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You may be among the many who are not consuming enough healthy fats. Our favorite solution? More avocado, of course. This post from mindbodygreen.com tells you how to find out if your diet is lacking the good, healthy fats.While the FDA’s guidance on fat and health may be lagging behind the science, it's now generally accepted that fat (of the high-quality, healthy variety), is ... Continue Reading
There's no way to turn back the clock — but these anti-aging foods can help you stay healthier and your skin look younger as you age. Let's take a closer look at the list of eleven anti-aging foods that can slow down the aging process of the body put together by Business Insider. Aging is a natural part of life that can’t be avoided. However, the foods you eat can help you ... Continue Reading
Kale is more popular than ever and there is a good reason for it (actually a lot of reasons). This dark leafy green which many call "nutritional powerhouse" has been on dinner plates since Roman times and has long been common across much of Europe. Even stars like Kevin Bacon loves kale! Did you know that one cup of raw kale has only 35 calories but is packed ... Continue Reading
By Nick Pineault - The Nutrition Nerd and author of Truth About Fat Burning Foods Claims on eggs cartons can be VERY misleading. Free range eggs... pasture-raised… organic… added lutein… added omega-3… So which ones are the best? The simple answer is: you want the eggs than come from the healthiest hens possible. In other words, hens need to have access to ... Continue Reading
Omega-6 essential fatty acids (n-6) are getting a bad rap these days but the problem may not be the n-6. It’s the amount of it suddenly infiltrating our diet, not to mention the sources. From the media hype alone it could sound like n-6 needs to be avoided. Not entirely true. As you can see omega-6 fatty acids are a good and necessary nutrient; but too much of a good thing ... Continue Reading
