Surprisingly Healthful Wintertime Treats
It turns out that some seemingly decadent wintertime foods are, in fact, quite good for you. Here are a handful of treats that come with hidden health benefits. Do enjoy these goodies in moderation, of course. 1. Cocoa When the mercury dips, a cup of hot cocoa is one of life’s simple pleasures. And giving […]
Study Shows Marketing Health Food to Kids Works
The Kid’s Doctor The marketing of foods to children continues to be a hot topic. As any parent knows, by the time children are 3, 4 or 5 years old they can often point to the box of sugary cereal with their favorite cartoon character on it or identify a sign (McDonalds, Chick-Fil-A, Pizza Hut) […]
5 power foods to fuel your workout
EatingWell Want to give your workout a boost? And as a bonus, they can be packed into a delicious, convenient energy bar (recipe below) to power your workout and help you refuel afterward. 1. Peanuts. The most protein-rich nut of them all helps give this energy bar an egg’s worth of quality protein. Pre-workout: A little […]
You are what you eat: Let food be your medicine, too
By Carrie Dennett, M.P.H., R.D.N., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter In the 4th Century BCE, the Greek physician Hippocrates authored the famous oath, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” We now know that foods like berries, green tea, and mushrooms are more than just a delicious source of energy; the nutrients inside can […]
EatingWell: Which type of peanut butter is best?
Photo: PiccoloNamek, Wikimedia Commons By Lisa D’Agrosa, M.S., R.D., EatingWell.com Picking healthy foods at the grocery store can be pretty confusing. There are thousands of different products to choose from. It can even be mind-bending to figure out which peanut butter is the best choice. Should you go with natural peanut butter or the reduced-fat […]
