Intuitive Eating: A Self-care Eating Framework that Integrates Instinct, Emotion, and Rational Thought
Wellness is a vague term. It’s used by influencers, life coaches, homeopaths, and the media, but the definition of wellness is tricky to pin down. Using diet as a baseline for one’s wellness might seem logical, but considering wellness in the strict context of what you do or do not eat diet could point you […]
How much is One serving?*
Beans: 1/4 dry, 1/2 cup cooked Berries:4 to 5 oz (~1 cup) Fish: 2 to 3 ounces Fruit: Fresh, frozen, or canned—1 medium sized whole fruit (e.g., apple) or 4 to 5oz (~1/2 cup to 1 cup) Dried—1/4 cup 100% fruit juice—1/4 cup Nuts: 1 ounce Poultry: 3 to 4 ounces Vegetables: Raw vegetables (excluding […]
The MIND Diet: An Evidence-based Nutritional Approach to Protecting Brain Health as We Age
According to investigators from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, the MIND diet is associated with better cognitive functioning, even in individuals who exhibited pathological signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other age-related brain pathologies associated with cognitive decline. The MIND diet is a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop […]
Know Your Medicinal Plant—Calendula*
Common names: Pot marigold, common marigold, English marigold Latin name: Calendula officinalis (Asteraceae) Appearance: An annual that can reach three feet high with bright orange flowers that resemble daisies. Habitat: Native to Southern Europe but can be found in temperate regions worldwide. Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, astringent, hemostatic, antimicrobial, wound healing Parts used: Flower heads and […]
Does Meditation Lower Cardiovascular Risk?
Previous studies have suggested that meditation may have beneficial effects on a number of conditions. A 2017 American Heart Association scientific statement suggests that meditation may be of benefit for cardiovascular risk reduction. Data show that it may help with blood pressure, cholesterol level, quitting smoking, and overall cardiovascular health. However, this connection is far […]
Small Dietary Changes Can Help You Live Healthier and More Sustainably
This report was originally published by the University of Michigan. 18 Aug 2021. https://news.umich.edu/small-changes-in-diet-could-help-you-live-healthier-more-sustainably/. Accessed 23 Sep 2021. Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes of extra healthy life, according to a University of […]
Winter Squash—A Hearty and Healthy Staple
Though the name might fool you, winter squash are actually in season in autumn, and are a hearty source of nutrients as the weather begins to cool. They are versatile vegetables, often used to make thick, creamy soups or simply roasted for an excellent side dish. The seeds of winter squash can even be toasted […]
FAST FACT: Avocados Change Belly Fat Distribution in Women, Controlled Study Finds
An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, according to a new study. One hundred and five adults with overweight or obesity participated in a randomized controlled trial that provided one meal a day for 12 weeks. Women who consumed avocado as part of their daily meal had […]
Fall traditions in the age of COVID-19
Autumn is a season of nostalgia. You may have vivid memories of traipsing through apple orchards and corn mazes, trick-or-treating on Halloween, and watching the World Series, or the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV. Some of our favorite fall holidays and traditions, however, may look a little different this year, per the Center for […]
Zinc and Colds
Since the first randomized, double- blind trial was published in 1983, zinc has been promoted as a means to lesson the duration and severity of the common cold. The lozenge form of zinc is used most often for the purpose of treating the common cold because zinc is best absorbed when it dissolves slowly and […]
Superfood Spotlight: Avocado
Mainly grown in Mexico, the Caribbean, and California (and more recently, Israel), the avocado is botanically regarded as a large berry that contains a single seed.1 Avocados are also known as “alligator pears” and are part of the Lauraceae family, comprising flowering plants and trees native to the Western hemisphere of Southern Mexico.1 Mexico is […]
The Importance of Wearing a Mask
In the spring of 2020, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended wearing reusable cloth masks in public settings to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus. As the weather warms up and cases of COVID-19 begin to level off, it may be tempting to take off that pesky cloth covering. Here are […]
