If you suffer from chronic pain and discomfort, your body is in an inflammatory state. Unfortunately, inflammation is like a double-edged sword. It’s your body’s way of healing cell damage. But in overdrive, it becomes dangerous and can lead to conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Here are five inflammation inducing foods… Read more »
If you wake up and can’t seem to function before you’ve had a cup of coffee, you’re not alone. Millions of people consume caffeine every day to increase energy, minimize fatigue and improve concentration. For some, it feels like an absolute necessity, while for others it’s more of a habit than anything else. However, consuming… Read more »
Adding more whole grains to your diet is a good idea. Not only do they provide vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed to keep you healthy but whole grains also contain dietary fiber, which may help reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and digestive difficulties, such as constipation. Grains are divided into two subgroups: whole… Read more »
The food we eat provides us with energy in the form of glucose. However, if you have diabetes, glucose builds up in your blood and cannot get into your cells to be used for energy. When glucose levels remain high, over time, it can cause damage to your eyes, kidneys and nerves. You are at… Read more »
Whether you’re headed to work or a day at the beach, packing a healthy lunch can be an unwelcome, daunting task. With a little thought and practice, it doesn’t have to be so bad. Packing lunch has many advantages – it’s cheaper, usually healthier and has endless possibilities. Here are five healthy summer lunches to… Read more »
Summer is the perfect season for smoothies. They are cool, refreshing, and healthy. Whether you choose bananas, oranges, spinach, or any kind of produce, there are tons of smoothie ingredients that can jump start your day. Smoothies are the perfect energy-boosting breakfast because they are filled with vitamins and nutrients that you need to keep… Read more »
Getting in shape can be difficult if you’re in pain. Chronic pain affects 116 million American adults. That’s more than a third of the US population. And while pain pills reduce suffering, they can be addictive and produce side effects. Worse, they often fail to eliminate the true cause of the pain. But there is… Read more »
There is growing scientific evidence that eating too late at night could make controlling weight even harder. But sometimes, you truly are hungry at bedtime. The challenge is figuring out what you can eat that’s quick, tasty and won’t cause you to pack on the pounds. A small, nutrient rich bedtime snack under 200 calories… Read more »
Smoothies are an excellent option for weight management and heart-healthy eating. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals. All you need is a blender, fruit and a base, such as water, milk or yogurt. Drinking fruit smoothies can also help you reach the recommended intake of fiber. The soluble fiber found in fruit… Read more »
Avoiding certain foods with weight loss and healthy eating in mind is not new. But so-called “elimination diets” are becoming so trendy, they often have little to do with a person’s weight or health needs. Many health-conscious eaters are now using elimination diets in an effort to cure everything from headaches and insomnia to skin… Read more »