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By the way we warn pregnant women against seafood, you’d think mercury in fish was fetal enemy number one. Not so, according to one recent study. The benefits of fish for developing brains far outweigh potential risks, researchers say. In fact, there may actually be “no adverse effects” of prenatal mercury exposure, as long as omega-3 consumption is adequate. More
Ever feel confused in the dairy aisle when buying eggs? You’re not alone. With so many different types of eggs available today, it got us questioning: What’s the difference? Sure, some are more expensive, but does that mean they are nutritionally superior? And what exactly does cage-free, free-range and omega-3 really mean? And are brown eggs really any different than white eggs? More
There are simple steps that each of us can take to improve our health, and it all starts with good nutrition. A big misconception is that our brain health is predetermined, but that is not the case. You can let out that sigh of relief now. Experts suggest brain health can be influenced throughout our lives through diet and a little help from your new best friend, DHA. Want to get started practicing positive brain health? Enter to win one of three life’s DHA prize packs, worth $160 each. Read on to fin out how to enter to win. More
Our Fearless Foodtrainer and resident nutritionist Lauren Slayton (@foodtrainers) is pretty protective of her peas, that little green vegetable she doesn’t feel gets the respect it deserves from the food world at large. I, too, am a proponent of peas (and lima beans and fiddlehead ferns and nettles and asparagus), which are a perfectly pleasant — and palate-pleasing sign of spring. (Okay, enough with the alliteration already.) So, because Lauren is such a prominent pea-promoter (somebody stop me!), I asked her to explain the health and nutritional virtues of America’s most underrated vegetable, and share with us ten healthy yet uncommon ways to do them up right (and do them justice) in our kitchens this spring. Peas, please. More
I am known in some circles as “the baker chick.” When I’m busy and stressed and need a little relief, I bake. Sometimes I knead until 3 a.m., sometimes I get going at 5 a.m., but always with ample, actual … More
Stress sucks. But before reaching for that bottle of Xanax to calm you down, take a look at what you’re eating – some good foods can actually help you chill out. Whole Grains Serotonin is a chemical in your brain … More
In the second of our three-part series, Blisstree demystifies the dairy and (not-quite-dairy) aisles. It was time to leave the dairy section behind. We grabbed a cool bottle of goats’ milk, turned our back on the refrigerated section, and headed … More
