Did you know that more than half of your body is made up of water? Or that the average person can only live without water for three days? Or that your brain consists of 75% - 80% water? Water is critical for staying alive, but it is possible to drink too much water, too. Are […]
What you eat on a regular basis, and even how you cook it, can play a big role in protecting your health or even increasing your risk for cancer. However, adopting a healthy and balanced diet may help reduce your risk of developing cancer. Several foods are especially good at keeping cancer away and several […]
Across the world, about 20 people die every minute due to issues stemming from high blood pressure. Of these deaths, 20 percent of those with high blood pressure eat too much salt. While those in the medical profession urge people with high blood pressure to drastically cut their salt intake, many do not. This is […]
Diets come, and diets go. Yet many of us pack the weight back on or lose no weight whatsoever. It's enough to drive you nuts! One way to further your weight loss goals is to focus on a metabolic diet. This type of diet takes into account your metabolism and how fast it burns calories […]
An elimination diet can help you to determine whether you have any food sensitivities or intolerances. It involves a process of eliminating common trigger foods from your diet for a time to see if symptoms subside. Then, these foods are slowly reintroduced, one at a time, while monitoring your body's response. It is one of […]
Many Americans, despite working towards a healthy diet, do not eat enough fruits, vegetables, or protein. This can lead to nutritional voids that result from busy lives and too little time to properly fuel our bodies. However, there are easy ways to add fruits, vegetables, and proteins to your diet. Fruits, veggies, plant-based milk, and […]
Strawberries are highly nutritious, packed with minerals, dietary fiber, and vitamins, as well as a variety of bioactive compounds. Strawberries' bioactive compounds may even have protective abilities against certain health conditions, like cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic disorders. You can add strawberries to your diet in several ways, including delicious strawberry smoothies. However, […]
Summer brings with it the promise of warmer temperatures, a change in activities, and a change in the type of foods you eat. It's goodbye to soups and stews and hello to foods that are more fresh and cool. Some popular summer snacks include ice cream, lollipops, chips, and cookies. But while these snacks may […]
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide, well-known for its psychoactive effects, such as boosting mental alertness, reaction time, productivity, and vigilance. Americans consume an estimated 5.1 kg of coffee per person a year. Caffeine is a major source of the benefits of coffee and why many men and women rely on this […]
Heartburn can leave you feeling uncomfortable, and frequent heartburn can result in serious health complications. While your stomach can handle its acidic content, your esophagus can become irritated, and it’s also possible for injury to occur as well. However, many cases of heartburn can be prevented or alleviated if you have the know-how. If you […]
