vegetables

You may have noticed that nutrition experts are constantly trumpeting the importance of eating more brightly colored fruits and vegetables as a path toward optimal health. This love affair stems from the knowledge that these food groups have soaring levels of disease-thwarting vitamins...

BUILD MUSCLE WITH PLANTS The average person knows they're supposed to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Exactly why they're supposed to eat more, they probably don't know. And they probably don't think eating more plants will help them build muscle. Sure, they might have some understanding...

Named the best overall diet by U.S. News and World Report for eight consecutive years, the DASH diet tends to fly under the radar. Although there aren’t any celebrities endorsing the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet, many doctors and registered dietitians applaud it. Developed by...

Healthy eating is a year-round thing, but January is often the time we take stock of our habits and commit to changing them for the better. This can be a positive thing, since motivation is contagious and taking care of yourself is always a great goal. The best way to lose weight and keep it off...

Is there a correlation between the amount of time you spend at the gym and the number of calories you consume? Yes, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Obesity. Researchers followed 2,680 adults who participated in aerobic exercise training for 15 weeks and found...

fcafotodigital / Getty One of the great things about spring is that you can once again begin finding great produce at your local farmer’s market and grocery stores. Whether you're trying to bulk up or get lean, we're going to be using that to our advantage in this nutrition guide. There will...