Here are the numbers to hit and some ways to sneak more fruits and vegetables into your diet. We often talk about how diets rich in fruits and vegetables are good for your health. But how much do you need to average per day to reap real rewards? An analysis from Harvard indicates that a…

Background Flaxseed has had a variety of health and industrial uses. Hippocrates wrote about flaxseed being a laxative; North American pioneers made flaxseed dressings for cuts and burns. Fiber from the plant is made into linen, and oil from its seeds is used in paints, among other products. Today, flaxseed and flaxseed oil are promoted…

What was Popeye’s secret? Spinach! Packed with nutrients including iron and magnesium, incorporating spinach into hummus is a great way to add a nutritional punch to this versatile dip. Grab some cut up veggies or pita bread wedges for a great snack. Ingredients 1 can low-sodium organic chickpeas (drained, reserve liquid) 2 cups spinach ¼ cup lemon juice…

On Jan. 1, 2013, countless Americans flocked to Google. With the aftertaste of New Year’s Eve dips and desserts still in their mouths, they ambled to their computers with new resolutions. A four-letter word flashed from their fingers to keyboard to Google’s search algorithm: kale. That January marked the high-water mark of the leafy green…

With hazelnuts as part of your daily diet, optimal health isn’t such a hard nut to crack. Here are five science-backed benefits of this popular snack and versatile food ingredient Nuts are a nutrient-dense food that contain healthy fats, protein, fiber, minerals and phenolic compounds. They are thought to offer wide-ranging cardiovascular and metabolic benefits…

We’ve all been there. The first rays of the morning sun are streaming in through the window, the dog is barking and you’ve already hit the snooze button a half-dozen times. Suddenly you snap out of your semi-conscious state and realize you’re running late for work. Is it any wonder that a wholesome breakfast (not…

With an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, we get more vitamin C that we need in the summer months. But as autumn sets in and temperatures get cooler, families often get less of the vitamin while simultaneously being exposed to more germs – a recipe for colds and flu. Vitamin C is well known…

A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that people who consume a Mediterranean-style diet have better thinking skills when analyzed. The diet includes a proportionally high amount of olive oil, unrefined cereals, fruits, and vegetables, with relatively little non-fish meat, and a moderate amount of dairy products and wine. The new findings add…