A new study in Scientific Reports found that women with higher antioxidant intake had lower odds of breast cancer. The analysis focused on six key nutrients: vitamins A, C, E, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Eating more antioxidant-rich foods—nuts, seeds, leafy greens and more—is a practical way to boost intake. Aside from skin cancers, breast cancer…
Adopting healthier habits at 40 can help reduce the risk of chronic disease as you age. Dietitians suggest nuts, teff, berries and more to help you get the nutrients you need to age healthfully. A healthy eating pattern provides essential nutrients to prevent or delay age-related diseases. Blowing out the candles on your 40th birthday…
If you’re trying to gain lean muscle and need a boost, protein powder might be the answer, but choose wisely. Not all protein powders are as clean and healthy as they seem. Many are touted as nutritional but have artificial sweeteners that add calories. With that in mind, there are options that help meet fitness…
This Melting Zucchini recipe turns a simple summer vegetable into a flavorful side dish. Scoring and searing the zucchini adds depth and allows the quick pan sauce to infuse each piece with bright, savory flavors. The result is zucchini that practically melts in your mouth. It’s a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats,…
Here are some new beauty products I’ve tried lately. OLIVEDA is also having a Labor Day sale and the whole site is 21% off with a free bottle of i66 Beauty Fountain with orders over $199. I’m always trying new and new-to-me beauty products, and I wanted to share a few new ones I’ve been…
Are you ready to say goodbye to summer? This classic tomato soup could make it a little bit easier to welcome in the cooler months, and it’s so easy to make… simply simmer everything together and blitz until smooth. There are a few ingredients that might surprise you, but the rich, tangy flavour of the…
Refreshingly minty, fizzy, and full of tangy lime flavor, this Nojito recipe has everything you love about the original, without the alcohol! This is a mocktail you’ll want to sip all summer long. Mojitos are one of my favorite summer cocktails and there are many, many ways you can do them—my sweet Strawberry Mojito Recipea…
This one-pot meal is a twist on a takeout favorite that’s a winning side dish. Cooking fiber-rich broccoli in a delicious sauce is a great way to get more veggies in your diet. The florets absorb the sauce well, so you get spice in every bite. Our Bang Bang Broccoli Skillet might become your favorite…
Vegan chef Makini Howell shared that she made a vegan bacon vinaigrette for Stevie Wonder. Howell served her Bacon-ish Vinaigrette while on tour as Wonder’s private chef. She recommends a smoky tofu to replicate the comforting bacon flavor in every bite. A good vinaigrette is a versatile salad dressing, not too heavy and not at…
Each of these sheet-pan dinners provides at least 6 grams of fiber per serving. Fiber-rich foods like beans, sweet potatoes and other veggies support digestion, heart health and long-lasting energy. Sheet-pan meals are quick to prepare and easy to clean up on busy nights. The Internet is buzzing about “fibermaxxing,” a trend that encourages people…
