The All-American seed of summer – sunflower seeds
There isn’t anything too much more Americana to do in the summertime than attend a baseball game while enjoying a package of sunflower seeds to munch on. Managing to bypass the foot-longs and nachos opting for sunflower seeds as your go-to snack instead, makes you a very smart person. From the time more and more baseball players…
Read MoreSummer BBQs best and worst foods to eat
Who doesn’t love a summer BBQ enjoying scrumptious food with family and friends. Most traditional barbeque fare won’t win any health awards but if you find yourself attending or hosting barbecues frequently, there are ways to still partake without completely forgoing the festive atmosphere. Just indulge responsibly using this guide to know what to eat and what to avoid…
Read MoreTips to manage carbs for diabetics
One of the biggest factors affecting blood glucose levels in a person with diabetes is the amount and type of carbohydrates they consume. There is all kinds of advice concerning carbohydrates making it very confusing to know and understand what’s right and what’s wrong. “Managing diabetes is very, very important and the types of carbs…
Read MoreTop probiotic beverages boosting belly health
The term “probiotic” has been a buzz word for a while reminding us of the busy ecosystem of bacteria occupying space in our gut. All those approximately 100 trillion little critters need tender loving care and one way to accomplish this is with a probiotic beverage. Before we talk about probiotic beverages, understand having a…
Read MoreHow to dodge diverticulosis
Diverticulosis is a condition in which small, bulging pouches (diverticula) form inside the lower part of the intestine, usually along weak spots in the wall of the colon. These pouches push outward along the wall of the colon and are the problem associated with diverticular disease. When the diverticula become irritated, swollen, or inflamed, this…
Read MoreColorful fruits, veggies may reduce risk of breast cancer
Filling your grocery cart with a wide variety of colorful fruits and veggies is a smart move we all should be doing. But for women seeking to reduce their risk of breast cancer, it is particularly so. A recent 2016 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, sheds new light on the importance of…
Read MoreFour Simple Ways To Stop Late Night Snacking
You know the routine. You eat dinner, maybe do a few chores around the house and then settle in for the evening. Suddenly, you’re standing in the kitchen searching for something to eat. But wait, you just ate dinner not that long ago – why are you already seeking food only to take in unnecessary…
Read MoreLet lentils lead you to good health
One on the oldest known sources of food dating back over 9,000 years ago and still in demand today are lentils. As a member of the legume family, lentils are lens-shaped edible seeds or pulses which probably is why they are named Lens culinaris in Latin. Lentils are regularly consumed in Asian countries but even more so in…
Read MoreSlash sugar and change your life
We can’t help ourselves. From the day we’re born, we’re hooked on it. Sugar, that is. There’s a reason why breastmilk tastes sweet. Nature establishes an innate preference for something sweet for our taste buds to enjoy. In order for the behavior to be reinforced and repeated it has to be pleasurable and sugar meets…
Read MoreExercise as Medicine: The one thing all doctors should be prescribing
The next time you go to the doctor’s office, instead of walking out with a prescription for medication, it might be a prescription to go buy a pair of walking or running shoes. There’s a new kind of medicine more doctors are beginning to prescribe that doesn’t require stopping by a pharmacy to have the…
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