How can broccoli be your secret weapon for aging gracefully?

Yes….another reason to eat your broccoli! A recent study in Cell Metabolism by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine unveiled a compound found in natural foods like broccoli, cucumbers, cabbage, and edamame that can reverse aging cell behaviors and make them act younger. NMN, crucial for the body, is derived from niacin-rich foods. An…

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Can Intermittent Fasting Reduce Inflammation?

Let’s Start with the basics- What is Intermittent Fasting? There are so many different diets out there that claim to help with weight loss, anti-inflammation, and disease prevention: low-fat, low-carb, ketogenic, paleo, whole 30, vegetarian, vegan, DASH, Mediterranean, etc. But today, let’s talk about an oldie but a goody: intermittent fasting. Or, as the cool…

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Fighting Food Waste

Fight Food Waste

Imagine there was a simple way to save your time and money and eat more nutritiously. It sounds almost too good to be true . . . but it isn’t. If there’s one thing that impacts our schedules, wallets, and health, it’s food. Curious as to why I am talking about food waste? Well, a…

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Do You Need Protein Powder?

Protein powders

Protein is essential for everyone, but have you thought about incorporating protein powder into your diet? Typically associated with athletes, protein powders are commonly viewed as supplements. While this association is valid due to the marketing towards athletes, sufficient protein intake is crucial for overall health, not just for athletes.Let’s delve into the basics of…

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Choose Wisely: Picking a Healthy Tomato Sauce

Learn something ‘Good For You’ today Give those labels a quick once-over and focus on the important stuff! By zeroing in on the key details, you can snag the perfect goodies without turning into a grocery aisle wanderer! For jarred tomato sauce: Serving sizes are usually 1/2 cup Goal-less than 250 mg of Sodium per…

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Here’s why I personally eat and recommend seafood

It’s no secret that seafood is anti-inflammatory and good for your heart and your brain, but you’ve probably also heard that some people should avoid certain types. This is true. Of course, if you’re allergic to seafood, you should avoid it altogether. If you’re at higher risk for foodborne illness, you should avoid certain types…

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Keep Your Salad Anti-Inflammatory

Nothing elevates a salad to “yum” status quite like a tasty 😋 flavorful dressing. Keep the healthy value of your salad by making your own with anti-inflammatory oils like avocado and olive oil. Making your own salad dressing is a simple, cost-effective, and great way to control additives, like sugar and preservatives, that might be…

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Chocolate The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The health benefits of chocolate

Let’s explore the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Like red wine, cocoa contains high levels of antioxidant polyphenols. But, wait, cocoa contains higher quantities of polyphenols than red wine! Due to its high phenolic content, it is thought that chocolate may be beneficial to cardiovascular health as it may improve the bioavailability of nitric…

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Tips for Healthy Grilling

Pick your Protein Choose fish, skinless chicken breast, and leaner cuts of meat to avoid excess fat, which can cause flames and smoke. The recommended serving size of animal protein is about 6 ounces. Divide or cut your proteins into serving sizes before placing them on the grill. For grilling larger cuts of animal proteins,…

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