http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/993577/5-food-additives-to-avoid Food additives are added to foods regularly to enhance their flavor or shelf-life. Though they may make the food look prettier, they're often not doing your body any good. Let’s take a look at five additives you should avoid. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/993577/5-food-additives-to-avoid Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Sarah Brooks Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/989367/what-to-eat-on-your-wedding-day The day has finally arrived. After months of planning, your wedding day is here! As vital as healthy eating has been leading up to it, it’s crucial you eat right on the big day, too. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/989367/what-to-eat-on-your-wedding-day Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Sarah Brooks Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/988569/health-boosting-beauty-detox-foods The foods you eat not only play a role in how you feel, they can also impact the way you look. An unhealthy diet can mean dull skin, dry hair, brittle nails and blemishes, among a whole host of other problems. We’re sharing some of the best foods you can eat to boost not only your appearance but also your overall health. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/988569/health-boosting-beauty-detox-foods Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Jessica Padykula Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/987225/less-common-foods-to-avoid-when-breastfeeding When we decide to have a child, we sacrifice our bodies and our diets throughout both pregnancy and breastfeeding. Though we know not to drink caffeine and eat spicy foods, what else should we avoid when breastfeeding? http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/987225/less-common-foods-to-avoid-when-breastfeeding Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Sarah Brooks Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/986111/nutrition-tips-for-spring Spring is the time for growth — including personal growth. Time to clean up your comfort food-nomming eating habits from winter and replace them with some new spring habits. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/986111/nutrition-tips-for-spring Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Heather Barnett Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:27:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/985855/what-to-do-if-youre-still-hungry-after-dinner It’s best not to eat anything after 7 p.m., since your body goes into rest mode and burns calories at a slower pace. But what happens if you eat dinner around 5 p.m. and are starving later in the evening? Do you cave and eat or try to fight the craving? http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/985855/what-to-do-if-youre-still-hungry-after-dinner Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Sarah Brooks Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/985701/10-super-easy-ways-to-lose-weight It’s safe to say almost all women want to lose weight – whether it’s five pounds or 50. Between work, taking care of kids, maintaining a house and having somewhat of a social life, there’s no time left to work out and cook super-healthy meals. Instead of attempting to crash diet, try these super easy ways to lose weight. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/985701/10-super-easy-ways-to-lose-weight Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Sarah Brooks Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982125/the-shrinking-american-family A recent article published by the Pew Research Center explores the declining birth rate in the U.S. What does this mean for our country’s future and why are parents shying away from having more kids? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982125/the-shrinking-american-family Parenting Having a Baby Conceiving Tiernan McKay Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:44:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/982431/6-super-foods-for-your-heart Oatmeal and olive oil are heart-healthy super foods, but they're not alone. There are other delicious, easy-to-eat foods that provide powerful heart- health benefits. Are they part of your family's daily diet? http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/982431/6-super-foods-for-your-heart Health & Wellness Heart Health Mary Fetzer Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:08:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/829531/why-you-should-drink-milk So we’ve all heard that milk is an important part of our diet, but do you know why? We give it to our kids to drink at dinner and choose milk over sodas to be healthy, but what is it about milk that makes it a must for your diet? We have the answers. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/829531/why-you-should-drink-milk Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Courtney Dial Tue, 25 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/978029/is-organic-food-better-for-kids Despite assertions that organic food is best for your kiddos, you may want to uncover the American Academy of Pediatrics' findings before you dish out the extra cash. From the benefits of avoiding pesticides to the evident health benefits of varieties of cuisine, are you wasting money on organic food for kids? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/978029/is-organic-food-better-for-kids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Michelle Maffei Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:18:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/978219/foods-to-improve-memory-and-prevent-alzheimers Over time, certain foods and beverages can interfere with memory function. Conversely, removing these foods from the diet, and consuming different foods and nutrients in different proportions, can have the opposite effect and actually improve memory function and help ward off Alzheimer’s disease. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/978219/foods-to-improve-memory-and-prevent-alzheimers Health & Wellness Aging Richard Isaacson, MD and Christopher Ochner PhD Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:19:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/975661/8-easy-ways-to-cut-calories-this-holiday-season For some people, the holidays spell diet doom, but tables laden with seasonal treats don’t have to be your downfall. There are a few simple but savvy ways to cut calories and maintain your weight no matter how many festive fetes you attend this year. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/975661/8-easy-ways-to-cut-calories-this-holiday-season Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Jessica Padykula Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/803649/the-anti-inflammatory-diet-eating-foods-to-heal-your-body According to Karen Lamphere, MS, CN, most diseases have an underlying etiology involving inflammation. Conditions like arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, allergies, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's and diabetes can be made worse or better depending on a person's diet. Lamphere, a nutritionist based in Edmonds, Washington, prescribes a diet of anti-inflammatory foods as a way to help her clients with inflammatory diseases heal as well as ensure her healthy clients stay healthy. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/803649/the-anti-inflammatory-diet-eating-foods-to-heal-your-body Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Michele Borboa, MS Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:13:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/969109/easy-ways-to-add-more-nutrients-to-your-childs-diet Getting kids to eat healthy foods is hard enough during summer vacation but it can be almost impossible once school starts. Sneak in those important nutrients easily with these tips. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/969109/easy-ways-to-add-more-nutrients-to-your-childs-diet Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice More Parenting Advice Marye Audet Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/807819/calming-foods-for-hyperactive-kids Which foods help calm hyperactive kids? Experts recommend taking a look at the foods your kids are eating to find out why certain foods make them hyper, cranky or irritable. Find out which foods should be avoided and which foods you should incorporate into their daily diet. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/807819/calming-foods-for-hyperactive-kids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Tracy B. McGinnis Mon, 30 Jul 2012 01:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966125/starting-healthy-habits-at-home Keep your children healthy at school by starting healthy habits at home. Make healthy practices part of your regular family routine and hopefully some of those routines will stick with your kids when they are off at school and out of your sight. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966125/starting-healthy-habits-at-home Living School & Education School Tips for Moms Kori Ellis Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/965689/eat-like-a-summer-games-athlete We may not be competing in the London 2012 Olympics, but we can certainly live -- and eat -- vicariously through the elite-level athletes. Instead of simply asking a sports nutritionist to give us top diet tips to train like an Olympian, we turned to four female Olympians to get the dish on how they eat and what they eat. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/965689/eat-like-a-summer-games-athlete Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Michele Borboa, MS Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961387/energy-tips-for-moms It’s tempting to turn to caffeine and sugar for the energy to get through the day, but neither will give you the energy that you need without ultimately making you crash. Ditch the sugar and caffeine and replace them with healthy choices that will bring a long-term boost in your energy levels. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961387/energy-tips-for-moms Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Nichole Beaudry Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961133/health-experts-share-summertime-nutrition-tips Whether you're aiming to slim down for summer or wanting to improve your diet, here are six simple summertime diet tips from a few of our favorite food and nutrition experts. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961133/health-experts-share-summertime-nutrition-tips Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Michele Borboa, MS Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961123/health-benefits-of-greek-yogurt Rich, thick and delicious, Greek yogurt is more than just a grab-and-go snack that you eat with a spoon when your tummy starts grumbling. This creamy, dreamy dairy product does more than just curb your hunger. Here are just a few of the health benefits of Greek yogurt. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961123/health-benefits-of-greek-yogurt Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Michele Borboa, MS