The internet is overflowing with nutrition advice—much of it contradictory, confusing, and difficult to follow. Figuring out the best approach can be challenging, but research suggests we may have found a longevity blueprint based on populations with exceptionally long and healthy lives. As researchers explored the lifestyles of these communities, significant insights began to surface. [...]
The Healthiest Fish To Eat, According To A Registered Dietitian Expert review by Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN is Vice President of Scientific Affairs at mindbodygreen. She received her bachelor's degree in Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania and Ph.D. in Foods and Nutrition from the University of Georgia. A quick note [...]
Food Substitution Ingredient Table for Cooking and Baking Cooking and baking are both art and science, requiring a delicate balance of ingredients to achieve the desired taste, texture, and appearance. However, there are times when the exact ingredients called for in a recipe are unavailable, or dietary restrictions necessitate the use of alternatives. This is [...]
Nutrition can play an important role in achieving better mental health. A recent study showed that in a group of adults with depression, ⅓ of participants who ate a diet rich in produce, fish and legumes experienced a remission of symptoms. The foods you eat impact the structure and function of your brain, playing a [...]
Just four healthy ingredients are needed to whip up these rich, fudgy and extremely moist chocolate brownies! Using sweet potatoes as a base, these flourless chocolate brownies are naturally paleo, vegan, gluten-free and completely refined sugar-free! A quick and easy snack recipe to satisfy the sweet tooth instantly! PREP: 5 minutes COOK: 20 minutes Ingredients [...]
A light sauce for this pasta consist of cooked tomatoes with garlic, wine and olive oil. It’s a blockbuster combo for seafood, too. Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes: 6 servings Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) gluten free pasta 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt, [...]
Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies that are just 4 simple ingredients. These cookies don’t contain any flour, eggs or additional sugar, making them healthy enough to eat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. servings: 18 COOKIES prep time: 15 MINUTES cook time: 10 MINUTES total time: 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (approximately 3 small bananas) 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter unsweetened or almond [...]
I love bringing this salad to the cottage. This Orzo Salad is tossed with a lemon basil dressing, with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and arugula. A healthy, vegan, pasta salad that can be made ahead for midweek lunches or potlucks. Keep it vegan or add feta! INGREDIENTS 1 cup dry orzo pasta (uncooked) or gluten free pasta 2 [...]
I grew up with mom making this cake. I have to admit, when I watched her pour the olive in I was thinking eeewww. That's going to taste awful. To my surprise it was delicious and easy and it became my go to cake when I had last minute visitors. Put that into the " [...]
Homemade hummus is very easy to make and it tastes much better than anything you can buy at the store. If you don’t have any tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, you can add some peanut butter instead or leave it out. A chickpea purée without it is still quite delicious. Just add more [...]
