Just how stressed are you? More than half (56%) of adults say they are doing an excellent or very good job of knowing when they are feeling stressed, but only about half as many (26%) report doing an excellent or very good job at preventing themselves from becoming stressed (American Psychological Association). Must Read: Baby […]

If you do have to resort to a processed food for a snack or dinner (anything canned, packaged, etc.), try to avoid those that contain the ingredients listed in the following chart. Although this isn’t an exhaustive list, these ingredients are some of the most highly processed and least healthy of all: READ MORE HERE […]

We all lead a somewhat busy life, and we’re always looking for efficient and time-saving ways to get through our hectic day. Here are some time-saving foods that you should have in your kitchen from real simple.com: 1.  Pillsbury refrigerated prepared piecrusts: You’ll find them packaged two to a box in your supermarket’s dairy case, […]

You get it by now: Fruits and vegetables are good, potato chips and Oreos are bad. Not exactly rocket science. But are you stocking your fridge and pantry with the right healthy foods—as in, the ones that give you optimum nutrition for your buck (and shelf space)? Here are the foods to put on your […]

Most of us worry about what to serve at the yearly holiday party, but have you ever wondered what you should stay away from? Here are some foods you might want to avoid at this year’s holiday soiree: Broccoli: It’s delightfully festive to have green mistletoe hanging overhead and a green fir tree glistening with […]

Whether healthy eating is new to you or you’ve been trying to figure out how to get started, it will be helpful to know that there is a lot of research now to prove the health benefits of many foods. Check out what the author of Age-Proof Your Body says you should eat:

(From blackdoctor.org) Cancer is one of the top killers of African Americans. And how do we stop it? By taking pills and downing supplements? How about just eating smarter?! Research shows plenty of fruits, vegetables and meats can help our bodies naturally ward off the dreaded cancer.