Food and Health



There is no evidence (that this reviewer is aware of) that supports any claims that dietary lectins somehow promote obesity...
 


If you need one more reason to eat less meat and more beans, look no further.  A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition looked at data from the PREDIMED study, research of over 3,000 subjects with elevated risk for heart disease, but without type 2 diabetes. The study found...
 
Cooking

Pulses are getting more respect these days. Because they are an economical source of protein, they were once thought of as poor man’s food. Today people of all income levels around the globe love them for their great taste, versatility, sustainability and health-boosting nutrition. Aim to eat several servings per week. Here’s why. 1. Prevent ... 5 Reasons to Eat More Pulses
 
Cooking

Sometimes a new dish is all you need to make a vegetable more appealing to your audience, so today I'd like to share 3 popular vegetable recipes from the member-exclusive recipe database...
 
Food and Health, Prevention

The National Lung Association has dubbed May "Breathe Easy Month." As the month comes to a close, we wanted to recognize this aspect of May with a review of some ways to improve your lung function through healthful eating. While the National Institute of Cancer maintains that giving up...
 

Putting together a comprehensive and engaging cooking demonstration is hard work -- but that's about to change.
 

Choose from over 100 different nutrition posters, health posters, and motivational wellness posters, that will make your walls beautiful and educational.
 
Cooking

Spring is finally here, and it's the perfect time to shake your eating pattern out of its winter rut. Today I've gathered 4 fresh recipes for spring and I want to share them with you...