fruits and vegetables
17 Ways to Maximize Nutrients from Your Fruits and Veggies
Posted on November 2, 2011
You’re eating right and changing your diet—great work! But before you microwave those peas or stir-fry that veggie medley, be sure you know the best way to help your healthy produce retain its nutrient value. From Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.
Roasting Revealed: A No-Hassle Way to Eat Healthy
Posted on September 29, 2011
Make the most of fall: Just place some fresh veggies in a pan and let your oven do the work for you. Brooke Parkhurst and James Briscione, authors of Just Married & Cooking: 200 Recipes for Living, Eating, and Entertaining Together, share their step-by-step method for no-fuss roasting (and less cleaning up).
Get Out of the Kitchen! No-Cook Meals to Beat the Heat
Posted on August 1, 2011
When the weather is as warm as the days are long, it seems downright criminal to spend time sweltering in a cramped kitchen with a hot oven. Stay cool and satisfied with simple, healthy, no-cook meals.
Why You Should Make Your Own Baby Food
Posted on June 29, 2011
Homemade baby food has many advantages. It’s economical and environmentally friendly, and it helps bring up baby with a healthy appetite for nutritious foods. Think it’s too time consuming? Getting started is easier than you may think: with just a few tips and tools you’ll be whizzing up these recipes faster than you can make a grocery list.
Fast Weeknight Meal Ideas: Summer Seafood Recipes
Posted on June 24, 2011
There’s nothing quite like fresh seafood on a warm summer’s night. Light and full of flavor, the sea’s bounty offers endless possibilities and healthy nutrients like vitamin D, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
How to Avoid Workplace Weight Gain
Posted on June 23, 2011
A new study confirms the rather obvious relationship between an increase in desk jobs and the U.S.’s rapidly rising obesity rate. But while it’s easy to target less “work” at work as a problem, it’s more important to determine what you can do to stop packing on the pounds while sitting at your computer.
Pesticides in Produce: Are Your Faves on The Dirty Dozen List?
Posted on June 23, 2011
Eating your fruits and veggies may not be as simple as you think, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group. Warning consumers against the “dirty dozen” — fruits and vegetables most likely to be contaminated with pesticides — it’s an eye-opening study that highlights what really goes into the production of food, and what it means for your family’s health.
Break through Your Workout Plateau
Posted on June 20, 2011
The pounds have been steadily dropping for months and you’ve never felt better. But then suddenly, out of nowhere, you’re stuck: The number on the scale hasn’t budged, and you’re frustrated. What gives? You’ve kept the same fitness regimen, so the weight loss should continue to be the same too, right? Wrong.
Food Safety Tips for a Healthy Summer
Posted on June 15, 2011
A healthy diet is all about knowing what you’re putting in your body — from the nutritious foods you want to eat to the harmful bacteria you don’t. Especially in the warm summer months, it’s important to remember that if you’re not careful, some of the healthiest foods could potentially be the most dangerous carriers of salmonella and E. coli.
Should You Work Out on a Hot Day?
Posted on June 8, 2011
While summer is a great time to kick your fitness goals into high gear, it’s not always easy–or safe–to exercise in the heat. As the seasons change, your workouts should, too.
Skip the Guilt with These Sweet, No-Sugar-Added Summer Treats
Posted on June 6, 2011
Forget the siren song of Mister Softee’s truck. Ripe, juicy, and bursting with natural sweetness, summer fruit is at its peak and doesn’t need any added frills or sugar to taste perfect.
Too Hot to Cook? Try These Simple Summer Salads
Posted on June 2, 2011
Now that the USDA has unveiled a brand-new “food pyramid”, MyPlate, recommending that half each of meal consist of vegetables and fruits, it’s a good time to consider the salad as a main course (plus, you don’t have to turn on the oven). Here, great recipes for a summer diet you’ll actually enjoy.
How to Have a Safe, Healthy Memorial Day
Posted on May 27, 2011
Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer fun, (hopefully) marked by backyard gatherings, sunshine, and outdoor grilling favorites that are guaranteed to tempt you into ruining your summer diet plans. But fear not: With these easy tricks and simple swaps, you’ll stay on track without missing out on the traditional fare of holiday festivities.
All Green Things: Farmers’ Market Shopping Checklist
Posted on May 26, 2011
The wonderful season of farmers’ markets is upon us. Whether you’re a market novice or produce pro, here’s what you need to know to be a happy, savvy greenmarket shopper.
Hi! I'm Kristy, the editor/blogger of TOHL. I work with Simon & Schuster's expert authors to share our best health and fitness tips. I'm a runner, SoulCycler and Pilates addict, love to find healthy recipes, and am always looking for new challenges. Feel free to contact me at kristy dot ojala at simonandschuster dot com.
