Numerous studies have created a wider understanding of the damaging effects sugar can have on physical health. But not as many people are aware of the impact that sugar can have on their mental health. In addition to causing an inflated waistline, and chronic diseases, high sugar consumption can increase the risk of anxiety and…
Food allergies are an immune response triggered by perceived threats to the body. These reactions can vary from minor irritation to anaphylaxis – a potentially life threatening condition. Normal function of our immune system identifies and removes these potential threats to the body by creating antibodies. In some cases however this immune response gets…
Adaptogenic herbs and spices help to support our stress response system. Everyone is talking about the stress they are experiencing or have experienced and the impact it has on their lives. To begin with, stress is a real thing and even medical doctors are beginning to realize that. Besides, it is unavoidable for many of…
Having an honest discussion about the best and worst foods for the thyroid is the best way to address dysfunction. You have probably read or heard the saying, “You are what you eat,” more than a few times. This is being proved true every day People who are regularly physically active will almost always be…
You’ve likely heard before that diets high in plan-based foods are good for you for numerous reasons. Maybe it’s their healthy heart effects, or their ability to help you maintain a healthy body weight. Or of even greater importance, their ability to reduce your cancer risk. Yet, you may not fully understand why it is…
Kale is one of the most nutritious and healthy plants in existence. Fully loaded with a wide variety of beneficial compounds, kale is a super healthy green that even has some medicinal properties. Eat kale daily. In this article, we’re going to cover the five key reasons you should eat kale daily as part of…
There’s nothing wrong with including bread in your diet, right? Well, it turns out it depends on the type of bread it is you’re eating. Whole grain breads provide you with vitamin, minerals, and fiber – they’re a great addition to your diet. Unfortunately, white bread isn’t just unhealthy, there’s more to it than that.…
How to Use Healthy Oils Heart healthy oils can be essential to helping keep your cholesterol under control. Olive oil is one of the best oils for multi-purpose jobs in the kitchen. Canola oil also has several uses. The good news is that they’re very tasty and can be used easily in your favorite recipes.…
The Nutrients Your Heart Needs You’ve heard countless health professionals tell you that you need to eat a diet high in vegetables and whole grains. But just what is in that food that makes it good for your heart? These plant-based foods are full of nutrition that your heart can use to keep itself in…
Eating Healthy When Eating Out When you’re trying to eat healthy, eating at a restaurant can pose a problem. While the food is usually delicious and you didn’t have to prepare it, it can also be loaded with enemies to your heart like saturated fat and sugar. But most menus offer some healthy selections that…
Junk Food Many homes contain so much junk food that it has become the stable of our diet. The idea of going through one’s home and removing junk food can be a stressful situation. Simply because it is how you might have grown up. You may know that junk food is a major contributing factor…
About 14-24% of adults experience constipation. Constipation becomes chronic when it happens at least three times per week for three months. Constipation is the opposite of diarrhea – it’s when stool tends to stick around longer than necessary. Often, it’s drier, lumpier, and harder than normal, and may be difficult to pass. Constipation often…