Let me ask you a question – would you rather live a healthy life for 79 years by restricting what you eat, or would you rather eat more of what you’re told not to and live to be 82? A number of popular diets have people reducing the amount of carbs (I choose to say
When you think of kelp, you probably think of slimy green seaweed. Maybe you imagine it grazing your leg in the ocean and sending chills down your spine. Maybe you’ve never encountered it IRL and you think of it more as scenery dancing around Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Either way, there’s a good chance
Virtually everyone has been congested at least one time in their lives while many of us have experienced that body’s production of mucus more often. Growing up, I developed bronchitis twice a year at the changing of the seasons. I would have a constant cough that lasted for 2 solid weeks and then a persistent
Nearly 14 million children and teens in this country are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over the last 30 years, research shows that teen obesity risen while the percentage of teens trying to lose weight has declined. That may be due in part to a growing acceptance of different body
Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects the hands, feet and wrists, and sufferers can often experience flare-ups of the condition during certain periods. “Although there are no specific nutrition guidelines for people with rheumatoid arthritis, researchers have found a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytochemicals supplies the body with powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients,” said the
As we get older, our bodies change and so do our diets. Many of us have dietary habits that we developed as children that we still live by in our later years, but even they are subject to change as we age. We may not eat as much of those favorite foods or we’ve eliminated
First, allow me to clarify the difference between a vegetarian and vegan. A vegetarian does not eat meat, poultry or seafood. Some vegetarians still eat other animal-based foods such as eggs, milk, cheese, real butter, and cheese. A vegan I once knew told me that vegans are hyper-vegetarians. Not only do they not eat meat,
With one third of the world population now being overweight or obese, it is obvious that we have either not cared enough, or not been well-informed enough about how and what we should eat to stay healthy. There are lots of facts and legends around the idea of healthy eating, but in the scope of
Every aspect of the nightly family dinner has changed significantly over the past 20 years. Yet research shows that families who dine together at home eat more “real food” and less pre-cooked or processed foods. They also eat significantly more fruits and vegetables. Not so long ago, Americans sat down every night to a large portion
Some media reports say that eating at night makes you gain weight, others say that it has no effect on body weight. So who is right? First, it’s important to remember that a gain in body weight only occurs when there is a change in calories consumed or calories burned. A calorie is a calorie,
