Eating a diet that’s mainly focused on meat and potatoes isn’t the best way for men to stay healthy and strong, even though both foods can be part of a healthy diet. Many men have a tendency to zero in on protein foods and pay less attention to other options like veggies and fiber-rich foods. But to fuel good health, …

Vegetables are versatile and will fit into any healthy eating plan. Whether you enjoy them raw or cooked, in a casserole or stir-fry, they are nutritional powerhouses with vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. Plus, they are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories and contain no cholesterol. Vegetables also have phytochemicals, a group of compounds that may help prevent chronic …

University of Massachusetts environmental toxicologist Kathleen Arcaro, nutritionist Lindiwe Sibeko and cancer epidemiologist Susan Sturgeon received a $3.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health last fall to measure the impact of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables on breast milk and the risk of breast cancer. Their New Moms Wellness Study was put on hold for a …

About 10 years ago, my husband and I installed a Little Free Library (LFL) in our front yard in the Maplewood neighborhood of Edmonds.  We were early adopters of the LFL model (Charter #1555   at littlefreelibrary.org) and we have enjoyed the free exchange of books from friends and neighbors. Part of the mission of our LFL is Ovarian Cancer …

If you’re anything like me, staying at home for the past couple of months on COVID-19 quarantine didn’t just take a toll on your mind, but your body as well. Working from home wasn’t a problem for me.  It was quite nice being able to get up in the morning and not have to worry about brushing my hair, putting …

Contributing author: Sabrina Endicott The Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fresh produce, nuts, whole grains, and healthy fats, often receives praise for its benefits to the health of consumers and the planet. Now more than ever, it is important to maintain a healthy diet, as studies find that people with diet-related illnesses exhibit more severe symptoms of the novel coronavirus. Evidence …

Avril James, program coordinator for the Dottie Fuqua Women’s Heart Support Network in Fayette and Newnan The Dottie Fuqua Women’s Heart Support Network was built on the foundations of flourish, nourish, and thrive. Flourish is about mindfulness and stress relief, while nourish focuses on healthy eating and thrive is focused on purposeful movement. Area women will get to take part …

“Finish your plate and you can …” Eat dessert. Get a toy. Go out and play. Or just excuse yourself and get away from these horrific adults talking about their boring jobs. Bribing kids to finish all of their lima beans and broccoli is a parenting crutch with deep roots. What many don’t know, though, is that a growing body …

If you’ve been struggling to resist the siren call of heavy comfort food and chocolatey treats while you’re coping with quarantine, fret not! Healthy eating is still achievable during a pandemic. If you’re keeping a careful eye on what you eat or are trying to stick to a specific diet even in the face of coronavirus quarantines and lockdowns, a healthy meal delivery service might be a …

Parents should model healthy eating behaviors for their kids and let them quit eating when they’re full. (Shutterstock) “Finish your plate and you can …” Eat dessert. Get a toy. Go out and play. Or just excuse yourself and get away from these horrific adults talking about their boring jobs. Bribing kids to finish all of their lima beans and …