Tip #7,273 To prevent nutrient loss when cooking vegetables, don't cut them beforehand. Steam or saute them lightly using as little water as possible. Serve with olive oil or another fat to increase absorption of fat-soluble nutrients. Food & Drink nutrients + cook + cooking + vegetables + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,274 Quinoa has more fiber than brown rice. It also contains resistant starch, a type of indigestible starch that encourages the growth of healthy gut bacteria. Plus, it's a complete source of plant protein. Food & Drink fiber + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,275 Sweet potatoes are higher in fiber than white potatoes. They also contain beta-carotene, a nutrient important for eye health. To maximize beta-carotene absorption, add butter or another source of fat to sweet potatoes. Food & Drink sweet + potatoes + nutrient + fiber + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,335 Adding dried fruits and nuts to your favorite salad increases your intake of fiber. Using extra virgin olive oil as a dressing makes it even healthier. Food & Drink salad + weight loss + nutrition + diet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,594 Make mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes to decrease your carb intake. Food & Drink meal preparation + vegetables + weight loss + nutrition + diet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,334 If you want kids to eat healthy, set a good example. Kids are not going to munch on carrots, if you are munching on chips. Parenting parenting + snacking + healthy + children + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,239 A study showed you'll absorb more nutrients called carotenoids from a dinner salad if you add egg or an olive oil dressing. Carotenoids are important for healthy vision and a healthy immune system. Wellness health + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,266 Heart-healthy ingredients to add to hot oatmeal: ground flaxseed, berries, and chopped nuts. Give your oatmeal more nutritional punch! Wellness clean eating + healthy eating + health + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,267 The spice tumeric contains an ingredient called curcumin that reduces inflammation. It blocks the same pain-inducing enzyme pathways that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like Advil do. Wellness inflammation + pain relief + health + spices + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,269 Keep packages of organic, frozen veggies on hand. They're easier to prepare, meaning you're more likely to eat them. Plus, research shows they're just as nutritious (or more so) than fresh vegetables because they're frozen at their peak of freshness. Wellness #nutrition + health + vegetables + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,876 Add fresh or frozen blueberries to your morning hot or cold cereal for some extra nutrition and sweetness. Food & Drink fruit + breakfast + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,941 Bring five apples to work every Monday and eat one every day before leaving work to help ensure you are eating enough fruit. Wellness fruit + nutrition + diet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,034 If tracking your food intake, make logging easier by cutting the food information panel off of prepackaged foods. Wellness weight loss + nutrition + diet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,050 Consider taking fish oil supplements to aid in weight loss. Wellness home remedy + weight loss + nutrition + diet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,217 If you suffer from thyroid problems, look into foods you may want to avoid such as cabbage and cauliflower, which interfere with the absorption of iodine. Wellness nutrition + diet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,233 Herbal medicine is often more effective when taken in tea or tincture form rather than in pill form. Wellness medication + home remedy + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,894 If you are planning to get pregnant, start taking folic acid supplements. Folic acid has been shown to prevent a number of birth defects and the sooner you start taking it the better. Wellness pregnancy + health + baby + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,120 When speaking with your physician, make him/her aware of any vitamins, herbal supplements and over the counter medications you are taking. This will help avoid any negative interactions with prescribed medications. Wellness doctor + medication + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,115 • 1 person found helpful Make spaghetti sauce more nutritious by using a blender or food processor to incorporate vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and peppers into the sauce. Works great for kids who don't like veggies. Food & Drink meal preparation + kids + cooking + pasta + vegetables + nutrition + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,239 For higher nutritional value, serve your stir fry on top of cooked barley instead of white rice. Food & Drink substitutes + nutrition + diet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send