Oatmeal is one of America’s favorite breakfast foods, and National Oatmeal Day is celebrated on October 29, each year. It is a themed celebration and, to a moderate extent, under the radar. Oats are fiber-rich whole grains and an excellent source of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Oatmeal is made of ground … Read more
Fruits are so versatile; you can do much with them. Their tart and sweet taste is both revitalizing and fortifying. It can be eaten as it is or used to make a number of delicious recipes. To maintain a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, it is necessary to eat three or four … Read more
Hot on the heels of Taco Bell pulling their ad chastising veggie-toting football-watching fans comes the Wall Street Journal’s 22 Super Bowl Party Rules. Rule 7. A good Super Bowl prank is to show up with big bowl of kale salad and yell, ‘WHO’S READY FOR SOME KALE SALAAAADDD!!!” Now, what’s ironic … Read more
A fiber-rich diet can reduce your overall calorie intake, helping you maintain a healthy weight, which is very important in reducing the risk of cancer. And the best sources of fiber are still natural, unprocessed, plant-based foods. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, fiber-rich plant-based foods can help reduce cancer … Read more
The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics offers the following ideas to get you packing your plate with nutrient-dense, lower calorie fruit and vegetable options: Begin with Breakfast Wake up to fruit; make a habit of adding fruit to your morning oatmeal, ready-to-eat cereal, yogurt or toaster waffle Mix up a breakfast smoothie … Read more
Hot seasons are merciless. For some people, it is amongst the most enjoyable seasons while for others it creates havoc. This is also the best time for people to get the killer tan they have been waiting for. However, constant exposure to the sun and that too direct could lead to serious … Read more
Just in time for Easter comes good news about cruciferous vegetables: women who consumed the most cruciferous vegetables were 62 percent less likely to die from breast cancer and 35 percent less likely to have a reappearance of the disease, when compared to those women who ate the least amount of cruciferous … Read more
Every August 19, America celebrates National Potato Day. For spud lovers, this is a holiday to commemorate. It’s the perfect date to celebrate and enjoy your most favorite vegetable. Potato is a versatile spud that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. It’s edible in its raw form, but it’s … Read more
Irish Soda Bread is one of the most simple, quick bread recipes you can make. It requires no yeast, takes less than five minutes to prepare and can be easily adapted as a high-fiber recipe. The story goes that St. Patrick was holding a piece of soda bread in his hand as … Read more
Fiber is a friend of your gastrointestinal tract. Fiber-rich foods have this scrubbing effect that cleans up your digestive tract and colon, reducing your chance of developing digestive problems. It helps prevent bloating and constipation – something you might have suffered from after consuming a Thanksgiving dinner bonanza. You may not help … Read more