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This magnesium-rich vegetable could help with stress relief

What if better sleep and lower stress were already sitting on your plate? Magnesium is trending as the latest natural remedy for improved sleep and stress relief. But before you reach for magnesium supplements, you may already be getting enough through your diet. Plus, while the mineral is often linked to better rest, that’s just one of many benefits this nutrient delivers. “Magnesium plays a major role in more than 300 reactions in your body,” says Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, nutrition and wellness expert. “It promotes heart health, helps regulate blood pressure and blood ...

What seniors should know about red meat

METRO — As people age, their dietary habits may need to be modified in protection of their long-term health. Seniors may be advised to avoid certain foods, including red meat. The consensus regarding seniors and red meat now emphasizes balance. Red meat, which consists of beef, lamb and pork, offers bioavailable nutrients that are difficult to get from plants alone. Red meat contains vitamin B12, which is crucial for cognitive function and nerve health. Since absorption of B12 often declines with age, according to UCLA Health, it can be challenging to get enough. Red meat contains ...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: Elevate Taco Tuesday

Myself and scores of others truly have a passion for Mexican food, so much so that many families enjoy a taco or two at least once a week. At home, dining on tacos has become so popular that taco night has its own catchy name and day — Taco Tuesday. It so happens that this year the fifth of May falls on a Tuesday, how perfect for the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Elevate Taco Tuesday with a variety of tacos; conventional beef, slow-simmered pork and succulent grilled shrimp. Turn up the heat with condiments, rice and beans. Cool down with frosty drinks and a delicious dessert (recipe ...

The one thing Americans agree on at dinnertime

What do Gen Z and baby boomers have in common? A recent survey from the Food Industry Association finds 55% of consumers, regardless of age, cite comfort food as their top priority when cooking at home, while fast preparation time came in second. In a period marked by economic anxiety and uncertainty, Americans are turning to familiar dishes not just for sustenance, but for reassurance. The economics of playing it safe The comfort food trend doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s tied directly to how people feel about their finances. The FMI data, cited in IFT’s Food Technology ...

Dive into healthy eats with Mediterranean-inspired dishes

Feature Impact — The warm weather season offers a perfect opportunity for a meal reset. Inspired by the vibrant flavors and traditions of the Mediterranean, the aptly named Mediterranean Diet zeroes in on nourishing foods long touted as some of the healthiest by dietitians and health ...