It has been a few months since I wrote about “Five of the Healthiest Foods,†and in that time I have discovered several more foods that are absolutely delicious, and absolutely healthy for you. Some are well-known “super foods,†and others are hometown staples that have recently gained attention from nutritionists and scientists alike.
Like the five foods I previously wrote about, these items will not only make you feel more energetic and well, but they will also supplement your daily diet with much needed vitamins and minerals. Also keep in mind, these items can be found at
Healthy Foods on a Skinny Budget
by Mackenzie M. October 27th, 2011 | Nutrition
It is a fact of life in urban America that to shop at health food stores, such as Whole Foods, or to attempt to eat only fresh foods, will be expensive. This affects people on lower incomes, the elderly on social security, and college students. I am a good example of the college student who attempts to buy weekly groceries at the local Whole Foods, but who simply cannot sustain it financially. Yes, the in-store coupons offered by these stores are great, but it is still out of reach.
So how do you eat healthy, get your vitamins and minerals,
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So how do you eat healthy, get your vitamins and minerals,
Five of the Healthiest Foods
by Mackenzie M. September 29th, 2011 | Nutrition
Rather than, or in addition to, taking a daily vitamin supplement, there are many foods from around the world that will provide the same health benefits, combined with great taste. With all of the scientific research going on about which foods are the best for us, certain “super foods†have been highlighted.
Speaking on behalf of my own experience, incorporating these food products into your daily diet will not only make you feel more energetic, but they will provide you with all of your daily vitamins and minerals, and more. Here is a list of five of these “super foods.â€
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Speaking on behalf of my own experience, incorporating these food products into your daily diet will not only make you feel more energetic, but they will provide you with all of your daily vitamins and minerals, and more. Here is a list of five of these “super foods.â€
Why Eat More Dark Leafy Greens
by Louise September 22nd, 2011 | Diet
As a college student who doesn't have a dining plan, and who instead shares a kitchen with six other students, I don't feel like I have the time to construct perfectly nutritious meals every day. Do I live on ramen noodles? No. I do make sure to get to the grocery store every week to buy fresh produce and other general groceries, but fresh vegetables are expensive! Sometimes I worry that I'm not getting enough of the vitamins that I need. Last year, I got sick a few times; I think this could have been avoided if I had
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Raw Vs. Cooked Vegetables
by Louise February 14th, 2011 | Nutrition, Vitamins
Question: Is it better to eat vegetables when they are raw or cooked?
Simple answer: It is usually better to eat vegetables raw. It depends on the vegetable and the nutrients you're trying to get out of them.
More elaborate answer: There are some vegetables that, when cooked, "lock" in their nutrients, so your body isn't able to digest them, even you are taking it all in. For instance, broccoli is well known for containing sulforaphane, a compound which is thought to have anticancer properties, because it stimulates a body's detoxifying enzymes. Cooking broccoli causes the sulforaphane to take on a
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Simple answer: It is usually better to eat vegetables raw. It depends on the vegetable and the nutrients you're trying to get out of them.
More elaborate answer: There are some vegetables that, when cooked, "lock" in their nutrients, so your body isn't able to digest them, even you are taking it all in. For instance, broccoli is well known for containing sulforaphane, a compound which is thought to have anticancer properties, because it stimulates a body's detoxifying enzymes. Cooking broccoli causes the sulforaphane to take on a