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Books We Love: French Kids Eat Everything
(HealthCastle.com) This book contains a combination of parenting and feeding advice that will either seem common sense or be life-changing, depending on your own food upbringing and eating habits. Author Karen Le Billon and her husband moved their two young children from Canada to France, and encountered, among other cultural adjustments, a very different food culture in France, where kids seem to eat everything (including vegetables), do not snack between meals, and rarely complain about it. To top it off, French kids are rarely overweight, despite their love of food.
Nutrition Faceoff: Rice Krispies Cereal vs. Rice Krispies Gluten-Free Cereal
(HealthCastle.com) Rice Krispies breakfast cereal has been around for a long time, and is the main ingredient in the sticky, marshmallow-encased rice crispy treats. Recently, Kellogg's has started offering a gluten-free version of Rice Krispies cereal. So in honor of May being Celiac Awareness Month, we thought we would compare the two. Is one version of this cereal better than the other?
#GoUnDiet Party: Eat Right This Summer
(HealthCastle.com) Summer is finally upon us! Are you ready for another season of outdoor parties and picnics? What are your tricks to cool yourself down with the rising temperature? Join us for a fun discussion and let's share practical tips on eating right this summer!
Destination Las Vegas: Healthy Eating Options in Sin City
(HealthCastle.com) Las Vegas: It's the home of huge buffets, giant steaks, and the deep-fried Twinkie. Finding a healthy meal in a city that tries its best to encourage grown-ups to misbehave may seem like an insurmountable task. But the truth is, there are ever-more options for those looking to skip the giant, grease-fueled meals and explore the lighter side of Vegas dining. With a little pre-planning, you can make it through your whole Vegas vacation without eating a single meal you'll regret.
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Worse Than Sugar?
(HealthCastle.com) People have been saying sugar is sugar, so it doesn't matter whether it's natural or processed. It turns out they may have to change their view.
Fava Beans - Food of the Month
(HealthCastle.com) Our May pick is a legume with a long-standing history of cultivation in many cultures around the world. Also known as broad beans, you can find fava beans in many cuisines, from those in the Middle East and Africa all the way to Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
Nutrition Tidbits for Fava Beans1/2 cup of boiled fava beans contains:
How to Manage Morning Sickness, Nausea, and Vomiting during Pregnancy
(HealthCastle.com) Many women experience some nausea or vomiting during pregnancy. If you have been personally affected, you know the term "morning sickness" is really a misnomer, since the feeling of queasiness (or the urgent need for a barf bag) can happen at just about any time of day. Are there foods we can eat to keep morning sickness at bay?
A Diet with High Fiber Foods
(HealthCastle.com) Fiber plays an important role in our health. Well-known benefits of dietary fiber include the prevention of constipation, hemorrhoids, and diverticulosis, as well as weight management. In addition, soluble fiber can help decrease blood cholesterol levels. With the recommended daily fiber intake at 38 grams for adult males (19-50 years) and 25 grams for women, it is really handy to get to know some high fiber foods to make sure you get enough.
You Can Cook: Hulled Barley
(HealthCastle.com) When you hear barley, many of you may think beer, but in its whole grain form (called hulled or dehulled), barley is a nutty, hearty choice to add to your favorite soup, salad, or pilaf. As a cereal crop, barley has been cultivated for thousands of years. The Romans referred to gladiators as "hordearii," which meant eaters of barley.
Health Benefits of Garlic
(HealthCastle.com) Many of our favorite dishes would not taste quite the same without garlic. A member of the Allium family, which also includes leek and onion, garlic is being studied for its many health benefits.
The Many Health Benefits of GarlicCardiovascular Health
Books We Love: 200 Easy Homemade Cheese Recipes
(HealthCastle.com) We're big advocates of being able to control what's in your food. One way to do that is to make a product from scratch that you'd usually buy pre-made, allowing you to know exactly what it contains and make modifications to suit your tastes or dietary needs.
Nutrition Faceoff: Craisins (Dried Cranberries) vs. Raisins
(HealthCastle.com) This month we take a closer look at two popular portable snacks that are dried fruits. Are all dried fruits essentially the same?
#GoUnDiet Party: Eat Well For The Swimsuit Season
(HealthCastle.com) Spring is here! Are you ready for the swimsuit season? How do you get yourself in shape? Join us for a fun discussion and let's share practical ways to eat real and well!
Managing Anemia Through Diet
(HealthCastle.com) There are many causes of anemia, but the condition itself basically means lacking healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. We're going to discuss a few anemia conditions that are diet related.
Treating Anemia through DietIron Deficiency Anemia
Fight Spring Sniffles with Allergy-Busting Foods
(HealthCastle.com) With the arrival of spring, many people start to dread the onslaught of outdoor allergies. For some, it's just a few sniffles. But some unlucky allergy sufferers have to face major bouts of allergy symptoms, including red, itchy eyes and skin, sneezing, and even trouble breathing. Allergies can have a major impact on your health and your ability to get out and enjoy the first days of long-awaited warmer weather.
Lesser-Known Beans Showcase
(HealthCastle.com) Beans as a group have demonstrated many health benefits. But beyond red kidney beans in chili or black beans in tacos, what lesser-known beans are out there, and which types of dishes are they best suited to?
5 Lesser-Known Beans: Which Beans for Which Dishes?Mung Bean
Arugula - Food of the Month
(HealthCastle.com) In celebration of spring and sustainable eating, we thought it would be appropriate to highlight a vegetable you can grow in a pot without a lot of work. Arugula, our pick this month, is a dark green leafy vegetable with many names including rocket, roquette, rucola, eruca, or rocket salad. It grows well in a mild, cool springtime setting with some sun.
Spring Planting for a Nutritious Veggie Garden
(HealthCastle.com) Depending on where you live, you may still be firmly under winter's grasp, or the early signs of spring may be, so to speak, in full bloom. No matter what weather you're facing, one thing is certain: If you love gardening, you're starting to get excited. It's time to start thinking about what tasty treats you'll grow in your own garden this year, and in many areas it's even time to start putting seeds in the ground!
Giveaway: A Cool HINT Set
(HealthCastle.com) We are excited to giveaway a cool HINT set. The idea behind HINT is simple: pure water, nature's original refreshment, accented with a hint of natural flavor. No sugar, no artificial sweeteners: HINT is a refreshing alternative to sodas, juice and other sweetened drinks and it tastes great. HINT has teamed up with Registered Dietitian Heather K. Jones (The Diet P.I.) to help you kick-start a new healthy drinking routine.
You Can Cook: Farro
(HealthCastle.com) If you enjoy discovering new whole grains to add to your meal rotations, this month's whole grain should give you a new way of enjoying wheat. Farro is the talian name for an ancient wheat strain known as emmer wheat. It is sometimes confused with spelt, but is actually an older strain than spelt. Farro is available whole (intact grain), cracked (whole grain cracked into smaller pieces), pearled (perlato), or semi-pearled (semi-perlato).
