There is information overload on topics related to nutrition, fitness and health. Websites, blogs, books, and other media outlets have all sorts of information on various diets. It is important to know what and who to trust! There’s no ONE diet that is right for everyone, so it is important to follow a healthful eating […]
Looking for a heart healthy, delicious dessert? Look no further! Check out this super easy, super healthy apple pomegranate crisp! Apple Pomegranate Crisp Yield: serves 4 Ingredients: 4 medium apples, peeled and cubed 1 cup pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger or pumpkin spice 1 cup […]
Fish are loaded with important nutrients, such as protein, vitamin D as well as omega-3 fatty acids. Aim to eat fish at least twice a week. Enjoy these two simple, healthy fish recipes any time for better heart health! Poached Cod with Potatoes & Leeks Ingredients 4 Servings 1½ pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes Kosher salt 2 […]
Forget Green Eggs & Ham! Add this green, heart healthy recipe as a side dish or as a filling for tacos or stuffed peppers or tomatoes. Green Rice & Beans Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup fresh spinach leaves 1 green chili – Serrano or jalapeno (or 4 oz. can of mild green chilies) 1 inch […]
Looking for a heart-healthy, savory dish that’s delicious any time of the day? Try this one-of-a-kind Savory Steel-Cut Oats Pilaf recipe! Savory Steel-Cut Oats Pilaf Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 zucchini, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced ½ cup frozen green beans 1 medium […]
The New York Times recently developed an interactive tool to help us see how hard it is to stay under the recommended max of 50 grams of sugar per day. This tool accompanied an Op-Ed written by an New York Times reporter who had successfully eliminated sugar from his diet for an entire month. For […]
Black-eyed peas and collards offer more than the promise of luck and wealth. When prepared without salt or salty pork products, they offer health benefits too. Also known as cowpeas, black-eyed peas are actually beans, and they are packed with health benefits, some of which are outlined below. 6 Health Benefits of Black-eyed Peas Black-eyed […]
With the new year officially upon us, many of us want to lose weight but don’t know where to start. While a quick Google search may yield dozens of diet programs, fad and detox diets, most of us know that these plans typically don’t work and often aren’t good for our long-term health. This leads […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are about 4 million people with Type 1 diabetes and 30 million people with Type 2 diabetes in the United States (roughly 9.3% of the population). In North Carolina alone, diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death. Below, we examine some of the common […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study in 2013, citing that food allergies among children increased approximately 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. Below, we address some common questions and topics related to food allergies in children. At what age do children typically develop symptoms of a food allergy? Food allergy symptoms can […]
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