Hidden Sources and Possible Dangers of Caffeine
Is caffeine good or bad for you? It seems to depend on who you talk to. Some people love it. Others avoid it. So, what’s the real story? Potential Health Benefits of Caffeine Caffeine can […]
Healthy Eating
Tips to Help You Stop Mindless Snacking for Good
You’ve had a long day at work. Finally, you get home, kick off your shoes, grab a box of your favorite snack crackers, and sit down to watch your favorite TV show. Ah, it feels […]
The Impact of Food on Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is an infection or inflammation of pouches that can form in your intestines. These pouches are called diverticula. Diverticula usually develop when naturally weak places in your colon give way under pressure. This causes marble-sized […]
10 Tips to Help You Lose Last Winter’s Weight Gain
Can you feel it? Spring is here, which is usually a good thing until you notice the weight you’ve gained during the past several months. Yes, winter weight gain is a real thing. Studies have […]
7 Best Foods for Encouraging Weight Loss
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 50 percent of Americans are trying to lose weight. It’s one of the most popular New Year’s Eve resolutions and for […]
Excess Sugar May Damage Your Health
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that women eat no more than six teaspoons of added sugar per day and men no more than nine teaspoons. Yet research shows that the average American consumes 17 […]
7 Foods to Avoid If You Have a Leaky Gut
If you suffer from regular digestive troubles, fatigue, headaches, sugar cravings, and skin rashes or eczema, you may have a condition known as “leaky gut syndrome.” Although the established medical community doesn’t yet recognize this […]
15 Simple Ways to Use Less Salt
Eating less salt can be challenging. Salt seems to be in nearly every food we eat. While we know that the human body needs around 500 milligrams of dietary sodium each day for proper functioning, […]
The Pros and Cons of a Keto Diet for Menopausal Women
If you’re going through menopause, you may have noticed that all you have to do is look at a cupcake and you gain five pounds. So frustrating! You’ve heard all the rumors, and you’ve seen […]
Host a Mouthwatering Vegan Holiday Meal
Holiday meals are wonderful occasions full of delicious food, laughter, love and good times. If you or a family member has decided to give up animal products, it may seem challenging to prepare and enjoy […]