collins!
Welcome to Healthy Happy Hour! Here, we take classic cocktail recipes and add a healthy twist! Try this interesting twist on a classic Tom Collins that we like to call the "Kale Collins!" KALE COLLINS Kale is packed with vitamins… read more