How 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…
Read MoreUnmotivated to exercise? 12 ways to get inspired
Getting and then staying motivated to keep yourself physically fit does not come naturally to everyone. There has to be the drive to get healthy and stay fit. What motivates one person may not necessarily motivate someone else. Each of us has to have a trigger(s) encouraging us to carve the time and energy out…
Read MoreHow simple food swaps can make recipes healthier
Have you ever tried mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes? How about chocolate cake made with black beans? Probably not your usual method of cooking but making healthy swaps with not-so-healthy ingredients is becoming more popular as people are becoming more aware and informed about what they eat. These subtle yet unusual changes focus on taking basic recipes…
Read MoreGarlic – nature’s medicinal gem
The old saying “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” credited to the Greek physician Hippocrates (circa. 460-370 B.C.), also considered the “father of medicine,” seems to have really practiced what he preached. He once prescribed a certain food substance for nearly everything from poor digestion, fatigue, respiratory issues, and parasites. This…
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High Protein Kale Smoothie Recipe
Kale is an amazing food everyone should try just because it is so full of important nutrients doing their job of keeping us healthy. One cup of raw kale contains: Just 33 calories 2.5 grams of fiber helping with digestion and making you feel full Good source of protein providing 13 grams slowing down digestion…
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