Menopause comes with a lot of changes that can cause a host of symptoms and can contribute to concerning health conditions. One of these conditions is diabetes. While menopause does not cause diabetes, many going through menopause are at increased risk for this condition. Symptoms of menopause and diabetes risk are linked, if indirectly. This […]
A vegan diet cuts out all the animal foods that many of us typically associate with protein. And while plant foods have plenty of protein, it can be hard to get enough from high-fiber foods like broccoli or legumes alone. This is where vegan protein powder comes in. There are several effective options. We discuss […]
Food allergy, food sensitivity, and food intolerance are all a form of reaction to ingested food, but their causes differ, and so should how you address them. These conditions may have symptoms that mirror each other, so they are often mistaken for each other. It’s important to be able to tell them apart in order […]
Food is more than just the fuel needed to give your body energy to function. It also provides the nutrients needed to carry out many vital functions in the brain, organs, muscles, bones, cells, and more. Healthy eating provides us with these nutrients. Healthy eating does not mean you need to subsist on a diet […]
Whether you are on a weight loss journey, simply want to fuel your body the right way, or want to try something different for your personal well-being, trying healthy diet plans may help. The green Mediterranean diet, also known as the green Med diet, is growing in popularity and appears to have several health benefits. […]
You may have felt it before. A burning sensation in your stomach moving up to your chest or a backwash of acid in your mouth. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gut condition that affects up to 30% of the population in the western world. The symptoms of GERD can be uncomfortable, unpleasant, and […]
Pierre Dukan, a French doctor and nutritionist, designed the Dukan Diet in 2000. Although it has gained popularity as a diet that allows you to quickly lose weight and sustain the weight loss, some health experts feel the diet is unhealthy with too many restrictions. What Is The Dukan Diet? A low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet, the […]
Fermentation describes a popular process in food processing where microbes break down carbohydrates anaerobically. Although food fermentation is hardly new in the health and wellness industries, it has become increasingly popular in recent years. Many people are now embracing the practice of fermenting their food at home. Food fermentation is used to produce many types […]
How you cook your food plays a huge role in your nutrition and your overall health and wellness. This includes how you cook, but also the hidden ingredients involved in different cooking methods. One of the main ingredients used in the cooking process is cooking oil. However, not all of them are equally healthy, or […]
Hormonal health is an aspect that is often overlooked by many, but it is an integral part of health. This article will explore exactly what hormones are, what happens if they are not in balance, and how you can naturally balance hormones within your body to optimize your health and wellbeing. What Are Hormones? Hormones […]
