Food & Nutrition

To give an idea of how important protein is to the human body, consider the word’s origin: protos. That’s Greek for “first,” as in of foremost importance. Protein is responsible...

01/09/24Swanson staff

12 (Actually Tasty!) Heart-Healthy Foods

Fill your plate with these heart-healthy foods for a nutritional boost! Making sure your diet features a variety of food sources is an excellent way to promote long-term heart health....

08/20/23Swanson staff

Food & Nutrition Food and Nutrition

The Best Ways to Cleanse & Detox

When you think of detoxing, what comes to mind first? Healthy eating plans? Juice cleanses? Detox teas? Detox supplements? There are so many options for detoxing your body that it...

11/16/22Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition

Whole Food Vitamins: A Closer Look at Supplements Made from Real Food Sources

When it comes to getting your daily dose of the vitamins and minerals you need to thrive, experts agree that getting them from real foods is best. Faced with a...

06/22/22Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition Health and Wellness

10 (Delicious) Foods That Keep You Full for Hours

Losing weight is hard enough on its own; don’t struggle through a diet program that leaves you unsatisfied, frustrated and, worse, hungry! You need to be smart with the foods...

06/21/22Swanson staff

Food & Nutrition Weight Management

9 Best Cheat Meals That Don't Feel Like Cheating

Good job! Despite all the temptations out there, you’re eating better, making time for fitness and working on those little changes like drinking enough water and getting enough sleep that...

06/20/22Swanson staff

Food & Nutrition Weight Management

Grocery Guide: 10 Foods Loaded with Zinc

Calcium, magnesium, iron…everyone knows about these common minerals and why they’re important to maintaining a healthy body. Zinc is another powerful mineral, but for many, its benefits and natural sources...

06/13/22Swanson staff

Food & Nutrition Food and Nutrition

Pack Your Pantry: How to Make a Real Food Pantry

Is your pantry packed with the right foods? Keeping healthy food on hand is the key to eating well, getting the nutrients you need and losing weight. If you have...

06/12/22Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition Food and Nutrition

Mediterranean Diet Trend Benefits Research & How to Try It

Health fads come and go, but there are a few time-tested trends that always seem to stick around or show back up year after year. The Mediterranean diet is one...

06/06/22Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition Weight Management

Cauliflower Nutrition & Benefits Plus Easy Cauliflower Recipes

Thinking of getting in on the cauliflower trend? More and more people are turning this hearty vegetable into creative, delectable dishes or eating it raw with or without a dip....

06/05/22Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition Food and Nutrition Recipes

Get Supermarket Smart: Grocery Store Hacks

Grocery shopping might seem like a simple enough task, but the second you walk into many supermarkets, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by options and spend more time and money...

06/02/22Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition

Chlorella Dosage and Reviews

Quick Facts About Chlorella A lot is being said these days about chlorella and the natural support that it gives for general health, energy and cleansing (among many other benefits),...

06/02/22Swanson Staff

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