Healthy Eating

Chewing comes naturally and we likely don’t give it much thought. But our chewing method affects our weight, vitamin absorption, and digestion. Here are five ways more effective chewing habits can positively benefit your health.

With a little creativity, you can “hide” those greens and make them more desirable (especially for the younger members of the family that turn their heads whenever they see something green coming their way). Here are six ideas for using leafy greens to create a fun and healthy eating experience.

There are so many different foods readily available these days that it can be hard to keep track of the worst offenders, the nutritional all-stars, and the break-even snacks and treats. Read on before the next craving hits!

Seafood can make an excellent addition to a diet. Fish—which is often low in unhealthy fat and high in healthy fat—in particular makes for a healthy meal. But not all fish is created equally. Some catches have become highly contaminated with metals and dangerous chemicals while others shouldn’t be eaten because doing so threatens delicate ecosystems.

Making food from “scratch” doesn’t mean growing your own vegetables (although that’s good too!). You can use store bought foods that just require more preparation and encourage smarter shopping. Here are five reasons to start taking the time to prepare your own meals from scratch.

From easing aches to potentially saving your life (as you’ll read about further along), herbs and spices are an often-ignored element of food that have instant health perks. Here are five ways that various ingredients can spice up your food as well as your life.