To Soy or Not to Soy
From soy chicken cutlets, soy milk, and soy-based meat substitutes, to soy nuts, chips, soy-based energy bars, and protein powders...soy products are popping up everywhere! This trend is secondary to the highly publicized research on soy's health benefits. Before...
Acrylamide: A Cancer Causing Agent In Your Food?
When you hear that eating certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, decreases your risk of cancer, there is a pretty good chance you will start incorporating them into your diet. On the flip side, if a particular food may cause cancer, you will most likely steer...
RED: The Color of Love … and Heart-Healthy Foods
Whip up a delicious Valentine’s Day meal for your significant other using heart-healthy red foods Red wine Why it’s good for you: Red wine contains ethanol, resveratrol and phytochemicals. How to consume it: Moderation is key! To reap the heart-healthy benefits of...
Thai-tastic Ingredients to Incorporate into your Diet
Eating Thai cuisine can be a nutritious and tasty choice as there are plenty of healthy and delicious options to choose from. Many dishes are based around vegetables and lean protein and contain a variety of herbs and spices. Read on to find out what Thai ingredients...
How Well Do You Know What You Are Eating?
Questions: 1) Which of the following foods contains the LEAST amount of calcium? a. 1/2 cup cottage cheese b. 1 cup broccoli c. 1 cup navy beans d. 1 cup kale e. 3oz salmon filet with bones 2) If you don’t have access to an ingredient list, which food is likely to...
A Sprinkle a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!
Have you ever consumed a spice to help relieve nausea, diarrhea or to soothe painful menstrual cramps? Believe it or not, a daily dose of cinnamon may help! Read on to learn about some of the health benefits of this “miracle” spice. NUTRITIONAL FACTS AND FIGURES...