It strikes us all — sometimes when we least expect it; sometimes like clockwork every day. We are in our cars, at our desks or working the front lines when suddenly we find ourselves under a snack attack! Instead of hitting the vending machine, a drive-thru or that day-old doughnut in the break room, arm…
People young and old alike enjoy grapes for both their flavor and their notable health benefits. Grapes contain phytonutrients and antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and heart-healthy benefits. They can help protect against certain types of cancer, improve cognitive function and balance blood sugar levels. Try grapes in this unusual twist on pizza. Barbecue Chicken…
School lunches don’t have to be boring or bland. If you’re looking for some ways to brighten up your child’s lunch box, there are some easy things you can do — while getting your child to eat more fruits and vegetables. Not a cook? Don’t worry — the following tips require little or no cooking!…
Zucchini and tomatoes are summertime staples of gardens in our area. What better way to use your fresh garden produce than with a healthy new recipe that incorporates both of them? Tomatoes are considered a super food loaded with vitamins C, A and K, along with folate, choline, potassium, carotene, and lycopene. Lycopene has been…
Summertime is ice cream time. While it’s full of frozen yumminess, it’s also full of fat and calories that aren’t exactly heart-healthy. How can you enjoy a frozen treat with some nutritional value? Try these low-calorie, low-saturated fat cheesecake pops that also add some protein and bonus antioxidants. Its layers of red, white and blue…
Summer is here and we are beginning to experience some of the warmest days of the year. Combat the heat with this hydrating smoothie recipe that incorporates avocado. Not only does avocado add creaminess to a smoothie, but it also is considered a super food because it is one of the most nutrient-dense foods. Kale,…
The mighty avocado is a super food star. Don’t be turned off by its high fat content. It is one of the best sources of the good guys of fat — monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These types of fat do not raise cholesterol. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, they may actually help…
Go ahead. Be brave. Move beyond salt and pepper, and explore adding different spices to the foods you eat. Spices not only taste good, they enhance flavor without adding calories, salt, fat or sugar. They also have many added health benefits, including protection against cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Cinnamon, for example, has high levels…
Who says the traditional Derby mint julep or Oaks lily cocktail has to contain alcohol? The Get Healthy team has mixed up a couple of alcohol-free, lower-calorie concoctions and shared our recipes for our favorite mocktails. We’re not passing judgment on folks who consume alcohol. However, keep in mind, alcoholic beverages, on average, contain about…
Spring is in the air and fresh fruits on the grocery shelves and starting to appear at local farmers markets. This recipe for a low-fat berry parfait is a great way to enjoy fresh berries. You can use any and all types of berries for this recipe. Did you know berries are considered a “superfood”?…
Eating yogurt and other cultured dairy products (fermented with “good” bacteria) regularly may decrease the risk for urinary tract infections by up to 80 percent. When selecting yogurt for your child, it is important to look for a statement on the packaging that says “contains live and active cultures.” Yogurt contains good bacteria, active cultures…
Turmeric, a beautifully colored relative of ginger, is a spice commonly used in curry and added to foods for color. It also has a host of health benefits, mainly thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, can help with heartburn and indigestion, joint pain, pelvic pain, and even depression…