healthy eating

5 Diet-Friendly Foods Packed with Fiber

December 13, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Dietary fiber is a unique and little known component in foods. While it contains no actual nutrients, it’s essential in protecting against diseases, and has been associated with lowering body weight. Recommendations for women are a minimum of 25 grams…

Living

3 Essential Kitchen Ingredients for the Holidays

December 12, 2018 Alex Kozovski

‘Tis the season for hosting holiday dinners, so you’ll need food on the ready for both spontaneous and not-so-spontaneous get-togethers. You don’t need to plan complex dishes if you’re stocked up on must-have kitchen essentials that’ll minimize headaches at this…

Nutrition

5 Simple Ways to Decrease Salt Intake

December 11, 2018 Alex Kozovski

High salt intake contributes to high blood pressure, which can potentially lead to heart attacks and stroke. Most people surpass the recommended daily limit of 2,300mg of sodium; the body only needs 1,200mg – 1,500mg to function. Unfortunately, salt can…

Nutrition

4 Drinks To Soothe A Sore Throat

December 10, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Winter’s here, meaning runny noses, dry faces, and scratchy throats. To clear a sore, itchy throat of mucus and general discomfort, try these four warm herbal drinks to get relief: Turmeric Milk Drinking a cup of hot milk combined with…

Nutrition

The Anti-Aging Superfood That Tastes Delicious in Pasta

December 10, 2018 Alex Kozovski

This superfood is full of vitamins your body needs to produce collagen, the key nutrient to aging gracefully, while being rich in antioxidants. Plus, it’s a tremendous ingredient in pasta – and who doesn’t love pasta? You don’t have to…

Nutrition

Eating this Snack Before Bed Can Boost Your Metabolism

December 5, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Many common ways to boost your metabolism sound too good to be true, and they are. Drinking water in the morning or eating more spicy foods are believed to be metabolism drivers, but they actually don’t do much. However, a…

Health

Expect to See this New Vegan Meat Substitute Everywhere

December 5, 2018 Alex Kozovski

If you’ve seen an oversized, green sea urchin-like fruit in your grocery store’s produce section, get used to it. Jackfruit is the latest vegan meat substitute trend that’s making its way into pulled ‘pork’ sandwiches, tacos, chili, and even sushi…

Nutrition

Can Organic Food Curb Cancer?

December 4, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Going organic may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, according to a large study involving 70,000 people in France. In the study, which was published in October 2018 in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers documented a 25 per cent overall…

Nutrition

5 Ways You’re Killing that Healthy Salad

December 3, 2018 Alex Kozovski

A heaping bowl of greens can be satiating and rich in vitamins and minerals, but what you top it with can turn it from a healthy delight to a disaster. Whether you’re meal prepping at home or in line at…

Nutrition

3 Ways Nutritionists Outsmart Overeating During the Holidays

December 1, 2018 Alex Kozovski

It’s the most wonderful time of year, but also the most challenging when it comes to turning down tempting holiday treats. So it’s no surprise the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year is when the average American gains about one…