The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans include recommendations to include fish each week in your diet. Fish is a good source of protein, low in saturated fat and cholesterol, a good source of B vitamins, Vitamin D, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. These types of fats are also [...]
Do you love nuts? Nuts are a healthy food to include in your diet. As plant foods, they are naturally cholesterol-free. Studies have shown that including nuts in the diet is good for your heart and brain. Of course they're also tasty, so it's easy to add them [...]
Could eating walnuts increase the good bacteria in your gut? According to a recent study conducted at the University of Illinois, it may be worth adding more walnuts to your diet. The study was partly funded by the California Walnuts Commission, but as with any research, the funding [...]
Another year, two more "other" teams. I'm not too jazzed about this year's Super Bowl, so I'm not even picking a team. But face it, for many folks, Super Bowl Sunday = Party Food. If you are attending or hosting a Super Bowl Party, here are some quick [...]