Your resolution was to lose weight. But sticking to your goals hasn’t been easy. According to a recent survey of people who diet regularly, two out of five quit within the first seven days, one out of five last a month, and the same number — just 20 percent — make it to the three-month… Read more »
The best healthy diet is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, stabilizing your mood, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible. You can do it by learning some nutrition basics and making a plan that works for… Read more »
Have you ever wondered why you get food cravings or just can’t stop eating when you’re stressed? In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers found that 80 percent of people report eating more sweets when they are stressed. Turns out there are biological reasons for this frustrating phenomenon. When… Read more »
A new year means new beginnings. And new beginnings are the start of new trends including health foods. The health food industry is constantly changing and evolving, which is fantastic because with each year comes new information. Incorporating these trends into your 2020 diet is a sure-fire way to kick off the New Year! Spiraled… Read more »
The holidays are upon us. Everywhere we look, there are delicious foods just waiting to be consumed. It’s easy to indulge and overeat. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the average American gains one pound per holiday season. While one pound may not seem like much, researchers in the study were quick… Read more »
When you’re stressed, you crave foods that you believe will make you feel better. It’s time to put down the chips and chocolate and reconsider your comfort foods. Try these stress-relieving natural choices instead. Oatmeal – Oatmeal is the ultimate comfort food! A complex carbohydrate, oatmeal causes your brain to produce serotonin, a feel-good chemical…. Read more »
One in two Americans has pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. If you can’t stay away from the sweet stuff, no matter how hard you try, you might just have an actual sugar addiction. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that, in fact, higher sugar, higher glycemic foods can be addictive…. Read more »
If chronic joint pain is something you regularly experience, you’re not the only one. According to researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 14 million people reported that they suffer from severe joint pain, commonly caused by inflammation in the body. Remedies include regular exercise and supplements, but what you eat… Read more »
We’ve all been there. It’s 3 pm and your head is getting heavier, it’s hard to focus and you know the afternoon slump has arrived. You need to increase energy levels stat. Resist the urge to reach for a coffee or sugary snack just because your defenses are down. While it’s true that your body… Read more »
If you suffer from psoriasis, you know that it is an autoimmune disease caused by inflammation. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, many individuals benefit from following an anti-inflammatory diet to help reduce their symptoms. There are certain foods that are known to increase inflammation and others that have anti-inflammatory properties. If you have psoriasis,… Read more »