Eating & Nutrition

Bananas, folks, are a pretty nifty fruit. Affordable, sweet and inside their own packaging, these fruits are a staple in many healthy diets. They are packed with vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin B, Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, fiber and even protein, according to Healthline (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-bananas#section1). While you may already know about all of […]

I often look at nutrition labels on food products. Sometimes, I want to know what all the ingredients are. Other times, I’m curious or concerned about the fat, sodium or sugar in what I am about to buy or eat. One thing I’ve noticed each time is that, in the small print, it says the

Instead of the fountain of youth, folks, we should be aiming for a garden! People who garden physically and mentally benefit from it, for starters. As reported by the BBC, gardening has been found to be the habit that could very well help you live longer (https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20181210-gardening-could-be-the-hobby-that-helps-you-live-to-100). On top of all that, when you garden,

How are you doing, fellow food adventurers? If you’re like me, you like to explore new foods. I love pizza and tacos as much as the next guy, but I also want to get the most health mileage out of the foods I eat. Sometimes, this involves exploring staples from other countries to find new

Look, I take some pride in my diet. I try to eat right, even when that’s not easy. But stress can be one big motivator for picking up and polishing off that bag of chips, and I, for one, am not immune to the allure! Of course, I have wondered why this happens, and I

The holiday season is upon us, and for me and many of you out there, that means eating a lot of bad–yet delicious!–foods, from high-fat sides to sugary sweets and carb-laden snacks. As great as all that food is at the time, I know from my own experience that it can leave you feeling tired

I’m willing to bet you are on, have tried and are going to try again, or are thinking about trying a plant-based diet. After all, it’s pretty much the thing to do right now, and for good reason. Plant-based diets offer a lot of benefits and can have a great impact on the health of

When it comes to cancer many people get alarmed. It’s the big fight, right? And rightfully so. Cancer claims millions of lives globally each year and is the second leading killer behind heart disease. There are so many amazing foods that we can be eating every day to help fight against cancer that have been proven in

All health experts have their own do’s and don’t’s. There are many of them. I am a big fan of being balanced when it comes to making great lifestyle choices. The big key is that you have to set yourself up to win. Winning is the game when it comes to your health. If you go on