Micronutrient in Hops Helps Metabolic Syndrome and More
There are many who enjoy a cold beer after a long day’s work and the kids are asleep. Some might even enjoy two, on a bad day. But did you know that there is a micronutrient contained in hops (the main ingredient in beer) that has the potential to help those with metabolic syndrome, high Read More
5 Essential Ingredients for the Perfect Smoothie
Smoothies are making a comeback in a bag way. These healthy beverages have undergone a renewed public interest as people ceaselessly search for ways to be fitter and lose weight. Smoothies are becoming a way to combine delicious taste with helpful health benefits. This makes them a win-win for everyone. The ability and potential to Read More
7 things you need to manage to live free of heart disease
Despite years of public health efforts to curb this epidemic, the statistics remain alarming: heart disease is still the #1 killer in the nation, claiming 610,00 lives each year–approximately one in four deaths. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Every 60 seconds, someone in the United States dies from Read More
Top 10 “healthy” foods that actually contain hidden chemicals
Don’t judge a book by its cover. By the same token, don’t judge a particular food by its label. Although many food items tout themselves as being “healthy,” “low in calories,” and “organic,” many products are laced with hidden chemicals known to cause ill health. While it’s not always easy to spot these ingredients, some Read More
Why you should eat seasonally
There are some foods people just know are in season. Apples are in the fall, and peaches are in the summer. You wouldn’t want to eat berries in February, that’s for certain. Every fruit and vegetable has a season, though what’s in our supermarkets may not always reflect that. It’s actually quite beneficial to follow Read More
5 common food cravings, and what to eat instead
Everyone gets food cravings, but is it the chocolate you really need, or the magnesium that it contains? Obviously, everyone needs some chocolate or some potato chips once in a while as a little treat, but learning to eat healthier, more nutritious foods instead can help you maintain or lose weight. It’s not simply a Read More
5 Foods that make you want to eat less later
If you want to feel full, you need to put down the donuts and pick up a snack that actually satiates your body. When you opt for a pastry or sugary snack, your body doesn’t feel full because it’s not receiving any nutrients to actually munch on. Luckily, with these five snacks, you’ll finally be Read More
The key to weight loss may just be eating more simply
Across the world, people are more overweight than ever. One unsettling statistic revealed that the number of overweight adults “has increased by nearly 30% over the past 30 years.” Processed foods likely have a lot to do with this. Processed foods are full of calories, unhealthy ingredients that deprive the body and chemical ingredients that can Read More
Is it really healthier to eat at home? Large-scale research reveals the truth
Among options including fast food, full-service restaurants or eating at home, it’s good, old-fashioned home cooking that delivers the best nutrition. Of course, you already knew this, but it might be nice to learn that large-scale research has proven it definitively. According to the results taken from eight years of data involving 18,098 adults, Americans Read More
Everything you thought you knew about counting calories is wrong, the Mediterranean diet proves to be most effective
Your obsession with counting calories may be doing you more harm than good. According to the BMJ’s Open Heart publication, the habit of counting calories may actually be fueling the obesity epidemic in the UK. In their piece, researchers say, “It is time to stop counting calories, and time to instead promote good nutrition and dietary Read More
