Rachel Lukasavige

We are bombarded daily with low fat food options: from low fat cookies and chips, to low fat ice cream, baked goods, and even candy.

The people we are closest to, and spend the most time with, influence who we are; that should come as no surprise. But your friends may have much more of an impact on your health than you realized. If you struggle to lose weight, or want to gain insight into your health, start by taking a look at your closest friends.

Life without a car really limits your options for grocery shopping, especially in the winter. The thing that I love about being in Boston in the spring and summer are all the farmers markets that suddenly pop up throughout the city.

Do you find yourself lacking energy throughout the day, despite getting 7-9 hours of sleep each night? Many people report feeling fatigue, even though they do their best to get enough sleep.

The number of Americans with high blood pressure continues to climb every year. The American Heart Association estimates that currently, one third of U.S. adults over age 20 have high blood pressure. Incorporating more potassium in your diet may be the key to lowering it.

I went grocery shopping last weekend, as I usually do, and planned to pick up tortillas for my lunches during the week. The first thing I do with tortillas is check to make sure they are whole grain. The second thing I do is make sure each serving is low in calories.

I recently read an article about how many whole foods have a pattern that resembles a body organ or physiological function. The similarities between the food and organ signal the benefit that food provides. Basically saying, you are what you eat.

Small changes in the amount of movement you make every day can lead to big rewards when it comes to weight loss.

What is the first thing you hear people talk about eating when they mention that they are going on a diet? The thing that comes to my mind is salads. Everyone turns to salads when they want to improve their eating habits but there are two things you should be aware of. First, when you go on a “diet” you do not have to restrict yourself to eating salads in order to lose weight. Second, salads are not always a healthy choice.

For those who do not struggle with emotional problems during the holidays it is hard to imagine this time of year being anything but joyful. Unfortunately, there are many people who see this time of year as exactly the opposite. The days from Thanksgiving to New Years may even spur depression that has been lingering under the surface for many months. Following these strategies can help you or a loved one get through the season.