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Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
You've probably heard it before, but it's worth repeating. Ask nutrition experts what they think is the single most important thing we can do to improve our diets, and most will say to eat more fruits and vegetables. That means five servings a day -- at least. Fruits and vegetables are a virtual nutrition bonanza, supplying vitamins, minerals, fiber and potentially disease-preventing phytochemicals. Plus, most are naturally low in fat and calories.
We'll tell you more about why fruits and vegetables are an integral part of a healthful diet, which ones to try, and how best to store and prepare them. You might think there's no way you could possibly fit five servings into your crazy schedule, but we've got practical tips and even a few tricks to share with you.
Eat More Fiber
When you think of fiber, you might think of the bran flakes your grandmother ate every morning to help her stay "regular." But her daily dose of fiber also may have helped her keep cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease and even some types of cancer at bay. In addition, fiber is an important part of a weight-loss or weight-maintenance strategy, since high-fiber foods tend to be more filling.
We'll fill you in on all of the different sources of fiber (some might surprise you), which also happen to contain several other vital nutrients. Plus, we'll teach you how to avoid being duped into thinking a food is high in fiber when it really isn't.
Manage Your Weight
It seems that just about everyone, at one time or another, has resolved to lose weight. TV ads featuring buff bods on the beach might start you thinking about your own shape, but the benefits of maintaining a reasonable weight go far beyond fitting into a bathing suit. Being overweight can increase your risk for developing several diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer.
Among the countless weight-loss strategies being touted, which is best for you? Should you focus on calories or fat? Protein or carbohydrates? And what exactly is a reasonable portion size of pasta? We'll answer these questions and debunk some common weight-loss myths.
Know Your Nutrients
Do you know which nutrients you should be getting more of and how to get them? How much is enough and how much is too much? Should you take supplements, and, if so, which ones?
Do It for Life
Eating healthfully is not about being on a diet. Rather, it's about nourishing your body with a balanced diet. It's not about choking down foods you don't like just because they are "healthy," or never having dessert again. It's about eating for vitality and longevity.
You've probably heard it before, but it's worth repeating. Ask nutrition experts what they think is the single most important thing we can do to improve our diets, and most will say to eat more fruits and vegetables. That means five servings a day -- at least. Fruits and vegetables are a virtual nutrition bonanza, supplying vitamins, minerals, fiber and potentially disease-preventing phytochemicals. Plus, most are naturally low in fat and calories.
We'll tell you more about why fruits and vegetables are an integral part of a healthful diet, which ones to try, and how best to store and prepare them. You might think there's no way you could possibly fit five servings into your crazy schedule, but we've got practical tips and even a few tricks to share with you.
Eat More Fiber
When you think of fiber, you might think of the bran flakes your grandmother ate every morning to help her stay "regular." But her daily dose of fiber also may have helped her keep cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease and even some types of cancer at bay. In addition, fiber is an important part of a weight-loss or weight-maintenance strategy, since high-fiber foods tend to be more filling.
We'll fill you in on all of the different sources of fiber (some might surprise you), which also happen to contain several other vital nutrients. Plus, we'll teach you how to avoid being duped into thinking a food is high in fiber when it really isn't.
Manage Your Weight
It seems that just about everyone, at one time or another, has resolved to lose weight. TV ads featuring buff bods on the beach might start you thinking about your own shape, but the benefits of maintaining a reasonable weight go far beyond fitting into a bathing suit. Being overweight can increase your risk for developing several diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer.
Among the countless weight-loss strategies being touted, which is best for you? Should you focus on calories or fat? Protein or carbohydrates? And what exactly is a reasonable portion size of pasta? We'll answer these questions and debunk some common weight-loss myths.
Know Your Nutrients
Do you know which nutrients you should be getting more of and how to get them? How much is enough and how much is too much? Should you take supplements, and, if so, which ones?
Do It for Life
Eating healthfully is not about being on a diet. Rather, it's about nourishing your body with a balanced diet. It's not about choking down foods you don't like just because they are "healthy," or never having dessert again. It's about eating for vitality and longevity.
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