Healthy Lifestyle

Listeria has been in the news recently. This foodborne bacteria can grow at refrigerator temperatures, causing listeriosis, an illness that can take a few days or even weeks to appear. Symptoms may include fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea or upset stomach. Listeriosis can be particularly harmful to at-risk …

Poor eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle can have a negative effect on your weight, heart and overall health. In fact, January is Weight Management Season, February is National Heart Month and 2016 is the International Year of the Pulses (dried beans, lentils and peas). So now is the perfect …

Although most fruits have properties that fight against high cholesterol, the apple apparently has some advantage. It controls cholesterol and helps lower weight, according to research conducted by the Department of Nutrition at the University of Florida. Studies have revealed that pectin and polyphenols — antioxidants present in the skin …

For some people, the belief that the consumption of dairy products contributes to increased cholesterol is a difficult misconception to set aside. But critics of such products should be aware that the appropriate dairy products, consumed in moderation, can be beneficial to your health for various reasons. The consumption of …

Vegetables Generally, frozen or canned vegetables are prepared immediately after harvest when nutritional content is at its peak. The topic of processed foods versus fresh foods has been a source of contention for some time. For example, vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet. Many people wonder if …

In recent times, Mediterranean food and its potential health benefits have aroused great interest. However, people that prefer the taste, variety and ingenuity of Hispanic foods can also take advantage of the health benefits this cuisine offers. There are certain aspects of Latino cuisine which can be advantageous for those …

Peaches, along with cherries, plums and apricots, are stone fruits called drupes. This species is divided into varieties where the flesh separates from the pit easily versus varieties where it firmly sticks to the pit. White-fleshed varieties are typically very sweet with little or no bitterness. The most popular ones …

While artichokes create a brilliant display in supermarkets, many customers pass by this vegetable unless they are preparing a dip. However, artichoke growers and storekeepers are joining together to broaden the appeal of this vegetable. The are teaching consumers how to prepare them, insisting on their nutritive value and are …

Vegetarianism, commonly associated with people who do not eat meat, comes from the philosophy of life that advocates the protection of animals and the non-consumption of any products derived from them. Currently, vegetarianism is part of a lifestyle that controls eating and offers an alternative for maintaining a healthier diet. …

Low cholesterol and cancer prevention Males may protect more than their hearts if they keep their cholesterol in check. In addition, their chances of getting aggressive prostate cancer may be lower, research suggests. A study found that men whose cholesterol was in a healthy range — below 200 — were …