Healthy Eating
Eating Well is NOT Enough, Stress Can Ruin Your Health
Are you eating healthfully but not seeing any results? There may be more at play than just your food. According to research conducted at Ohio State University, people under stress show higher markers of inflammation compared to people who are less stressed. In a study conducted on 58 healthy women, the effects of previous day…
Read MoreA Must-have Breakfast Staple for Every Home
This delicious and affordable staple has been dubbed a “superfood” because of its multiple nutritional benefits: * high in fiber * low in sodium and sugar * helps lower cholesterol * helps lower blood pressure * regulates blood sugar levels * improves the functioning of the immune system * reduces the risk of diabetes and…
Read MoreMore People are Cooking Homemade Meals
One of the reasons sales at fast food joints are dipping is that people are eating more at home. This is the best news we’ve read in a while, even if the reason is related to cost more than it is to health. The prices of food commodities like eggs and produce have come down…
Read MoreIs Fasting Effective for Weight Loss?
There is also a growing trend of celebrities and doctors promoting various fasting formats for weight loss, detox, and lifespan extension. Is there any truth to these claims? Let’s begin by clarifying: fasting can be a very dangerous approach to weight loss, because prolonged caloric restriction can lead to severe health problems and even death.…
Read MoreTequila Plant for Bone Strength?!?
We hope everyone is off to a good weekend! If you’re wondering what drink to have tonight, read on about a recently published study that may help you decide… Researchers in central Mexico have isolated chemical compounds found in the agave plant (raw material for tequila), that may prove to have more benefits that tasty…
Read MoreRoasting Veggies – What You Need to Know
Vegetables are nature’s gift to human health. Most people don’t get enough vegetables in their diet, and even when they do, the variety is usually limited to potatoes in the form of French fries. This is unfortunate as there are countless ways to prepare vegetables – raw, mixed into salads, steamed, cooked, broiled, roasted, grilled,…
Read MoreStay Away from Quest’s Latest Blueberry Muffin “Stud Muffin” Bar
Quest Nutrition is a very popular bar in dieting circles as it seems to have cracked the secret to success – it tastes good, is packed with protein and fiber, and is very low in sugar and fats. The latest addition to the bar family is a blueberry muffin flavor, which has been launched with…
Read MoreMushrooms are Not a Meat Alternative
At a recent barbecue, the host was gracious enough to offer his vegetarians guests grilled Portobello mushrooms. If you’ve ever had one, they are quite meaty and tasty. However, they are in no way an alternative to meat. The reason, of course, is that mushrooms are a poor source of protein. A 3-ounce mushroom has…
Read MoreAre You Having Dessert for Breakfast?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, at least for some people. Unfortunately, when analyzing its contents, we discover an unpleasant truth. Many of the standard foods we have come to associate with breakfast are as high in sugar as dessert! In abreakfast foods are called out for what they really are: muffin…
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Consume TOO MUCH Protein?
Fats and carbs are unpopular macronutrients, while protein is the darling of dieters and the food industry. That’s why you’ll see many packaged foods boasting their protein content. A big debate over the years relates to protein consumption – is there an upper limit after which protein becomes detrimental to the human body? The evidence…
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