Lose weight and still have dessert? It can happen! In fact, there are a lot of options for those who want to indulge in something sweet and keep up with their health goals. The trick is to look for treats that make you feel full. One thing to look for are recipes for energy bites…
Coffee may be king in the morning, but there’s another beverage out there that’s growing in popularity in the United States. As people switch from sodas and sugary drinks, we’re drinking more tea these days. Aside from drinking for the taste of it, science is looking at how tea affects our brains. A new study…
In Connecticut, we love our pizza – and there’s few things better than a fresh hot pizza. A close second, is cold pizza the next day. And grabbing a slice for breakfast might not be that bad for you – in fact, it’s likely better than what you had this morning! It may not be…
You do what you can to avoid high blood pressure. But when you go in for your physical, are you getting it measured correctly? Johns Hopkins University researchers did a study and found some high blood pressure diagnoses have been wrong because of how your arm is positioned when doctors put the cuff on. They…
When you need medicine, you go to your doctor, get a prescription, and you pick it up at the pharmacy. But if you don’t have the time to get something from behind-the-counter, a new list is out – the annual “Over-the-Counter Guide” – and it’s what pharmacists recommend for common ailments: If you’ve got a…
When you want minerals, proteins, and healthy fats, any variety of nuts are some of the best snacks you’ll find – and that goes for nut butter as well. But while there’s certainly a taste difference, is one better than the other – is almond butter better than peanut butter? When it comes to calcium,…
If you have trouble falling asleep and you’ve tried absolutely everything, it may be time to take yourself away and go somewhere happy. Research shows thinking back on a happy memory may help – but you have to really put yourself in that memory. Recreating the experience in your mind is known as savoring –…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and one of the best things you can eat for breakfast is oatmeal. Packed with plenty of fiber, it helps with heart health, it helps with longevity – but there’s not much too it so you may find yourself hungrier faster shortly after eating. So,…
Having a cup of coffee in the morning is something most of us do. Maybe even a coffee break at work, and even some after dinner. But unless you’re drinking decaf, just how much caffeine is too much for one day? Well, for those with a healthy heart, both the American Heart Association and the…
Occasionally, it’s fun to have a midnight snack. But instead of reaching for cookies, what are the best foods to eat late at night, according to nutritionists? Top of the list – walnuts. Lots of nutrients, and they’re loaded with melatonin so they might help you go back to sleep. Chocolate-covered nuts are good too…