Healthy Foods

5 Spring foods for your beauty

Elaina Verhoff — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Sometimes we're so focused on finding beauty in a bottle, we forget the beautifying effects of fresh, in-season foods. This spring, head to the farmer's market and load up on these fruits and vegetables that give you a natural glow from the inside out.

What to eat after yoga

Aimee Fortney — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:15:00 -0800

Focus on your breathing in your yoga class and your food selection, afterward!

Get heart healthy this Valentine's Day

Sarah Brooks — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:30:00 -0800

Valentine's Day celebrates all things love, stemming from our hearts. Use this holiday as a reminder to keep your heart in tip-top shape — starting with the foods you eat.

The truth about peanut butter

Sarah Brooks — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:15:00 -0800

Peanut butter is one of those highly debatable foods. Some say it's healthy for you and others beg to differ. It's time to unveil the truth!

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.

Diet strategies for women on the go

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:34:00 -0800

You've managed to keep your New Year's resolution to eat balanced, healthy meals at home, yet your schedule has you meeting friends for lunch, feeding your kids drive-through food on the way to after-school events and relying on airport food while traveling for work. Sticking to a sensible diet is certainly easier in the comfort of your own kitchen, but that doesn't mean you need to kick your New Year's diet resolution to the curb when you are on the go. Here are some delicious and nutritious strategies to keep you eating healthy meals at restaurants, airports and more.

10 Negative calorie foods

Sarah Brooks — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0800

Negative calorie foods can be eaten as often as you want without having to feel an ounce of guilt. Finally, the saying “eat to live, don’t live to eat,” can be reversed.

Must-have healthy foods

Kristin Chessman — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:36:00 -0800

If you’re resolving to eat healthier this New Year, check out our list of must-have healthy foods. Healthy eating starts with a healthy grocery list. From kale and salmon to chia seeds, experts weigh in on the healthiest foods for you and your family.

Tastemakers campaign: U.S. business committed to "food done right"

Patricia Conte — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:30:00 -0800

Do you live in or near a "foodie" city? If you do, you might be lucky enough to have a local business in your community that’s made it as a Tastemaker.

Top 10 simple healthy recipe swaps

Claire Gallam — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:30:00 -0700

Gave up candy, soda and fast food but still can't lose weight? The answer to your bulge may lie in the dressings that adorn your salads and the sour cream you add to your nachos. Skip the weight gain and still enjoy your favorite meals by making a few simple swaps, like substituting sweet potatoes for white and using applesauce instead of butter. Check out these and eight other great, healthy swaps that are easy, delicious and affordable!

7 Super spices for super health

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:31:00 -0700

The word "antioxidants" typically conjures up thoughts of fruits, vegetables, tea, and even chocolate. But did you know that spices and herbs are also ripe with antioxidant power? McCormick is proudly promoting its "seven super spices" that are as comparable in antioxidant levels as many fruits and vegetables. And Dr. Wendy Bazilian, author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients, also recommends using more spices and herbs as a way for you to improve the overall quality of your diet. Here are the seven super spices and why they are so good for you.

Foods that fight breast cancer

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 07:30:00 -0700

Diet is a deliciously powerful defense against breast cancer and other types of cancers. Incorporating the following cancer-fighting foods into your everyday meals will not only reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, it will also benefit your overall health.

The tasty 7-day cleanse

Aimee Fortney — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:30:00 -0700

Send out a warning. It's time to cleanse and rid your body of unhealthy toxins... caffeine included!

Good food for great sex

Aimee Fortney — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700

These are the foods you and your guy should eat for a healthy sex life!

Top 10 best detox foods

Claire Gallam — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Despite our best intentions, we don't always act responsibly. We drink far too many glasses of wine, stay out entirely too late and end up waking up feeling less than desirable. Since many of us don't have the luxury of "sleeping it off," our day-after remedies have to be strong enough to get us through our daily tasks. This is where these 10 superfoods come in. Healthy enough to keep our diets on track and strong enough to beat even our worst hangovers.

What are the benefits of fermented foods?

Patricia Conte — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:06:00 -0700

You’ve likely heard that bacteria, especially in your stomach, can be associated with positive health benefits. That’s right. Bacteria isn’t just a bad thing -- there is “good bacteria,” too. Probiotics are microorganisms or yeast that are thought to improve your health, and can be found in different foods, including fermented foods.

Dining healthy on-the-go

Cassie L. Damewood — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 01:58:00 -0700

Eating healthy at home is easy. You control the selections and choose the cooking methods. When you’re out and about, eating right is challenging and it’s tempting to give in to the neon signs that beckon you to break down and grab a burger in a bag to get you through the day. Choosing nutritious foods on-the-go is easier than you think with a little willpower and planning.

How the right food choices can help fuel kids' active adventures

Cassie L. Damewood — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 02:55:00 -0700

The energy expended by kids is so intense it’s almost tangible -- watching them go through a typical day is simultaneously invigorating and tiring. Running in high gear burns a lot of calories, so keep your kids energized with foods full of vitamins, proteins, minerals and carbohydrates.

Eat a Mediterranean Diet: It's really a lifestyle

Patricia Conte — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

May is National Mediterranean Diet Month. Use this time to practice making delicious heart-healthy meals -- you’ll enjoy a healthy diet that’s actually a lifestyle!

Cellulite fighting foods

Haley Buntrock — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Here are some simple tips and tricks that will help you combat one thing that all women loathe — cellulite.

Eat your energy foods

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:08:00 -0700

That 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. slump has hit and you’d rather take a nap than meet your trainer for your weekly workout. Though many people complain about hitting a daily energy lull that hinders them from a full functioning day, you don’t have to join them. Incorporate the following energy foods in your diet and you’ll find you can power through your day without getting the nods.