Milk – it does a body good, right? It is well known that dairy products are essential for healthy bones by helping us meet our daily calcium requirement. But you could drink 8 glasses of milk a day and it wouldn’t matter without vitamin D to help your body absorb the calcium. Researchers from Harvard… Read more »
When you are in chronic pain, your body is in an inflammatory state. What you eat may not only increase inflammation, it can also set you up for other chronic conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Here are four foods you should avoid to decrease inflammation. Saturated Fats – Several studies have shown… Read more »
When you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), eating can be difficult. IBS is also not a “one size fits all” disorder, so there are no hard and fast rules about foods you should or shouldn’t eat. In general, eating a variety of healthy, low-fat foods in moderation is recommended. However, there may be certain… Read more »
Spring has sprung and with the beautiful blossoms and chirping birds often comes the misery associated with seasonal allergies. The good news is that you need look no farther than your refrigerator for natural allergy relief. Foods rich in vitamin C and folic acid help reduce the inflammation associated with allergic reactions. So, the next… Read more »
Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best ways to keep your bones strong and reduce the risk of bone fractures. Since bones are living tissues that are made up of a thick outer layer shell, a well-balanced bone-healthy diet consists of calcium, vitamin D and minerals, which are especially important to increase bone… Read more »
When you finish exercising, you’re usually hungry. You need to replenish the nutrients your body burned to give you the energy you expended. While you may be tempted to hit the drive-thru on your way home, there are better choices for post-workout snacks that will help your body recover. Try these five healthy options: Peanut Butter… Read more »
It can be hard juggling the demands of life and work commitments. Stress is almost inevitable. But it’s how you handle the stress that can be the difference between feeling you’re barely surviving to actually thriving. Stress is a health hazard that has been linked to everything from diabetes and high blood pressure to Alzheimer’s… Read more »
More than 116 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Many of those take prescription medications that can be addictive and sometimes come with unpleasant side effects. More often than not, the medications are merely masking the pain, rather than eliminating the true cause of pain. But you can alleviate pain naturally. Certain foods can ease… Read more »
The Omega 3 fatty acids found in krill oil have been shown to support healthy blood pressure and heart rhythm, plus long-term heart health. For optimizing healthy cholesterol and decreasing triglycerides, research suggests krill oil is the way to go. A 12-week study published in the journal Lipid Technologylooked at 120 people with high cholesterol… Read more »
Eating a heart healthy diet isn’t as hard as you might think. Start by filling your plate with tons of fresh fruits and vegetables. Increase your fiber intake and eat fish a couple times a week. Limit saturated and trans fats as well as salt. Certain foods have been shown to improve your heart health. Adding… Read more »