Tag: Diet & Nutrition

A farmer's market vendor and customer discuss produce.

A farmer's market vendor and customer discuss produce.

10 Questions You Should Ask at the Farmers Market

Just because something is sold from a stall doesn’t mean it’s necessarily organic, hormone-free or even local. That's why it's important to ask questions.

A Better Barbecue: 10 Tips to Grilling Healthier Meals

Portrait of multigeneration family outdoors on garden barbecue, grilling and talking.

Portrait of multigeneration family outdoors on garden barbecue, grilling and talking.

If you'd like to fire up the grill this spring and enjoy some hearty barbecue dishes without compromising your diet, we've got you covered.

A mother applies a tissue to a child's runny nose outdoors.

A mother applies a tissue to a child's runny nose outdoors.

How to Spot Common Food Allergies in Children

Offices, classrooms and even restaurants often have signs that warn of food allergies. Here's how parents can stay ahead of them.

Spices That Can Improve Your Health

Weekend activity of asian gay couple cooking Thai salad for lunch together.

Weekend activity of asian gay couple cooking Thai salad for lunch together.

A pinch or more of these spices can make your meals more flavorful and even improve your health.

Woman enjoying health benefits of tea during a tea break

Woman enjoying health benefits of tea during a tea break

Health Benefits of Tea

Drinking tea is linked to health benefits including preventing cancer, heart disease and diabetes; aiding in weight loss and boosting mental alertness.

Boost Your Brain with These Healthy Foods and Habits

A heart-shaped bowl full of healthy foods like avocado, berries, fish and more.

A heart-shaped bowl full of healthy foods like avocado, berries, fish and more.

It's never too early to think about your brain health. Whether you're a teenager or an adult worried about their memory, use these tips to keep your mind young.

Sitting down to a bowl of oatmeal.

Sitting down to a bowl of oatmeal.

The Importance of a Good Breakfast

Breakfast is important every morning, partly because of its metabolism-boosting properties. Don't have time? These grab-and-go ideas should help.

Small Daily Food Swaps Can Net Huge Results

Blue Cross Healthy Michigan Spaghetti Squash

Blue Cross Healthy Michigan Spaghetti Squash

Swapping out your morning caffeine source and afternoon snack for healthier options are two of the many tweaks you can make to your diet.

A countertop full of fruits and vegetables.

A countertop full of fruits and vegetables.

4 Easy Ways to Get More Vitamin C

Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to protect the body against external factors. This valuable vitamin is found in these foods and supplements.

How Much Water Do You Need?

A woman stands at a kitchen sink filling her teal water bottle.

A woman stands at a kitchen sink filling her teal water bottle.

Are you drinking enough water? Find out why staying hydrated goes far in keeping you healthy.