Laurel on Health Food

EatingWell.com reports that, in addition to calcium, magnesium is just as important for maintaining strong bones. In a Health, Aging and Body Composition study of 2,038 elderly men and women, the more magnesium they consumed, the higher their bone density (among white men and women). However, this relationship between magnesium intake and bone [...]

CNN reports that Health Magazine came up with nine strategies to help you take care of your heart. One of the tricks is to “get milk”. A study from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute showed that people who ate three or more servings a day of milk, yogurt, or cheese had lower [...]

Women’s Health Magazine came up with another wonderful list: the 19 best fitness foods for women. Wondering what to grab to eat before your next workout? Check out this list for some tasty options. (I’m sure they are great choices for men too).

Avocados - healthy fats to keep you strong and injury-free
Whole grain [...]

Women’s Health Magazine researched which organic foods are worth the extra money because they are actually safer, better tasting, and/or more nutritious than the conventionally prepared foods. Women’s Health listed the following foods that are worth going organic for based on pesticides, antibiotics, nutrition, and taste:

Fruits: apples, pears, grapes, raspberries, peaches, strawberries, cherries, nectarines
Vegetables: [...]