Laurel on Health Food

As you probably know, berries are packed with cancer-fighting, cholesterol-reducing, anti-aging benefits (to name a few). It’s so convenient when you buy them frozen because they keep so much longer and usually cost less.
Veggie Chic caught my attention with a frozen berry smoothie recipe that would make a great breakfast. It sounds scrumptious to me, [...]

SELF Magazine wrote that 22% of readers said they tend to pig out after they complete a workout.  SELF Contributing Editor Joy Bauer, R.D. said to shoot for protein-carb combos such as edamame or soy crisps.  These types of food help your muscles recover from the workout without undoing all the hard work you just [...]

When you get home from work, are you ravenous for food when you get in the door? I am, and when I’m tired and hungry, it can be hard to find something healthy and fast.
But, I’ve found something that works for me and I wanted to share. I pick up a bag of baby carrots [...]

Everyone wants to feel younger. We all wish we had more energy, looked better, and had more time to get our health on the right track. So, I reviewed tons of research and came up with the following list of foods that will help you feel younger this year. I’ve included foods that will improve [...]

Self Magazine featured a health update in its December issue called “Easy Ways to Sick-Proof Your Winter.” The article noted that probiotics have many health benefits and it suggested eating Stonyfield Farm yogurt every day. Recent research found that people who received a daily dose of the probiotic culture L. reuteri reduced their risk for [...]