Trying to keep track of the latest nutrition advice can be dizzying. What's worse? Actually attempting to follow it. Consider this your new assignment: Cut yourself some slack. Sure, sticking to a strict diet regimen can produce quick results, but they'll usually be short lived. The healthiest eaters know how to maintain a balance without going overboard. Besides, many of the rules you...
Even though school has just started, we recognize that stress does not wait. Projects, social lives, homework, reading, sports practice, music lessons all call and they can put a lot of stress on teens like you very quickly. To prevent being over-stressed or when you feel like it's creeping in, take care of yourself (when you are stressed, your immune system gets compromised...
Just 20 minutes of yoga could help your brain function better, according to a small new study.Researchers found that people did better -- both speed-wise and accuracy-wise -- on brain functioning tests after just 20 minutes of Hatha yoga, compared with aerobic exercise. "It appears that following yoga practice, the participants were better able to focus their mental resources, process information quickly,...
Our typical version of a fresh fruit salad consists of whatever fruits we decide we want (or are in season) chopped up and mixed together-- simple and yes, quite delicious. But when we tried this updated fruit salad with a touch of maple syrup and nutmeg, we were blown away by the difference it made. This is our new favorite way to eat...
'Tis the season for rivalries, parties, and, of course, game day food. Whether you’re hosting or attending a gathering to watch the big game, there is sure to be a table full of finger food and snacks to munch on throughout the game. Often, when we eat or snack while watching TV (or multitasking in general), we lose track of how much we...
Q: Do all whole grains contain dietary fiber? What are other sources of fiber? A: Your questions seem simple, but they’re not. Answering them, however, is important because they focus on two healthful eating goals: 1) Eat more whole grains and 2) Eat more dietary fiber. About whole grains. Whole grains are just one source of dietary fiber. Whole grains and foods that are...
This recipe is brought to you by a culinary sub-group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If it weren't for the name, "Raspberry Sneak", we would have missed that this recipe actually has baby spinach in it and not just your typical fruit. We're putting this on our "to try" list while the warm weather is still around. Adding veggies to smoothies...
By Kristi Tamaki, RD / Best Teen Diets Contributor If you are anything like us as far as recipes go, one thing, no matter how small or big, can deter you from choosing to make a recipe. Similar to the process of getting through airport security, there are several checkpoints that a recipe goes through before we decide it’s a “maker”. First,...
