Health

by Sharon Palmer, R.D. Fad diets and the latest trendy fitness classes can be pricey, but healthy eating doesn’t have to cost big bucks. These strategies for healthy living are low-cost and sustainable: 1. PLAN TO COOK AT HOME Instead of ordering takeout meals, which...

by Marilynn Preston The change of seasons is here again. Summer, winter, fall, spring … but not in that order. Our bodies know the natural order of things. Molecularly speaking, what’s outside us is inside, as well — spring, summer, autumn, winter....

by Sharon Palmer, R.D. Since the beginning of time, humans have followed the lead of birds by gathering edible seeds for sustenance. Anthropologists believe that our ancient ancestors probably collected and ate just about any seed that wasn’t poisonous, storing them...

by Marilynn Preston Part of being healthy is learning that something unhealthy is going on in your body and deciding what to say about it – to family, to friends and maybe to the press. In the recent and heavily publicized case of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, the...

by Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D. Help keep your mind razor-sharp and body finely honed with these anti-aging drinks: PINK GRAPEFRUIT JUICE FOR SMOOTHER SKIN Pink grapefruit gets its pink-red hue from lycopene, a carotenoid that’ll keep your skin smooth, according to a...

A Closer Look At Six Salty Foods Eating too many salty foods can create all sorts of health problems, including high blood pressure. But did you know a lot of common foods are packed with excess sodium? It’s not just the French fries and potato chips you need to be...