Super Foods

15 Trendy "new" foods to try now

Heather Barnett — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0800

Everyone has that friend — the one who's always on top of the latest food trends. Don’t wait for her to put you onto the latest craze. Try these 15 super foods now.

6 Super foods for your heart

Mary Fetzer — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:44:00 -0800

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?

How to make a superfood dinner

Maggie Marton — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:21:00 -0700

One easy way to incorporate superfoods into your diet is with a quick and easy soup. Try this hearty, power-packed soup after a long day of work.

10 Power foods you should have in your kitchen

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800

If you can significantly improve your health, lose weight, think clearer and have more energy by simply eating a tasty variety of nutrient-dense foods, why would you even think twice about doing it? If it's because you aren't sure what foods are the most super-charged with health-promoting nutrition, put the following 10 super foods on your shopping list. Though these are just a few of the super foods you should have in your kitchen, they have you covered from breakfast to dessert.

Best disease-prevention tips for women

Janice McDuffee — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:29:00 -0700

When you hear the word “diet,” your mind likely goes right to “weight loss,” then maybe you start to think about your skinny jeans, or the warm weather and the ever-creeping swimsuit season. But where your mind should go when it hears that four-letter word is much more important than just having a smokin’-hot bod -- at the top of your priorities should be keeping your body healthy.

Five superfoods to super-charge your health

Diana De Cicco — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:35:00 -0700

There is no questioning that fruits and vegetables are great for you, but do you ever wonder what makes them healthful and which ones are the best to eat? Even though you know they should be part of a healthy diet, are you stumped on how to cook them? Keep reading, because we have the answers for you!

5 Foods powerful women eat

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:28:00 -0800

You know those women—the fit, confident, happy, high-achievers who are enviable super moms, successful business women, stellar students, or all three. How do they do it? In addition to being masters of time management, they also follow a diet that optimally fuels their body to not only stay healthy and ultra energized, but that also keeps their brains sharp. If you want to be one of “those women,” include in your daily diet the following five super foods that powerful women eat.

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.

10 Healthiest holiday foods

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:20:00 -0800

Heaping helpings of mashed potatoes and turkey stuffing and slabs of holiday pies make the holiday season seem a never ending diet disaster. However, those Thanksgiving and Christmas spreads are actually teeming with healthy holiday foods that offer a tasty bevy of vitamins, minerals, and other super food nutrients. When you belly up to the holiday table, be sure to fill your plate with the following 10 healthy holiday foods.

Foods that boost your studying brainpower

Sarah Kelsey — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:02:00 -0700

Looking for an intellectual leg up when it comes to your studies? Boost your brainpower with a few of these vitamin- and nutrient-rich foods.