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Most nuts including walnuts, almonds, peanuts, and pistachios have been shown to have many health benefits when consumed in moderation. Walnuts are a particularly rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and may be better at lowering cholesterol as compared to other nuts. The FDA has approved heart health claim for almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pignola pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts. Brazil nuts are very rich in selenium, a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize harmful free radicals. In a recent study they were shown to lower the risk of breast cancer.

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Healthy Choices When Dining Out

Eating out has indeed become a favorite urban weekend activity. Add to that the weekday business lunches, birthday parties, and get-togethers at the restaurants, and you will realize that many of us end up eating out more than thrice in a week. You do know that it is not the best thing for your health, but many a times it seems to be unavoidable. However, these visits to the eateries need not always leave you feeling guilty or stop you from losing the extra kilos you have been struggling to lose. With some knowledge and judicious choices you can save yourself from guzzling hundreds of unwanted calories and harmful fats at your next restaurant meal.

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Too Tired, Too Often?

What does it take to perform at your job, be a great spouse, a great parent, and have a buzzing social live? In addition to the many other wonderful qualities that you may list, it requires a lot of energy! So are you bursting with the energy to excel at your many roles? Or do you often find yourself fighting a yawn and just feeling too tired for no obvious reason? Here are some common causes of fatigue that may help you figure out a possible reason for your lack of energy. Though in few cases, fatigue may be a sign of a serious health problem, most of the time it's a relatively simple matter that can be easily resolved. If

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