Every other day, some new diet seems to come out. Readers might have heard lately about the keto diet, keto powders, keto shake and so on and so forth. Is the ketogenic diet(“keto” for short) just another fad that will be forgotten or debunked after a couple of years or months? The short answer to…
The gut is an integral part of the digestive system. If it is not healthy, then you are not healthy. Your gut is comprised of trillions of microbes and bacteria that have important functions. They affect your body’s fat storage, the balance of glucose, and your general health and well-being. Since your gut health equates…
You might think nothing more of lemons than as weapons that cause dogs, cats, and babies to pull funny faces, but they’re actually a lot more beneficial than that. Believe it or not, these yellowy bulbous citrus fruits contain a heck of a lot of vitamins and nutrients. Here are 10 reasons why you absolutely…
Salmon is a great source of high-quality protein and fatty acids, like omega-3. Salmon is also rich in essential minerals such as iron, phosphorus, and selenium as with as vitamins A, B, and D. 1. Cardiovascular health The amino acids repair damage to cardiovascular walls and reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The omega-3s keep…
Healthy weight loss is usually a gradual process and is achievable provided one does not give up. Incorporating some small changes in the lifestyle can produce fast results, in as less as 10 days. In fact losing weight does not have to feel like a chore. Most individuals know that eating less, and exercising more…
Vitamin D has an important role to play in our bodies. It tends to have a positive effect on immune regulation as well as hormonal balance. You could get vitamin D outdoors from the sun or from certain foods. Here are foods that are rich in Vitamin D. Fatty Fish These are fish like Salmon,…
Lemongrass is very popular in Asian countries. It has a lemony scent but a sweeter and milder flavor. It’s a herb which appears in different Asian dishes. They use it as a flavoring agent because it has a very potent taste. Aside from using it in dishes, lemongrass is also quite popular in making tea….
A few years ago, the paleo diet inspired me to give up one food. Giving it up helped me finally gain control over blood sugar spikes and defeat the high blood pressure I’d battled most of my adult life. It was one of the best decisions I’d ever made. And for quite a long time, I credited…
According to the 2020 National Diabetes Statistics Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34.2 million people, or over 10 percent of the U.S. population, have diabetes and 24.2 million Americans age 65 and older have prediabetes. Diet and exercise are two lifestyle interventions that can help keep you from becoming a statistic. But if there’s…