Nutrition Corner

What is the 'healthiest' Halloween candy? Here's a few options to try: Halloween candy isn't a health food by any standard, but there are some aspects that make this one a healthier option.

Does chicken soup really help when you're sick? A nutrition specialist explains what's behind the beloved comfort food: Grandma swore by it. Now science weighs in on the healing powers of chicken soup.

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Foods That Cause Migraines: 5 Foods That May Be Triggering Your Migraine

• Aged Cheeses: While the science conclusively connecting migraine and cheese is insufficient, some small studies have shown that tyramine—an amino acid found in aged cheeses, including Parmesan, Swiss, and blue cheese—may trigger headaches.

• Alcohol: While alcohol itself isn't a migraine trigger, consuming alcohol can pack a one-two punch for migraine patients: Alcohol consumption can cause dehydration, a known migraine trigger.

• Artificial Sweeteners: While two very small studies connected artificial sweeteners (specifically, aspartame and sucralose) to migraine, an occasional Diet Coke is probably fine.

• Caffeine: Caffeine can be a potent migraine trigger as it's a stimulant, and stimulating an already overstimulated and hyper-excitable brain can trigger an attack.

• Chocolate: Chocolate may get an unfair rap as a migraine trigger: While some patients have said they suffered a migraine attack after eating chocolate, craving chocolate is actually a sign of an impending migraine.

5 Healthy Foods That Boost Energy

• Almonds - Full of Motivating Magnesium and Vitamin B: Almonds are a superstar in the snack world, as they contain important nutrients, like magnesium and B vitamins, that help convert food to energy.

• Popcorn - Packed With an All-Fiber, No-Guilt Crunch: Whole-grain carbohydrates are a snack with staying power. Thanks to fiber, whole grains help prevent the blood-sugar crashes that happen after consuming refined or simple carbohydrates.

• Peanut Butter - High in Good Fats, Protein, and Satisfaction: Although peanut butter is a calorie-dense food, a little goes a long way in providing a great-tasting energy boost. Its healthy fats, protein, and fiber help stave off hunger and keep blood sugar levels stable.

• Salmon - Rich in Brain-Boosting Omega-3s: Salmon isn't called a "brain food" for nothing. The rich-tasting fish earns the moniker from its omega-3 fatty acids: nutrients that have been found to reduce depression as well as boost mood.

• Bananas - Potassium Pumps Up Your Workout: Bananas are nature's prepacked and portable healthy snack. They're filled with fiber, vitamin B6, and potassium — nutrients that promote sustained energy and muscle function

5 Top Cold-Weather Foods for Diabetes

• Roast or Shred Brussels Sprouts for Filling Fiber: This low-glycemic vegetable, which is available in abundance throughout much of the fall and winter, is a smart side dish to help keep blood sugar levels stable.

• Eat a Whole Apple for a Sweet Low-Carb Snack: The cool, crisp fall weather leads way to apple-picking season, making it the perfect time to take advantage of the health benefits of this delicious fruit. With just 22 g of carbs and 4 g of fiber in a small apple, per the USDA, this filling fruit may have a minimal impact on blood glucose levels.

• Trade White Potatoes for Jicama in Your Diabetes Diet: If you’ve never cooked with this type of produce before, give it a try this season — jicama and diabetes make a good pair! With about half the calories and carbohydrates of a white potato, jicama can be made into everything from french fries to taco shells.

• Add Spaghetti Squash to Your Diabetes-Friendly Plate: Spaghetti squash and diabetes make a perfect match for cooler months. That’s because this smart side can help you satisfy your craving for a comforting bowl of pasta while staying within your daily goal for carb consumption.

• Crack Open a Can of High-Fiber Cannellini Beans: What’s better than a warm bowl of chili on a cool, autumn night? Toss cannellini beans into your next batch to take advantage of their high fiber content (7 g of fiber per ½ cup, along with 124 calories, 19.8 g of carbs, and 9.8 g of protein, per the USDA), which may help to promote healthy blood sugar levels.

4 Magic Circle Pilates Exercises for a Tight Core & Toned Arms

• Abdominal Curls: Kick things off with abdominal curls on the floor with a magic circle. This exercise focuses on strengthening the core and deep inner muscles. Adding in the magic circle also brings in inner thigh work.

• Pelvic Curls: This is another exercise where the magic circle is placed between your thighs. This focuses on the hamstrings, pelvic floor, and transverse abdominals. Adding in the magic circle also brings in inner thigh work.

• Standing Squats: Next up, get ready for standing squats while holding the magic circle. This exercise strengthens the legs and booty. When adding the magic circle, you are also bringing in some arm work.

• Standing Biceps Work: Last but not least is standing biceps work. You'll perform this exercise by simply standing tall, placing the magic circle on your shoulder, and pressing down on the circle. Complete this exercise for one minute on each side. Feel free to make the presses quicker a few times to feel that burn.

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