When it’s hot outside the last thing you want to do is heat up the inside by turning on the oven or stovetop. The following from Best Health Magazine provides delicious, filling, and healthy no cook recipes you can enjoy all summer long. So eat well and stay cool!
Considering a Popular Diet Craze? Read This First
The world is becoming increasingly obsessed with weight and body image. While it’s extremely important to eat well for weight management and overall health, is dieting the right way to go? From Atkins to Paleo, and vegan to gluten-free, many crazes exist. Do you know the benefits and risks? The pros and cons of many popular diet crazes are discussed in the following article from Woman’s Day magazine.
Woman’s Day: 10 popular diets that are likely to backfire
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The Benefits of Berries
Late July and August are the prime times to enjoy some of nature’s candy—fresh berries! At this time of year blueberries and raspberries are ripe and plentiful. Both of these berries are delicious, especially when fresh, and pack of punch of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which are extremely beneficial to your health. The following from One Green Planet discusses all the benefits these delicious berries have to offer. So head to your local farm or market today and enjoy them while they last!
One Green Planet: Why You Should be Eating More Blueberries and Raspberries
The Dirty Dozen, The Clean 15, and You
Organic or non-organic? That is the question…
With so much debate over whether buying organic food is in fact the best option, decisions about food choices can become confusing. Especially when we consider other factors such as food availability and budget. The dirty dozen and clean 15 help to illustrate which fruits and vegetables have the most and least pesticide contamination which can help you make more informed choices when selecting your produce. Check out the following from The David Suzuki Foundation to get the dirty dozen and clean 15 lists and to learn more about the organic food debate.
The David Suzuki Foundation: What are the dirty dozen and the clean fifteen
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Fire Up The Grill
Nothing says summer like food straight from the grill! Barbequing can be a healthy way to prepare food, however, many precautions need to be taken. Safetyinfo.ca has prepared a section on barbeque safety including BBQ basics, keeping safe while grilling, and propane tank handling. Check it out here and safely enjoy your barbeque all summer long.
Time For Strawberries
Whether you pick your own or purchase a quart from your local market now is the time to enjoy fresh strawberries at their best. Strawberries are one of the most popular fruits due to their wonderful taste and their nutritional benefits. Check out the following from Care2.com to see all the health benefits of these delicious berries.
Use Fats to Feed Both a Growing and Aging Brain
The following from Dr. Sears discusses the importance of proper nutrition to fuel the body, and most importantly the brain. Dr. Sears states “…there are two windows of time in which the brain is especially sensitive to nutrition: the first two years of life for a growing baby and the last couple decades of life for a senior citizen.” The article discusses the best ways to provide this nutrition is through the incorporation DHA and Omega 3 fats. Read this great article here to get the facts on the fats you need for proper brain development and optimal brain function!
Ask Dr. Sears: Omega-3 and DHA as Brain Food
Food For Focus
Do you sometimes find it hard to focus? Whether at home, work, school or play, distractions are everywhere which can effect productivity and increase procrastination! The following from Men’s Health Magazine suggests 7 super foods to help you focus, improve memory and give you the boost you need to concentrate on your daily activities.
Blend It Up For Your Brain!
Smoothies are a simple, easy and delicious way to ensure you are getting the nutrients your body needs. The following from Prevention Magazine provides 11 tasty smoothie recipes filled with brain boosting nutrients! Try one today!
Feed Your Brain
How do you fuel the most important organ in your body? Research shows that a diet low in fat and cholesterol, filled with antioxidants from fresh fruits and vegetables, and omegas from fish and nuts, can help fuel your brain and ward off issues later in life. And these diets are also great for your heart and reduce the risks of diabetes. Check out some of these fantastic brain healthy food tips from The Alzheimer’s Association.
Alzheimer’s Association: Adopt
a Brain-Healthy Diet