An old colleague always had a curious request at lunchtime. For health reasons, he was vegetarian, but he still missed the taste of ground beef. So he’d ask the chef in the cafeteria for a veggie burger that was cooked next to the beef patties. The grease that seeped over made the plant substitute taste…
Although chocolate can sometimes be associated with unhealthy habits like eating too much sugar, dark chocolate has many redeeming qualities. The antioxidants in dark chocolate can reduce inflammation, boost mood, and support heart health. “Cocoa flavanols have been shown to enhance cognition and mental clarity, too,” Jessica Strawn, MA, RDN, a registered dietitian in Houston,…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, impacts nearly half of U.S. adults. It can increase your risk of developing heart disease and can also harm your kidneys, eyes, and more. The good news is that there are meals and snacks high in nutrients that regulate blood pressure, like magnesium, potassium, fiber, and omega-3 fats. A healthy…
