Salmon: Health Benefits and How To
(HealthCastle.com) Salmon is quite simply one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It's great for light but substantial meals, especially if you're trying to reduce your meat intake, and you can eat it in a wide variety of ways, from sushi to canned to grilled to baked. The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of fish a week, particularly fatty fish like salmon. Let's take a look at the nutrition data to find out why! Nutrition Data for Salmon One 3 oz serving of cooked Chinook salmon contains: read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 6, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Nutrition 101: Zinc
(HealthCastle.com) Zinc is a mineral found in every body cell. It has been used since ancient times to help heal wounds, and it plays an important role in the immune system, reproduction, growth, taste, vision, smell, blood clotting, and proper insulin and thyroid function, to name just some of its important effects in the body. Reco​mme​nded ​Intake The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for zinc are shown below: read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 3, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Nutrition 101: Zinc
(HealthCastle.com) Zinc is a mineral found in every body cell. It has been used since ancient times to help heal wounds, and it plays an important role in the immune system, reproduction, growth, taste, vision, smell, blood clotting, and proper insulin and thyroid function, to name just some of its important effects in the body.Reco ​mme​nded ​IntakeThe Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for zinc are shown below:read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 3, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

4 Kitchen Gadgets Every Healthy Home Cook Needs
(Healthcastle.com) Was your New Year's resolution to spend less on eating out or just to eat better? Having the right tools in the kitchen can make eating healthy a breeze. Learn how you can spend less time and effort while still turning out delicious homemade fare night after night. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 3, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

4 Kitchen Gadgets Every Healthy Home Cook Needs
(Healthcastle.com) Was your New Year's resolution to spend less on eating out or just to eat better?  Having the right tools in the kitchen can make eating healthy a breeze. Learn how you can spend less time and effort while still turning out delicious homemade fare night after night.  read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 3, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

[Recipe] Maple Cinnamon Apple Butter
(Healthcastle.com) Looking for a sweet treat that won't derail your healthy habits this year? Try homemade apple butter- its easy to make in the slow cooker and this version has all the deep dark caramel flavour with less added sugar and more filling, blood sugar beating fibre than the ones you normally find.  read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - January 27, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

[Recipe] Maple Cinnamon Apple Butter
(Healthcastle.com) Looking for a sweet treat that won't derail your healthy habits this year? Try homemade apple butter- its easy to make in the slow cooker and this version has all the deep dark caramel flavour with less added sugar and more filling, blood sugar beating fibre than the ones you normally find. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - January 27, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Coffee: Health Benefits and How To
Mmm... coffee. If you're like most Americans, you like it. A lot. More than half of us drink at least one cup of coffee every single day. It seems there's often conflicting information in the news about whether or not coffee is actually good for you. So, let's take a look at the nutrition data and see what we find! Nutrition Data for Coffee 1 cup (8 fl oz) of black coffee contains: read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - January 22, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Coffee: Health Benefits and How To
Mmm... coffee. If you're like most Americans, you like it. A lot. More than half of us drink at least one cup of coffee every single day.It seems there's often conflicting information in the news about whether or not coffee is actually good for you. So, let's take a look at the nutrition data and see what we find! Nutrition Data for Coffee1 cup (8 fl oz) of black coffee contains:read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - January 22, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Frozen versus Fresh! Which is better?
(Healthcastle.com) For years frozen was a dirty word. But does it deserve it's bad rap? Read on to find out how and when to choose fresh or frozen fruits and veggies.  Fresh is best? Fresh fruits and veggies are traditionally the most nutritious- they haven't been processed so they should have the most vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, right?  read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - January 20, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Frozen versus Fresh! Which is better?
(Healthcastle.com) For years frozen was a dirty word. But does it deserve it's bad rap? Read on to find out how and when to choose fresh or frozen fruits and veggies.  Fresh is best?Fresh fruits and veggies are traditionally the most nutritious- they haven't been processed so they should have the most vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, right? read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - January 20, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Five Simple Steps to A Healthier You in the New Year
At the beginning of every year, many of us rush to adopt New Year's resolutions, only to drop them within weeks. Forget overly lofty and unrealistic goals and take a look at these achievable resolutions instead. Here are our top 5 picks for simple steps that you can start doing right now, and always, on the road to a healthier you. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - January 15, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Five Simple Steps to A Healthier You in the New Year
At the beginning of every year, many of us rush to adopt New Year's resolutions, only to drop them within weeks. Forget overly lofty and unrealistic goals and take a look at these achievable resolutions instead. Here are our top 5 picks for simple steps that you can start doing right now, and always, on the road to a healthier you.read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - January 15, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

[Recipe] Warm Maple-Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Arugula Salad
(Healthcastle.com) Read on for a recipe that proves salads can be comfort food. With the peppery arugula and tender butternut squash packing a much needed nutrition punch to fend off cold and flu season you can gobble this one up, guilt free.  This recipe is a indulgent enough to serve at any dinner party, but with the added bonus of being quick enough to throw together in 20 minutes on a weeknight. Add some leftover grilled chicken breast and you’ve got a no fuss nutrient packed meal. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - January 14, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

[Recipe] Warm Maple-Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Arugula Salad
(Healthcastle.com) Read on for a recipe that proves salads can be comfort food. With the peppery arugula and tender butternut squash packing a much needed nutrition punch to fend off cold and flu season you can gobble this one up, guilt free. This recipe is a indulgent enough to serve at any dinner party, but with the added bonus of being quick enough to throw together in 20 minutes on a weeknight. Add some leftover grilled chicken breast and you’ve got a no fuss nutrient packed meal.read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - January 13, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news