In light of new data about how COVID-19 spreads, along with evidence of widespread COVID-19 illness in communities across the country, CDC recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting. This is to protect...
When it comes to produce, you really can’t go wrong with more veggies. Rich in fiber, beta-carotene, potassium, vitamin C and phytochemicals, vegetables are great, and a high vegetable intake has been associated with lower rates of heart disease and certain cancers....
Remember the advice to “eat frequent small meals and snacks to boost metabolism”? Perhaps that suggestion needs to be re-examined. While we should obviously eat when we’re hungry, reading that suggestion as a call to constantly be snacking is likely one of the many...
Many of us look at our eating habits because we want to lose weight or “have more energy,” which are totally valid reasons for making changes. Food impacts so many health conditions from arthritis to obesity and without adequate or balanced nutrition, weight and...
Which foods contain more nutrients – raw or cooked? The answer isn’t as clear as you might expect. There are many different food preparation methods, with some involving heat to bake, steam, roast, or fry; we eat other foods raw, and some foods dried or sprouted. Each...
The reasons can vary from “I don’t have time to cook”, to “It’s too hard to cook for one person”, to “I don’t really know how to cook.” Whatever the reason, enter the frozen dinner. Peel off the plastic, pop it in the microwave and dinner is done....
