Nutrition
Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
It’s no secret: the holidays are centered around food. With the vast amounts of delicious cuisine available in November and December, it is easy to gain a few pounds here and there if you don’t pay attention. However, there are easy ways you can cut back on fatty and sugary foods while still enjoying the… »
A Closer Look at Wine
The Healthful Benefits of Wine Drinking wine in moderation has been shown to have several positive effects on health. The alcohol and certain substances in red wine, called antioxidants, may help prevent heart disease by increasing levels of “good” cholesterol and protecting against artery damage. Analyzing a Glass of Merlot One five-ounce serving contains approximately… »
Peaches
Peaches The peach is a member of the rose family, cousin to apricots, plums, cherries and almonds. There are numerous varieties of peaches, and each can be classified as clingstone, freestone or semi-freestone. The clingstone has a yellow flesh with splashes of red closest to the stone. Known for being juicy and sweet, they are… »
Potatoes
While there are many varieties of potatoes, and almost as many ways to organize or classify, such as color (white, yellow, red, purple and lilac) or shape (round or long) for educational and practical purposes, this article will have potatoes fall into two easy categories—baking potatoes and boiling potatoes. The main difference between the two… »
Organic, Free-Range, Natural
With all of the organic, free-range and natural options at the grocery store, it’s easy to get confused as to what we are actually purchasing and why. Scientists believe that up to two-thirds of American cattle used for slaughter are treated with hormones to make them grow at a faster rate than normal. Meanwhile, America’s… »
Milk: Which One Does Your Body Good?
It seems like there is an increasing variety of milk and nondairy milk alternatives on the market. Understanding the difference between the various options can assist in removing some of the guesswork from choosing which option is most beneficial to your nutrition regime. Cow’s Milk The protein in milk is about 20 percent casein and… »
Artificial Sweeteners
People are incorporating sugar into their diets more than ever. It’s not uncommon to reach for a packet of sweetener and find an abundance of colorful options. The pink packet or the yellow packet? Natural? Raw? Stevia? There are more and more sweeteners making their debut into restaurants and grocery stores everywhere so it is… »