nutrition

Studies have shown that the lack of certain vitamins and minerals can you put you at risk for depression. Check out some healthy recipes that will make sure that you have all of the vitamins that you need.

Salmon is an excellent source for Omega 3's. Try this scrumptious healthy recipe.

Eating a diet high in vegetables, fish, fruit, nuts and poultry, and low in red meat and butter may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read the findings of this report here.

Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Think 'move' in small increments of time. "He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything." -Arabian Proverb

Finding healthy meals to make for your family everyday can be a chore. Here is a video to give you some quick and easy ideas. Check out this video on how to make Avacado Chicken Salad.

Are you always trying to figure out how to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet? Remember the old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"? Well here is a short video that will help you with some ideas on how to make sure that you are getting the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day.

Many times when eating out or even at home we are not being careful about our food decisions. Women's Health.Gov has put together a list of small things that we can do to make our eating habits healthier.

We have all taken vitamins, and vitamin D has always been a part of the list. For years, we were told that we'd have our needs covered if we drank fortified milk, got a few minutes of daily sun exposure (which delivers the vitamin directly to us through our skin), or took calcium or multivitamin supplements containing additional amounts of vitamin D.

The addition of a tasty avocado spread adds a new twist to a vegetarian version of the classic BLT sandwich. Try this quick and easy 300 calorie vegetarian sandwich. Sure to make your mouth water.

This Jamaican-inspired entrée features two of the easy-going island’s favorite ingredients: black beans and yummy sweet potatoes. With only 228 calories this is sure to please any crowd.