It's a nutrition powerhouse, cauliflower is packed with key vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, potassium and folate. It's also a good source of choline, a B vitamin known for its role in brain development. Yes, cauliflower is a food you should keep in rotation and eat at least on a weekly basis. Substituting cauliflower …
You could say that a protein- and antioxidant-packed smoothie has become the new classic America breakfast. Ask practically any wellness guru, nutritionist, or functional medicine doctor, and chances are good they'll tell you that they drink some sort of green-infused smoothie for a filling, nutritious breakfast-on-the-go. That's probably one of the reasons why the protein …
The majority of cooking starts with pantry ingredients, so it's important to keep your pantry cupboards filled with the staples that make healthy eating simple. With the right ingredients on hand, grocery shopping is simplified and healthy choices are always available. All you need is the addition of fresh vegetables and a protein, if desired, …
It's no secret that fruits like berries and apples are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, but a new study conducted in the United Kingdom found that those fruits also have high levels of flavanols. As it turns out, those flavanols are also positively contributing to your health. "Tea, apples, berries, nuts, and many other …
Everyone wants to age gracefully—and we know how to do it. Follow along with Live Well for beauty tips, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes to make as the years go by. Together, they'll make aging simple, which gives you more time to embrace each moment. At the start of every cold and flu season, we …
A certain rascally rabbit was onto something with his snack of choice. One cup of carrots provides three grams of fiber and more than a day's worth of vision-helping vitamin A. "Vitamin A is an antioxidant that's a powerful player in cell health and fending off free radical damage brought on by stress and inflammation, …
by Eric Silver Many people often find themselves in a slump, feeling depressed, unhappy, unmotivated, anxious, and stressed. When this is the case, a lot of people turn to therapy or even prescription medication to get them out of their slump. Sadly, these things are not always necessary. In many cases, a lot of these …
Although stitching together something cozy for yourself is certainly a lovely way to pass the time, a crochet project that helps others is even more gratifying. And these soothing sleeves may be our new favorite way to use handicraft skills to lend a hand. Fidget sleeves, also called twiddle muffs or cannula sleeves, are crocheted …
Whether fresh fruits and vegetables are scarce in your part of the country or you just happen to love the produce of one specific season, perusing the frozen food aisle can be a good way to maintain a well-balanced diet—so long as you're shopping in the fruit and vegetable section, that is. And if you're …
If you are experiencing any symptoms that could be related to a heart condition, such as chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or shortness of breath, your doctor may recommend that a stress test be performed. And while it might sound scary at first, stress tests are quite common—and one of the most effective ways to determine …