fruits and vegetables

The health of people with diabetes, hypertension and obesity improved when they could get free fruits and vegetables with a prescription from their doctors and other health professionals. We found that these patients’ blood sugar levels, blood pressure and weight improved in our new study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. The improvements we […]

Meal replacement smoothies are a great solution for people who don’t like to eat first thing in the morning or simply don’t have time. Depending on the ingredients, they can also be super nutritious with lots of fruits and vegetables. Here are 10 amazing meal replacement smoothie recipes to try…

Knowing which foods fit a lactose-free diet is the first step toward successfully controlling the symptoms of lactose intolerance. Here’s a list of foods to eat and avoid on a lactose-free diet. 

Whether you’re running a marathon or going on a quick sprint around the block, it’s important to fuel your body with the right foods. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at when you should eat before your run, the types of foods you should include in your pre-workout meal as well as a few foods you should avoid. 

Carbohydrates, especially fast-acting carbohydrates, produce the most carbon dioxide in the body. Fats and proteins produce the least. With this in mind, as someone with COPD, you want to prioritize foods that fit within the guidelines explained below.

It turns out there are health benefits from eating these naturally juicy treats as well – a lot of them. But let’s focus on 11 of the health reasons to pick strawberries as a source of nutrition.