You probably know that eating more fish and less red meat is great for your health. Eating fish helps reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes and supports hearth health, and salmon is usually the go-to everyone selects to help with all-around health, but there’s another, more affordable variety you should look at – Alaskan pollock.

Beyond being economical, which means you can afford to have it more often, you’ll still get plenty of protein with Alaskan pollock, and it’s a milder taste option for those who don’t love fish.

You’ll get plenty of rich vitamins and antioxidants like B12, selenium, niacin, Vitamin D and potassium. Plus, those omega-3 fatty acids that are so important to help reduce risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

For those concerned about mercury levels, pollock regularly shows up on the list of those varieties of fish with the least amount, especially good for pregnant women and children. And those worried about the effect on the environment, Alaskan pollock is regulated to be both responsibly harvested and sustainably managed.

If you’re looking to eat healthy and incorporate more fish in your diet, you can’t go wrong with Alaskan pollock – start tonight!

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It’s the big day and you already know you’re going to be raiding your kid’s Halloween candy and sneaking a few pieces – but here’s what dentists say to avoid, what candy causes the most havoc on our teeth:

#1 is gummies – because they take so long to chew, pieces get lodged in between your teeth.

Caramel candies, because they’re so sticky and take a long time to dissolve are the hardest to brush away at the end of the night.

Starburst are delicious, but because they’re tacky they can pull on fillings and crowns.

Because Lollipops are eaten slowly, the sugar is in contact with your teeth for a longer period.

And sour powder candies are very acidic, which can damage tooth enamel.

But there’s good news – dentists say the there are two treats that aren’t too bad – plain old chocolate dissolves quickly and can be brushed away easily, and caramel apples – the apples help clean the surfaces of your teeth.

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You’re going to eat a lot of candy tomorrow for Halloween. And the day after. And there’s a good chance you’ve already raided your stash and will need to go out and buy more. But what’s the best way to counter all that sugar you’re ingesting? Have some sauerkraut!

When you have too much candy, it doesn’t just potentially make you sick to your stomach, it weakens your immune system. That’s because you mess up your microbiome, that’s the balance of good bacteria.

Sauerkraut, since it’s fermented, is a food that will offset the negative effects of overloading on candy.

But if sauerkraut seems too overwhelming after a night of trick-or-treating, yogurt, kimchi, and kombucha are all alternatives that will do the same thing.

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You know the old saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But it also may be the most important meal for weight loss – if you’re eating the right breakfast. And eggs may be one of best weight loss foods of all!

They’re high in protein, which helps build muscle, and they’re low in carbs, but still satisfying, so you won’t feel the need to snack in between meals, which means you’ll consume less calories.

And speaking of calories, they’re low in that too! Two eggs and a piece of toast will give you less calories than some energy bars.

Plus, you’ll get a lot of great vitamins in each egg – including D and B12, plus iron to help keep your energy up throughout the day.

They’ll also help out balancing your blood sugar and insulin levels, and they won’t negatively affect your cholesterol.

And the best part of all? You don’t even need to only have them at breakfast – a hard-boiled egg makes a great snack, and you can prepare a bunch at a time.

When it comes to losing weight, go grab an egg!

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