Food & Nutrition

Everyone can use some healthy eating tips these days—when we’re bombarded with low-fat this, and sugar-free that, it can be difficult to know exactly what to put on our plates. We’ll continue to post recipes, eating suggestions and other healthy food tips that we think will help clarify the oft-confusing world of dieting, food fads and research that tells us one day that coffee is good for us and the next day it’s not. From research studies about the latest superfoods to recommendations from our nutritionists, Project Wellness offers practical eating healthy tips for even the most confused consumer.

Have you heard about Meatless Monday?

June 13, 2011
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Have you heard about Meatless Monday?

A new movement is gaining momentum around the world: It’s called Meatless Monday, and the goal is to bring awareness to our tendency to overconsume animal products. Ultimately, it serves as a way to improve our health and lessen our impact on the environment. According to the campaign: “On average, Americans consume 8 ounces...

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Turmeric and brain health? Keep eating that curry

April 28, 2011
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Turmeric and brain health? Keep eating that curry

In doing some research for an upcoming article on men’s health, we found a study that shows a strong connection between curcumin, or turmeric, and a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s. We’ve known that turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, but we didn’t know that it could also reduce inflammation in the brain, thought to be a...

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Dr. Low Dog’s Ashwagandha Tonic Tea

April 7, 2011
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Dr. Low Dog’s Ashwagandha Tonic Tea

If you missed Dr. Low Dog’s webinar on Menopause Solutions yesterday, you missed this soothing recipe that’s great for a variety of symptoms of menopause, or just to help you sleep better. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb, which Dr. Low Dog says is relaxing, can help with night sweats, mental fog, aches and pains,...

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Green up your St. Patrick’s Day with Chloroxygen!

March 17, 2011
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Green up your St. Patrick’s Day with Chloroxygen!

Need an all-natural way to dye those cookies (or beer!) green? Just add a few drops of Chloroxygen by Herbs, Etc. It’s full of chlorophyll to boost the oxygen intake in your blood–and it acts as a safe green dye for your St. Patrick’s Day goodies. Just add a few drops to whatever you’re...

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Start planning your healthy Valentine’s Day dinner

February 9, 2011
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You—and your heart—will these healthy twists on romantic dishes. Click here for a complete menu for Valentine’s Day, including Forest Mushroom Pate and Honey Balsamic Salmon with Creamy Spinach Saute. In the meantime, here’s one for our favorite part—dessert! Silky Chocolate Fondue Nothing says, “I love you” like double chocolate fondue, especially when it’s...

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Cook Up a Valentine’s Day Dinner with Heart

February 8, 2011
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Cook Up a Valentine’s Day Dinner with Heart

You—and your heart—will enjoy a healthier twist on these romantic dishes. Silky Chocolate Fondue Nothing says, “I love you” like double chocolate fondue, especially when it’s made with dark chocolate, known to contain beneficial antioxidants. Dip and swirl your way to your loved one’s heart with fresh berries, bananas and sweet fat-free angel food...

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