Her Active Life

Think of chocolate, and you may conjure up images of “forbidden” Butterfinger bars and brownies, and shudder at the thought of “all that fat” winding up on your thighs. But it may be time to reconsider your idea of chocolate as a sinful…

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This week, we’re revering the mango as our Food of the Week, thanks to its excellent nutrient content and soothing enzymes and compounds – the perfect fruit for your athletic needs and your taste buds.

In India, mangoes are sometimes called…

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Although the wild mango can be traced back to 4,000 BCE, and was consumed by those living in the foothills of the Himalayas for thousands of years, you might not have enjoyed this early version of this springtime fruit. Apparently,…

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Summer is nearly upon us, and with it comes the fresh produce we’ve been waiting for - including the always popular strawberry, our Food of the Week and an annual favorite in most American households. Whether a tasty snack, part of a…

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It shouldn’t be hard for you to get excited about trying some new recipes with this week’s Food of the Week. Unlike some of our more unusual selections like quinoa or swiss chard, we’re bringing you a ubiquitous seasonal berry this time around…

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(ARA) - Summer’s bounty of fresh veggies and fruit can make meal time fun.  Colorful plates prevail as flavorful fruits and vegetables can be added at any meal. Serving these fresh treats with high-quality protein foods like eggs, lean meat and cheese will…

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This week, we’re getting a little exotic, and encouraging you to mix up your usual cooking routine with a very special mushroom – the shitake, a staple of sushi joints and Asian stir fries, is our Food of the Week.

Shitake…

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Fresh summer produce is making its way to your grocery shelves, so we hope this influx of bright colors and bold tastes has put you in the mood for some nutritious cooking adventures. But remember that one cannot live on fruits and veggies…

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In Part I, we introduced you to some of the health benefits of a convenient and nutritious vegetable - the sweet bell pepper. Available year-round and easy to chop, pack, and chomp, this veggie is a powerhouse when it…

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They’re a favorite of brown bag lunches everywhere, as a raw veggie that can be tossed into tupperware and makes the perfect receptacle for hummus, dressings and dips. That’s right - the bell pepper is our Food of the Week, for more…

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(ARA) – It is often difficult to prepare a nutritious breakfast when your mornings are already short on time. But you may want to think twice before skipping the meal altogether.There’s ample evidence to show that eating a nutritious, balanced breakfast is a…

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If you love adding dried fruit to trail mixes, cereal or baked goods, but are getting bored with the same old raisin routine, we’ve got the answer - why not try adding some prunus armenaica instead? The scientific name for apricots is a…

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(ARA) – Adding grains, especially whole grains, to your diet provides many healthy benefits. Unfortunately, most Americans consume less than one-third of the daily recommended amount, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The good news is that now, more than ever, there…

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When it comes to thinking about health, we have the six-pack abs, calorie control and tiny heiny concerns down pat. 

But what about the fitness of other, less likely to make it to the body-parts-to-get-beach-ready list, like, for example, our…

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Alfred, Lord Tennyson once said that in spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. Surely he meant love of asparagus, everyone’s favourite spring-harvested vegetable that is as delicious as it is nutritious.

Asparagus is quite high…

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