Ingredients: 2 zucchinis 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a wide, flat bowl, combine cheese,… Continue Reading
Healthy Eating
Top 10 Tips for Digestive Health
Digestive problems are among the top health complaints in America today. Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to gastrointestinal upset. By making a few simple lifestyle changes, you can prevent these digestive problems from occurring. For best results,… Continue Reading
3 More Reasons Why Breastfeeding is Smart
Here in the U.S., it’s pretty common to see people looking shocked when a mother breastfeeds her baby in public. Mothers are often asked to relocate to baby stations located in restrooms, of all places, making for an unpleasant and unsanitary experience for both mother and child. But a new study might help change… Continue Reading
Going Gluten-Free – What are the Health Benefits?
From supermarket shelves to magazine articles and menus, the phrase “gluten-free” seems to be everywhere we look lately. But if you’re like most people, you’re not quite sure what it means, and especially, what it means for your health. Is gluten really the new nutritional villain? Or is being gluten-intolerant or allergic becoming more… Continue Reading
Artificial Sweeteners Alter Blood Sugar & Gut Bacteria
Sometimes, you just need something sweet. Whether it’s for your morning coffee, in your diet soda, or for “better-for-you” home-baked goods, who hasn’t tried a sugar-free sweetener in the name of health or weight loss? But what if your efforts to reduce your sugar intake were actually making you fatter? What if you are… Continue Reading
Eat More Fruits and Veggies to Live Longer
Be honest. How many servings of fruits and vegetables have you had today? If you said three or four, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re the average American or Brit. But if you want to live a longer life, you’ll have to do better than “an apple a day.” In fact, you’ll have to… Continue Reading
Low-Fiber Diet Linked to Increased Disease Risk
Did you know that eating more might help reduce your risk of obesity, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome? Eating more fiber, that is! While it’s well known that fiber can, well, keep things moving along, recent research is showing that it can do much, much more to prevent disease and keep us healthy. The… Continue Reading
Vegetarianism: Everything You Need to Know
There seems to be a new food or diet movement every 10 seconds, with each touting its benefits over all the others. But one food philosophy has been practiced across the globe since ancient times and still endures: vegetarianism. From the works of Homer to the Bible, through Asia and Europe, references to vegetarian… Continue Reading
Teens’ Eating & Health Habits Fall Short
It’s hard trying to get teenagers to do anything they don’t want to do, like doing their homework or cleaning their rooms. We almost take it for granted that many of them don’t have good habits ingrained. But where do they stand when it comes to their eating and health habits? A study released… Continue Reading
A Vegetarian Diet May Help You Live Longer
Though the fountain of youth may be a myth, research is revealing the link between what we consume and the quality and length of our lives. It’s pretty simple – a better diet means better health and a longer life, and recent research shows this might mean cutting meat out of your diet. A… Continue Reading