Functional Foods

Foods & recipes that fight cancer

Diana De Cicco — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -0700

We all know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for your health, but we may not know exactly what to eat to help prevent cancer. There are tons of fruits and vegetables with cancer-preventing qualities, so eat up. Just remember to continue to take care of yourself in other ways because healthy eating is only part of the equation.

What to eat when you're hung over

Erica Sagon — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:34:00 -0800

Hello, hangover. We fight the morning-after beast with everything from greasy breakfasts to bloody marys, but does any of it really work?

The white smile diet

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 -0700

As the sunny days of summer continue in full swing and we rush to the gym to take off those extra 10 pounds, many overlook a critical way to brighten your appearance, build your self confidence and exude a look of health and wellness -- enhancing your smile. While having the right wardrobe, accessories and hair style for summer all play a role in a bright appearance, surveys reveal that one of the first things people notice about others is their smile. According to Dr. Timothy Chase, a 15-year veteran of cosmetic dentistry, a healthy smile, white teeth and healthy gums can take 10 years off your appearance.

Eating for better sex

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:36:00 -0800

Eric R. Braverman, MD and author of Younger Sexier You: Look and Feel 15 Years Younger by Having The Best Sex of Your Life helps us understand how diet affects our sex drive and explains what to eat for a better time in bed.

Top 10 foods for glowing skin

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0800

What we eat doesn't just make a difference in how we feel. Diet can also play a role in how we look. When it comes to beautiful skin, Colette Heimowitz, VP of Education and Nutrition at Atkins Nutritionals, suggests eating the following foods for a flawless face.

What to eat for healthy skin and hair

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:42:00 -0800

As it turns out, we really are what we eat. Diet has profound effects on appearance, and not just at the waistline. The glowing skin and healthy hair we covet depends on what we put into our bodies, so we turned to Elizabeth Somer, MA, RD, and author of Eat Your Way to Happiness for some diet tips on how to eat for healthy skin and hair.

Persimmons: A winter super food

Diana De Cicco — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:27:00 -0800

An often forgotten about fruit, the persimmon, is extremely healthy and can be considered a super food due to its antioxidant power. They are in season until December and make the perfect holiday fruit for festive dishes and desserts.

Foods that reverse aging

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:23:00 -0700

Taking a miracle pill and slathering on promising skin cream actually take more effort – and cost far more – than simply fighting the effects of aging with wholesome, anti-aging foods. Save your money and focus your energy on comprising your diet with the following foods that can reverse aging.

Foods to help you sleep

Diana De Cicco — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:13:00 -0700

Believe it or not, the foods you eat can affect how well you sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep can be a difficult task for many people, but we can make it a little easier by eating the right foods throughout the day. To get a more restful sleep follow these simple diet tips.

Foods that brighten your skin

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:21:00 -0700

If your skin care routine primarily revolves around expensive skin creams and serums, it’s time you put your money towards a healthy diet. The foods you eat have a significant impact on the health and appearance of your skin. Here are a few tasty foods that can brighten your skin and overall complexion.

Foods that improve brain power

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:33:00 -0700

Miracle foods for weight loss don’t exist and neither do miracle foods for brain health. However, we’ve got five super foods that will not only improve your brain health, but also enhance your brain function. Incorporate the following brain foods into your daily diet and enjoy a tasty boost in brain power.

Foods that fight water retention

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:59:00 -0700

Due to hormonal fluctuations, women are often plagued with bloated bellies and puffy extremities the week before their periods, but water retention can also be the result of a poor diet. Whether it’s PMS-related or simply too many dips into the salty chip bag, here's a list of foods that fight water retention.

Foods that relieve joint pain

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:52:00 -0700

Joint pain is a debilitating condition, often caused by inflammation, that can quickly sap the quality of your life and prevent you from doing the activities you love. While working closely with your doctor on pain management, consider incorporating the following anti-inflammatory foods that relieve joint pain.

Foods that help a headache

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:39:00 -0700

Whether your pounding headache is from tension or because it's that time of the month, you can eat certain foods to help alleviate it. Here's a list of headache-fighting foods.

Foods that help menstrual cramps

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:34:00 -0700

At least 85 percent of women deal with PMS during their lifetimes, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists . In addition to headaches, moodiness, bloating and fatigue, many women suffer from painful, sometimes debilitating, cramps. If PMS and its associated cramps are putting a damper on your health every month, here are a few foods that might help.

Foods that can help burn fat

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:28:00 -0700

The key to successful fat burning is boosting your metabolism with a balance of quality foods, including meals composed of complex carbohydrates, lean proteins and healthy fats. Though no miracle food will make you lose 10 pounds overnight, the following foods can help you burn fat so you can lose those 10 pounds for the long haul.

5 Foods that help a hangover

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:20:00 -0700

You've done it again; you had one or two too many and now you've got a wicked hangover. Here are a 5 foods to eat if you have a hangover. We'll save the lecture for when you feel better.

Best foods to eat while on your period

Kristin Chessman — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:33:00 -0700

It’s that time of the month, and you’re tired, irritable and bloated. Though you’d much rather reach for a bag of potato chips than trail mix, eating poorly will only make your symptoms worse. Find out which foods can make your monthly cycle more manageable and follow these simple do's and don’ts.

Foods for healthy, beautiful skin

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Even with all the best beauty products in the world, your skin needs to be nourished from the inside to be healthy. Incorporating the following foods into your diet each day -- along with plenty of water -- will help your skin look its best!