Your friends might express envy of your effortlessly thin figure, but you know that being too thin can be as dangerous to your health as being too heavy. If you need to gain weight, read on for some tips. First, … Read More
Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables? According to the US Department of Agriculture’s food pyramid, adults should eat at least 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of vegetables per day, whether steamed, cooked, or raw. Maybe you have … Read More
According to the US Department of Agriculture, at least half of the grains you eat throughout the day should be whole grains. But what are whole grains, exactly? Grains Defined To quote the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Whole … Read More
What does eating have to do with sleeping? A lot, actually! Just as your body has natural rhythms for eating, it has natural rhythms for sleeping. And if you aren’t careful about what and how you eat, these circadian rhythms … Read More
The proportions of a healthy diet can be best visualized as a pyramid cut into layers—a lot of grains make up the base, followed by vegetables, fruits, dairy products, meats, and oils. The pyramid metaphor as a healthy food guide … Read More
