ANDI Score – The Healthiest Foods
Now there is a way to calculate which fruits and veggies are the most nutrient dense. ANDI stands for “Aggregate Nutrient Density Index.” An ANDI score shows the nutrient density of a food on a scale from 1 to 1000…
8 Secret-Weapon Foods for Weight Loss
1. Mushrooms Research reports that when people ate mushroom-based entrees, they felt just as satisfied as when they’d eaten those same dishes made with beef—though they’d taken in a fraction of the calories and fat. 2. Eggs In one…
5 Surprising SuPeRFooDS You Should Be Eating:
Apples, almonds, broccoli. If you eat the same things every week, you may be missing out on an easy way to boost your health. “Many of us pass up foods that are nutritional powerhouses, because we don’t know how to prepare…
What to Eat and What to Avoid at the Salad Bar
Eat It: Lettuce~ The standard salad-bar option of iceberg lettuce is very low in calories, only 8 per cup, but contains very few nutrients. Instead, opt for spinach, spring mix or romaine lettuce. They, too, are low in calories, but…
Healthy Smoothies: Best Smoothie Ingredients & 10 To Ditch
Find out the healthiest smoothie ingredients and 10 to ditch. Whether you enjoy smoothies for breakfast, a snack or even dessert, they’re a great way to increase your daily servings of fruits and vegetables. But depending on the ingredients they’re…
Get a Flat Belly with These 3 Healthy Weight Loss Meals
If you are trying to achieve a flat belly, then careful meal planning can really make the difference in how quickly you achieve your goal. Avoiding processed foods and opting for whole, organic and unprocessed ingredients can help you shed…
The Shake That Tastes Like A Cake
Chocolate Covered Cherry Shake 2 scoops ViSalus Shake Mix 1 packet Chocolate Cardia Care Health Flavor 10–12 frozen cherries 8 to 10 oz. of Non-Fat, Soy, Rice or Almond milk 4-6 ice cubes
OBESITY, THE GROWING EPIDEMIC
In today’s society, dependence on fast food increases, but so does our waistline! If you are like most Americans, you are short on time, and so therefore rely heavily on fast food. We tend to think it is convenient, cheap…
Berries! A Super Food
A superfood is a food that is usually considered to be extremely nutritious or beneficial to your overall health and wellness, and have a combination of the following characteristics: Low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids…
Cut The Fat
We all know that we should cut down on the amount of fat we eat. But why? It all comes down to fact that diets high in total fat have been linked to many health problems such as obesity and…