Fruits And Vegetables

Juice cleanse: Pros, cons and 5 healthy recipes

Brandi Bidot — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:30:00 -0700

Juice fasts or juice cleanses are a popular fad for many, including celebrities. Are they really healthy and is one right for you? Here are five fresh recipes as well as tips on how to make a juice fast a part of your life.

Healthy diet trick: Keep your food fresher longer

Sarah Kelsey — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:06:00 -0800

One of the biggest barriers to eating fresh fruits and vegetables is that we throw out almost half of the food we buy. To help you use the foods you have in your fridge, SheKnows.com chatted with dietitian Sue Mah and got her shopping, meal planning and diet tips and tricks to keep your food free from spoilage.

In a pickle: How to prevent fruits and veggies from rotting

Sarah Brooks — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0800

There are few things worse than stocking up on fruits and veggies only to have them spoil before you can enjoy them. Start making them last longer!

Beyond the garden

Mary Fetzer — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:54:00 -0700

They may not be growing in your garden or found in the local produce aisle, but these uncommon fruits and veggies are well worth seeking out.

5 Reasons you need to eat more fiber

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:57:00 -0700

Fiber is more than just a diet buzzword, it is a crucial nutrient that your body needs to ward off chronic illnesses and achieve optimal health. Aim to consume at least 25 grams of fiber per day, filling your plate with fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as reading labels on your everyday food products and choosing food items with the most fiber. Here are just five of the health benefits fiber has to offer.

School lunch ideas kids actually like

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:41:00 -0700

Get creative and introduce kids to new ways to enjoy favorite foods!

Grocery store tips for healthy eating

Kori Ellis — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:00:00 -0700

Healthy eating begins with smart choices at the grocery store. Though it's tempting to buy convenient, processed foods, they aren't the healthiest choices for you and your family. Follow these grocery store tips for healthy eating.

Cooking 101: Fresh fruit & vegetable exposé

Patricia Conte — Tue, 17 May 2011 09:50:00 -0700

Spring has sprung… finally! Time to put away those recipes for hearty soups and stews and focus on the fresh fruits and veggies of the season. If you’re like some people, you’ve avoided preparing dishes that include certain fruits and vegetables because, really, you just don’t know how to peel, slice, and dice them.

Produce power! What to buy and what to avoid

Christy Pogorelac — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:22:00 -0700

All fruits and vegetables found in the produce aisle are not created equal, especially when it comes to choosing the healthiest and most fresh options. In fact, after extended transport times and excessive handling, some of the foods you find in the produce aisle are best left behind. Here are a few grocery guidelines to help you choose the very best produce that your local store has to offer.

Easy, healthy vegetarian dinners

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:58:00 -0700

Raising your family on a plant-based diet will not only boost their health, but it can even ensure you all live longer. Vegetarian recipes can be just as delicious and are often even easier to prepare than meat-heavy fare. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs from your garden or the farmers’ market make vegetarian meals even more tasty and nutritious. These three easy, healthy vegetarian recipes feature fresh produce, satisfying soy proteins, beans, and nuts along with filling whole grains for family-friendly dinners you can feel good about serving.

Spring fruits and vegetables

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:13:00 -0700

Spring is the perfect time to dig into a healthier diet featuring the season’s delicious and nutritious bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition to filling up on nutrient-packed produce, eating fruits and vegetables at their peak in spring is also an eco-friendly move that supports your local farmers and community. Here are the spring fruits and vegetables to pile on your plate this season.

Foods that fight pain

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The meaning of comfort food for the 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain is food that can ease the daily aching. Charles Friedman, D.O., pain management specialist for Pain Relief Centers in Pinellas Park, Florida, says, "Fill your plate with the following foods that fight pain."

Losing weight with the new Dietary Guidelines

Michelle Dudash — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:25:00 -0800

Over time, the Food Guide Pyramid has evolved, and on January 31, 2011, the USDA declared the new nutritional laws of the land. With more than two-thirds of Americans overweight, the recommendations address a portly population. Uncle Sam may help you shed a few pounds if you follow these new Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Spring diet: Give your kitchen a healthy makeover

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:00:00 -0800

Spring cleaning your home usually means getting out the mop and sponges for a serious seasonal scrub-down, but spring is also the perfect time to clean out your pantry and fridge to make room for more nutritious, body-boosting foods. SheKnows.com got some insight from Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, about how to give your kitchen a healthy makeover for spring.

Heart health: Eat Mediterranean to reverse heart disease

Karen Hawthorne — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:38:00 -0800

After losing her father to his second heart attack and fearing that her husband would suffer the same fate after his first, Dr. Janet Bond Brill, a nutrition expert in Pennsylvania, was inspired to write Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease. The book offers health tips, a two-week eating plan and recipes – tools to help people eat their way to good health.

Organic fruits and vegetables worth their higher price

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:34:00 -0800

You’ve probably heard that eating organic meat, fruits and vegetables can be a good move towards better health. But organic farming is labor-intensive and generally conducted by smaller farms -- as a result, organic products often carry a higher price, leaving budget-strapped shoppers to make choices on what organic foods they buy. To make your healthy-food shopping easier, here’s a guide on the organic fruits and vegetables worth their higher price tag.

Introducing the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:44:00 -0800

The US Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services just released the newest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Updated every five years, the 2010 guidelines emphasize minimizing processed food, getting more fruits and vegetables, and increasing physical activity.

The 10 most powerful food people in America

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:28:00 -0800

Who do you think are the most powerful food people in America? We were surprised by TheDailyMeal.com’s list – Emeril didn’t cut it, we’d never heard of some of the “big names”, and, though we may think celeb chefs and cookbook authors are the authorities in food, it turns out there are quite a few other people who have a huge influence on our America diets. Here are the 10 most powerful food folk in America, according to TheDailyMeal.com.

The problem with fruits and vegetables

Sarah Kelsey — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:20:00 -0800

Dietitian Sue Mah is on a one-woman quest to help North Americans eat healthier, fresher food. One of the biggest concerns she has with our eating habits? How few fruits and vegetables we consume. To give us the lowdown, Mah made time in her busy schedule for an interview with SheKnows.com.

Green smoothie and green drink recipes

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:17:00 -0800

Looking for a delicious way to detox your body after the holidays? Though supplement-based cleanses may promise you a clean system in a few days, a better approach that you can take every day is sipping a green smoothie or green drink. Made especially popular by Dr. Oz, green drinks are a whole food solution to getting more nutrient-dense vegetables into your diet while helping you detoxify your system in the most natural way. Just be sure to tune up your diet and hydrate; green drinks won’t miraculously aid in weight loss or compensate for poor dietary choices.

10 Snacks under 200 calories

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 06:00:00 -0800

The conveniently packaged 100-calorie snack packs can be a dieter’s friend…as long the dieter can eat only one pack. If 100-calorie snacks have you yawning, try the following 10 snacks with less than 200 calories that you can easily make at home.