(ARA) – Antioxidants work in our bodies to prevent or slow the damage done by free radicals. Like rust on a car, oxidation can damage our cells and may contribute to age-related health problems. Antioxidants are known to provide anti-aging properties and, according to the American Dietetic Association, may even increase immune function and possibly [...]

What comes to mind when you think of coconut oil? Tropical breezes or perhaps soothing skin lotion products? For many people, the thought of tropical oils in food products brings to mind ultra rich, fat laden, forbidden desserts, but is coconut oil really as “bad” for us as so many people think? For a generation [...]

Baby Boomers and Generation X’ers refuse to sit back and accept the limitations of aging. This group is redefining what aging is all about, making a powerful statement and setting a new definition of what life is like beyond one’s 50th birthday. This is the mission statement that is declaring the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s [...]

Sure, you know greens are good for you. You occasionally toss a broccoli stalk or two into your chef salad – after all, anything tastes good with ranch dressing on it, right? And you often eat spinach when you visit your favorite neighborhood restaurant . . . and order the spinach-artichoke dip. Unfortunately, with that, [...]

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is getting easier for people on the go. With innovations in food manufacturing, many products are now enriched with vitamins, minerals and nutrients – adding an extra boost to the foods you already eat.But with so many nutrients available, it can make it difficult to know what to buy – [...]

It’s amazing: With all the advances of modern medicine, doctors and nutritionists still find that natural remedies may be the best way to help fight and even prevent disease.
The muscadine grape, for example, is causing a buzz among people seeking natural ways to look and feel healthy. Scientists have found muscadine grapes are loaded with [...]

Soaring numbers of people with Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease are convincing us that it’s time to start eating healthier. You may be thinking to yourself, “Well I have a salad for lunch once in a while and try to snack on fruits.” That’s a nice start, but it doesn’t mean you’re [...]

Have you often thought to yourself, “Well, of course I could eat healthier meals and even lose some weight if I had a personal chef like those celebrities?” Too often, our hectic schedules lead us to just “grab and go.” And what we grab, like fast food and convenience foods from the grocery store, don’t [...]

With the winter months comes shorter days, holiday stress, irregular eating patterns and low energy levels. Getting the right amount of nutrients by following the recommendations of Canada’s Food Guide can help you feel better inside and out.The dark winter months make it harder to get some of the essential vitamins like Vitamin D. If [...]

Efforts to trim waistlines or become more heart healthy have led many people to cut down on the amount of fat in their diets. While fat is typically associated with obesity, heart disease and other ailments, not all fats deserve a bad rap.According to registered dietitian, Andrea Holwegner, fat is an essential part of our [...]