Low-Sodium Recipe and Cooking Tips
Salt is an ingredient in just about every type of processed food or restaurant meal. So it’s no wonder most Americans are getting double or triple the…
Top Calcium and Vitamin D Foods
What’s the Role of Calcium and Vitamin D? Calcium and vitamin D are nutrients your body needs to function. Calcium is a mineral, and vitamin D is…
Food Sources for Vitamins and Minerals
When it comes to vitamins and minerals, you’re probably looking for the bottom line: how much do you need, and what foods have them? The list below…
What Is MyPlate?
MyPlate replaced the food pyramid. It comes from the U.S. government as a way to picture what to put on your plate. The beauty of MyPlate is…
Nutrition Facts: Glossary and Definitions
Calories. The number of calories listed on a food label tells you how many calories are in one serving. It’s important to remember that even small packages…
Exercise & Fitness Resources
American College of Sports Medicine Education about benefits of physical activity at all ages — that’s the focus of this group of doctors, educators, and researchers. This…
Protein Sources for a Healthy Diet
High-Protein Foods The Basics: Protein What does protein do for your body, and what foods are packed with this nutrient? You need to get 10%-35% of your…
Health Benefits of Squats
Squat exercises aren’t just for athletes. You can do them as part of your regular exercise routine. They strengthen your lower body, targeting your glutes and quadriceps….
How to Do an Upper Body Workout With No Equipment
Is it possible to have a great upper body workout without equipment? What is an upper body workout, anyway? Read on to learn some upper body workout…
How to Work Out Your Triceps With Dumbbells
There are over 600 muscles in the human body. One of the most important is the triceps, which you use any time you straighten your arm. You use…