Every 5 years, the US Department of Health & Human Services and the Department of Agriculture team up to reevaluate their national dietary guidelines. As times change, and our understanding of healthy eating habits change, it’s important for these guidelines to evolve as well. Let’s take a look at the newest set of changes to
Summer is the best time to indulge in all kinds of fruit. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden in your backyard, you know how delicious fruit-off-the-vine is compared to the grocery store variety. This summer, try your hand at perfecting these fruity desserts. Grilled Angel Food Cake with Strawberries Have you ever taken
For the most part, you’re born with the immune system that you have now. Age and exposure to germs over the years may change it a bit, but in general, your body’s defense is dependent on your parent’s defense system. Treatments such as allergy shots and drugs like Zyrtec may help you cope with annoying
Salt is everywhere—and for good reason. This mineral is essential for our bodies to function properly. It also makes food delicious. Still, there is a lot of misinformation about salt out there, mostly the result of dubious scientific studies from the past. So here are 5 little-known truths about salt. Salt Doesn’t Necessarily Cause Heart
Are you still waiting for your gym to reopen? Or did it open up, only to shut down weeks later? Well, there’s no point in sitting around at home, watching your former six-pack bloat into a one-pack. Try out these 5 core exercises at home so that when your gym finally opens for good, you’ll
The 80/20 diet postulates that we can’t make good food choices 100% of the time. If we were to make healthy choices 80% of the time, then 20% of the time we can indulge. This diet is sometimes called the weekend diet, but that’s a stretch of mathematics. To get a true 20% of indulgence
In recent decades, more and more international foods have made their way to the US. But even America’s most diverse cities don’t offer every delicacy available overseas. Here’s a list of the top 5 foods you’ll have to travel internationally to taste. Mos Burger Mos Burger is a Japanese fast-food chain that’s popular in China,
Smoothies are a fast and easy-to-go meal. They’re great for breakfast, quick lunch, and post-workout snacks. To get the most out of your smoothie with regard to nutrition and taste, you’ll want to put in a little something extra. Sure, mango banana smoothies are delicious, but a few extra ingredients will increase the amount of
Soup may be the oldest, easiest, and best remedy for a cold or the flu. Viral infections can’t be cured, you just need to let your body clear out the infection on its own. So for those days when your throat is burning, your nose won’t stop running, and you feel achy and hot all
Canned foods are a good option if you’re looking to stock your pantry for an emergency. Their long shelf-life, anywhere between 2-5 years, has made them equally popular among doomsday preppers, pandemic food hoarders, and everyday folk looking for an easy-to-prepare meal. So what gives canned food its longevity? Let’s take a look. The Canning