Laurel on Health Food

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 [...]

Women’s Health Magazine has a new article on foods that help to reduce stress. I was very excited to read their article on this topic because so many people are suffering from stress and reach to food for comfort - especially during the holidays. Stress increases your risk for high blood pressure, obesity, [...]

Self Magazine reports that research from the Rowett Research Institute in Scotland found dieters who limit their whole grain and fruit intake have lower levels of butyrate, a fatty acid that kills cancer cells.  The scientists say cutting carbohydrates in the long-term may increase your risk of colon cancer.  These findings showcase the important role [...]

HealthCastle.com recommended the following foods for healthy at-work snacking. Each snack contains protein and carbohydrates to maintain your blood sugar and keep you satisfied:

Nuts - high in calories, but a small handful offers healthy fats and fiber
Apple and peanut butter - dip apple slices in 1 tbsp. of peanut butter
Cottage cheese with 5 baby carrots [...]

MSNBC.com reports on some common food myths exposed by exercise physiologist Wendy Repovich. Read on.

“Eating eggs will raise your cholesterol.” - Although eggs have a concentrated amount of cholesterol, if you eat them in moderation, you won’t consume enough cholesterol to put you at risk.
“Eating carbohydrates makes you fat” - Removing carbohydrates from [...]