Posts by: Rania Batayneh, MPH
In 2008, legislation was passed that required chain restaurants to post nutritional information along with their menus; soon after, restaurants in California and Seattle followed suit. And starting in 2014, under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, all chain restaurants in the US with twenty or more restaurants will also be required to do so. [...]
Green vegetables are colored by chlorophyll, the plant pigment responsible for carrying out photosynthesis in plants. While the precise nutritional value of chlorophyll is still being researched, green vegetables are nutritional powerhouses. They are high in calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium, the latter of which can prevent cardiovascular disease, protect against osteoporosis, maintain balanced blood sugar [...]
Like most other health-conscious and nutrition-minded Americans, you probably already know the virtues and health benefits of quinoa: it’s a high-protein seed (that acts like a grain) packed with fiber, iron, magnesium, and riboflavin. Because of its slow-burning carbohydrates, it’s superior to other refined grains. And it also contains the antioxidants quercetin and kaempferol, [...]
Some people forgo dairy because they’ve read that a dairy-free diet may help alleviate certain problems. Common problems include digestive distress, an inability to lose weight, acne, rosacea, decreased energy, and other skin problems, and irritable bowel syndrome. Others want to prevent diseases from developing, like breast cancer (vegans have lower incidences of cancer, diabetes, [...]
Smoothies have been around since the 1930s, but only recently has the drink transformed itself into a multi-billion dollar industry. What was once simply a pureed fruit drink is now a sippable meal to meet the demands of a health-conscious market, now including ingredients like kale, hemp seeds, almond butter, cacao powder, spirulina, and [...]
Spring is in the air! As the weather starts warming up, we shed the layers of clothing we have been wearing all winter, we are more likely to be active and outdoors and for some, the practice of spring cleaning is a yearly ritual to get things organized at home. While cleaning out [...]
If you are like most consumers, you probably feel a bit overwhelmed by all of the mixed messages you see, read and hear every day with regards to what to eat, what not to eat, how to eat and when to eat. If this leaves you in a state of confusion, here are 5 Shop [...]
The health benefits of going vegetarian are hard to ignore: research shows that vegetarians have a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension; and according to an ongoing study from Loma Linda University, vegetarians and vegans appear to live longer: eight years longer. But as with any diet, there’s a healthy approach [...]
You wash your hands regularly, wipe down the machines at the gym, and got the flu shot. But these smart moves are only a fraction of a good flu and cold prevention strategy. Your diet can play a huge role in boosting–or impairing–immunity. Sugary, processed foods actually weaken the immune system by suppressing white blood [...]
With the flu virus rampant, it is more important than ever to take precautions to stay healthy. Some lifestyle factors that keep the flu at bay include staying hydrated, washing your hands frequently, exercising and most importantly, eating clean. Here are 4 foods that can help you stay healthy this winter. To continue reading, click [...]
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