Tips for eating out smartly
Increasingly, restaurants are offering health-conscious items to their menus, but there’s a lot an individual can do at any eatery to cut back on fat and ramp up the nutrition. I read a story online ...
Smart workouts affect the brain too
If you think you’re smart for working out regularly, you really are. Scientists have discovered that the human brain does create new cells throughout a person’s life – contrary to a long-held theo ...
Most Americans don't eat smart and exercise: CDC
Only one in seven Americans exercises enough and eats enough fruits and vegetables, and men are worse than women, federal health officials said on Thursday.
"These results underscore the need to prom ...
In golden years, walk, eat smartly, get regular checkups
Staying healthy, especially with aching muscles and bones, is not easy for older people. The key to staying healthy is to take small steps, according to the Butler County Department on Aging in August ...
All Around the Blueberry Bush (Eating to Get Smart)
Eat blueberries and Einstein will have nothing on you. According to a study at the Human Nutrition Center on Aging at Tufts University, blueberries offer the
highest concentration of antioxidents of a ...
Salad Smarts
Think you're opting for a healthy choice by snagging a salad instead of a burger at the drive through. Think again. Fat traps abound in fast food. Take Taco Bell's Fiesta Taco Salad. It packs a calori ...
Smart Spinach and Strawberries
Studies have shown spinach to outperform most other vegetables as a brain-health booster. In fact, some experts recommend a daily spinach salad as a key to heightening recall and capacity to learn. If ...
Exercise Makes You Smart!
Oh thank goodness because all those reps had me wondering if it was all really worth it. Newsweek is reporting that physical activity actually boosts brain power. Charles Hillman, of the University ...
Smart Grilling Tips
1) Opt for lean meats, and make sure you remove skin and excess fat beforehand.
2) Don't grill for too long. If you pre-cook meats in the microwave and cut them up into smaller pieces, you'll sho ...
