Getting Enough Vitamin D

Celebrate osteoporosis awareness month with this delicious dish that helps build healthy bones. It contains 23% of the daily value (DV) for calcium, 74% of the DV for vitamin D, 38% of the DV for folate, 106% of the DV for selenium and over 10% of the DV each for magnesium and vitamin K.

Vitamin D appears to be very critical for health, especially in the prevention of osteoporosis and cancers, including breast, prostate, ovarian and colon cancer. This article explores the different types of vitamin D and their roles in the body.

Since it’s osteoporosis awareness month, today we’re going to talk about the link between cholesterol and osteoporosis. In this article, we explore the growing scientific evidence that suggests that the same type of diet that promotes the hardening of the arteries may also promote osteoporosis. Higher levels of LDL in the blood may not only lead to blocked and calcified arteries but also thinned and decalcified bones.

Salsa isn’t the only thing on the agenda this month, because May is also Osteoporosis Awareness month. This week we will be discussing the ins and outs of bone health, especially as it relates to nutrition.

How better to celebrate salsa month than with some fun new salsas? In this post, we’ve collected three of our very favorite recipes for melon salsa, olive and carrot salsa, and a mind-blowing baked banana salsa.

Did you know that May is salsa month? Salsa is a low-fat, high-flavor alternative to gravies and sauces. Not just for chips anymore, salsa is a fantastic topping for poultry, fish, salads, soups, casseroles and vegetables

Last week, we talked about simple substitutions that you could make to improve the nutrient profile of a dish without sacrificing texture or flavor. Want to try some of those techniques for yourself? Whip up this simple pasta dish today!

Have you seen our new Healthy Kitchen poster? Check out the picture above or visit it in our store. We’re so excited about it, that we have decided to share all of our top kitchen makeover tips in one handy-dandy blog post. After all, it’s officially Spring, which makes it the perfect time for SPRING CLEANING. Try these handy tips to clean up your kitchen and make it more efficient than ever.

April is National Cancer Awareness Month. The American Institute of Cancer Research recommends eating a healthful, phytochemical-rich diet, exercising, and maintaining a healthful weight in order to reduce your cancer risk by 30%. Too busy at work to adhere to these guidelines? Just follow these suggestions for strategies to use on the job to reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease.

Perhaps the least known legume in North America, fava beans have served as a culinary staple dating back to prehistoric times. So, if they’ve been around so long, how come we don’t know more about them? Learn about the versatile fava bean in this detailed review.

According to Packaged Facts, gluten-free sales reached more than $2.6 billion by the end of 2010 and are now expected to exceed more than $5 billion by 2015. Why? Well, in this article, we explore some of the leading reasons to go gluten-free…

Celebrate the Day of the Mushroom with this quick and tasty mushroom quiche. Worried about whipping up another difficult, troublesome pastry crust? Well, worry no more — this dish doesn’t have one!

Very lean beef is a good choice for consumers who can find and afford it. But there is more to a heart healthy diet than beef. In this post, Dr. James Kenney evaluates questionable claims based on a short-term study.

Did you know that the leftovers from a roast chicken or turkey can make a phenomenal broth that can last for months in the freezer? Check out our simple techniques for creating and preserving a delicious staple that should be in every chef’s repertoire.

Mars Inc., the famous candy company, has decided to stop producing king size Snickers bars. Not only that, but they are replacing those giant bars with a 2-in-1 package that contains two smaller Snickers bars. The new package is resealable, which encourages consumers to eat the candy in two separate sittings, rather than all at once. Why make this change? Mars Inc. claims they are fighting obesity…