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Vitamins and Minerals: What's the Diff?
First off, it's good to know that our bodies require 6 nutrients:
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Nuke Veggies to Keep Them Healthy
Look, I will be the first to admit that I've done a bit of microwave bashing in my day. However, a new study has come along and managed to make me eat my words . .
Healthy Eating Tip: Three Is the Magic Number
When it comes to eating healthy, you don't always need to limit yourself. In fact, you really shouldn't limit yourself to just one food at meal times. You should aim to eat three different types of foods at each meal, and not just any food but three nutritionally dense foods.
Label Able: The Basics
Reading nutritional labels can be tough, so it's nice to review the basics every once in a while. I found this little rundown of label basics from WebMD really helpful and simple, so I wanted to share.
Here are highlights:
- Serving Size.
Healthy Cooking Tip: Slow Cooker and Steaming
To me, falling temperatures at sunset mean cooked veggies for dinner. Raw carrots just don't cut it when it is sweater weather inside my house. But don't just boil your vegetables, because how you prepare your produce affects its nutritional quality.
White Flour: Tales From the Darkside
White flour has a bad rep.
The life of white flour (basic version):
White flour comes from wheat, but wheat is not white. Think of a wheat field ("For amber waves of grain..."); yeah, so not white.
Microwave Myths Busted
Here are some myths about your microwave that need clearing up:
1. Microwaving your food kills all the nutrients. FALSE.
Kristen Wants to Quit Smoking, Do It Too!
Kristen Stewart made the first step in kicking her cigarette habit — admitting to Entertainment Weekly that she's ready to give it up, saying, "I'm going to stop smoking. I'm not such a good smoker, anyway. It's not in my bones.
Do You Take a Daily Multivitamin?
I must admit I am not much of a vitamin taker. I strive to eat my nutrients in a daily, well-balanced diet. However, I do think supplements are great for people worried about reaching their recommended daily intake of essential vitamins and minerals, especially for pregnant or nursing women or those with dietary restrictions.
More Foods That Fight Fat
Since fighting fat with food is a popular topic, we thought it only appropriate to share with you five more edibles to help keep your waistline in check. Some of these foods block fat absorption, and others ward off cravings. But best of all, they're all packed with nutrients that are just plain good for you.
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