insert_link Health & Wellness 6 Eating Habits that Weaken Your Immune System Keeping your immune system strong is one of the most important and impactful things you can do right now, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to overshadow our lives. But bolstering immunity is a two-sided coin: it’s about choosing foods that help support immune function, while sidestepping behaviors that can weaken immunity. Here are Health Magazine’s six habits to be mindful of as you work on boosting your body’s defenses. Drinking […] todayOctober 27, 2020
insert_link Food & Drink Want Some Full-Fat Dairy? Say Cheese! After years of eschewing the creamy goodness of full-fat dairy products like yogurt, cheese and creamer to help keep our waistlines trim and heart healthy, new research shows that we may have been unnecessarily going full steam ahead on the wrong track. A rising tide of research studies are challenging the idea that we need to avoid full-fat varieties. For instance, a new study published in The American Journal […] todayApril 15, 2019
insert_link Food & Drink Whole Grains Are A Good Fit Everybody seems to be going for the "whole" and "ancient" grains these days. With good reason, because not only are they more flavorful and add that valued "texture" element to your meals, they are really good for you, too. For decades, scientists and nutritionists have touted whole grains like oats, rye, wheat germ and quinoa as helpful in reducing your risk of contracting things like Heart Disease. But now, […] todayApril 9, 2019
insert_link Food & Drink Iced Coffee or Hot Toddy? Which is a Better Winter Warmer? Here's something tailgaters, ice skaters, skiers and other cold weather fans might want to keep in mind: Drinking boozy beverages will make you feel warmer, but it doesn't actually keep you warm or prevent hypothermia. Instead, drinking alcohol lowers the core temperature of your body. According to Dr. William Haynes, director of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Iowa, “Consumption of alcohol undoes many of the human body’s healthy reflexes, […] todayFebruary 5, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness Being Happy With Less The supersizing phenomenon and ballooning portion sizes are considered a major player in the startling rise of obesity rates in the last few decades. But before you get discouraged, there's new research that suggests we can turn this around. A study in the April edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that exposure to smaller food portions can actually recalibrate people' perception of how much is enough. In […] todayDecember 18, 2018
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