Superfoods

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Got milk? 3 reasons your answer should be ‘yes’

Milk’s benefits have been hotly debated over the last decade. But a review of 14 scientific papers points to solid evidence that milk and dairy in your diet provide some hefty health benefits you don’t want to go without — especially if you want to avoid some of the biggest disease risks of our time…

Jenny Smiechowski

Why pomegranate can keep your muscles young and healthy

I’m all about thinking age-positive… I don’t think older people are senile and feeble. I don’t freak out about every fine line or gray hair. And I absolutely hate when anyone tries to put you in a box based on your age… whether you’re 30, 60 or 90. That being said, I want to age as best I can.

Joyce Hollman

4+ reasons cancer-fighting cauliflower is the unsung hero of the vegetable world

Here’s a riddle for you: What’s white, and used in baking, but is not flour? (Hint: it’s healthier). What vegetable is purple and crunchy (it’s not cabbage)? And finally, what’s orange and makes a delicious curried soup, but is not squash? The answer: one of the unsung heroes of the vegetable world.

Virginia Tims-Lawson

Spirulina: How to use the superfood that’s your heart’s best friend

There’s no question that your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. And, if you don’t keep it healthy, you’re at extreme risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and even heart failure. This antioxidant powerhouse offers the multi-faceted protection your heart needs…

Joyce Hollman

More proof that broccoli is a cancer slayer

I don’t know about you, but I find it comforting to know that for pretty much any disease, I can reduce my risks using food instead of dangerous drugs. But there’s one vegetable that stands out as a potent weapon against disease. And new research confirms the power of this “little green tree” to fight cancer…

Joyce Hollman

Why the Japanese eat seaweed daily (and you should, too)

Seaweed is a staple “superfood” of Japanese cuisine. So, let’s take the mystery and confusion out of how to eat seaweed, and help you start getting these nutritional benefits. Here are four varieties that every Japanese cook keeps in their pantry.