When stevia came on the market, many people thought it was a miracle sweetener that would benefit people in many different ways. But there are different levels, or purities of stevia you should be aware of...some are good for you and others, not so much. Take a look at today's article on the lowdown … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
All the Info You Need to Have Healthy Cholesterol
If you're looking for even more information on having healthy amounts of good cholesterol, and getting rid of the bad, take a look at today's article and learn all you need to tackle this health concern that is more than an issue in many people's lives. Take a look here and get started on the road … [Read more...]
Good Cholesterol and Bad Cholesterol
What's the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol? That's a question that comes up a lot in our lives, because we simply hear that cholesterol is bad for you overall However, there is a difference between LDL cholesterol and HDL. LDL is the bad cholesterol. It carries a waxy … [Read more...]
Strength and Posture
Strengthening your body begins with your posture. You may approach exercise first with walking and the amount of time you can spend on it; or you may try your hand with some light weight movements. However, the best place to start is by paying very careful attention to your posture and feet position … [Read more...]
Expert Lunches
What do nutrition and diet experts eat for lunch? That would definitely be great to know as we desire to grow in health and strength each and every single day. If we could just peak inside of their lunch box, maybe we could get some ideas for ourselves. Well, have no fear, because we have a great … [Read more...]
20 Great and Healthy Breakfast Cereals
Who doesn't love a great breakfast cereal? They can be great, but all too often they can also be very unhealthy for you. Well, today we have great news for you. If you love your cereal and are also concerned about your health, check out these 20 great healthy cereals to start your breakfast out the … [Read more...]
Fighting That Belly Bulge
One of the worst feelings for people is that belly bulge that comes along with either retaining too much water, one's menstrual cycle or simply eating too much food. How can one fight the belly bloat and get that bulge down to something manageable? The simple answer has to do with food intake. … [Read more...]
Toxins in the Body
Our bodies are full of toxins. This is what happens when we eat processed foods on a regular basis. But do not fret. There are ways to tell if your body is fighting off toxins. Take a look at today's article to not only tell, but to also know what steps you can take next to naturally deal with … [Read more...]
Kick That Morning Coffee to the Curb
If you're looking to kick that early morning coffee habit, here are eight suggestions for you to do just that. One of the best suggestions on the list is simply to eat a healthy breakfast. For many people, just this one little fix can change everything for a person. So fuel up the proper way so you … [Read more...]
Fiber Snacks
Fiber is great for your health and digestive system. The more fiber we have in our diet, the better off we will be. However, sometimes getting all that fiber in can take some time and effort. Here are some great, tasty treats to help you get all those fiber needs in on a daily basis. Read the … [Read more...]
4 Walking Workouts To Get You Moving
Walking is one of the best, non-impact workouts you can engage in on a regular basis. It's great on the joints and muscles, and a great way to get that heart pumping. With these 4 workouts you'll be moving in no time at all and on your way to the best health of your life. Read the full article … [Read more...]
The Importance of Low Impact Cardio
Cardio work, like walking, is some of the best exercise anyone can do. It doesn't matter what age a person may be, young or old, cardio is always good. Cardio helps to get that blood moving and the heart pumping in just the right way. But as we age, one thing we need to be careful is the stress … [Read more...]
Make Your Food More Healthy With These Hacks
If you want to make your food more healthy and nutritious this summer, we have just the thing for you. This article gives you 10 hacks you can do with your food that will make it all the more nutritious for you today. What's one of them? Well, add healthy fat to that cooking and it will be great for … [Read more...]
Great Fiber Sources
If you are in need of more fiber in your diet...and let's be honest, that's all of us; well, we have some great snacks for you today that are surprisingly packed with fiber. Why is fiber important for your diet? Well, for one thing fiber keeps you full longer and thus prevents you from snacking … [Read more...]
Building Strong Bones
As we age, one of the things we need to persistently and consistently deal with is the issue of bone strength. It is no secret that as time goes on, our bones become weaker as we lose such important things as calcium. With calcium deficiencies, we are faced the problem of keeping our skeletal … [Read more...]
Great ways to prepare kale
Kale, it does a body good. It's a great source of calcium and a wonderful vegetable that will fill you up and keep you healthy. But, not too many people like preparing kale. It can be a bit harder or tougher than other types of produce. So today, to help with this we have 10 ways of preparing kale … [Read more...]
DIY Time: 45 Healthy Foods
Did you know that there are a lot of common foods you buy in the store that you can make on your own at home? Now, you may wonder what the benefit is of making that item, when it's so easy to buy at the market. The benefit is simple: you don't put in all the filler that some of these companies do, … [Read more...]
Fruit Salad! Nature’s Skittles
Fruit salad is one of the best things you can prepare during the summer as a treat on the picnic table. It's a great way to get vibrant on the table as well as to get the kids away from bad, sugary snacks that will just spike their sugar levels and be bad for them. Fruits are also full of … [Read more...]
Too Busy To Get Healthy?
Are you too busy to get healthy? Seems like it's been that way your whole career. You know that it was important, but you kept putting it off because work called and was more important. Yet, you know that this is just an excuse and that getting healthy is indeed important and a priority. Take a … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy On The Fly
If you're short on time, but want to avoid that fast food line, take a look at these quick and easy recipes that will be easy on the wallet and waist, as well. Eating healthy shouldn't be difficult, and this collection of great recipes will give you enough to keep yourself going even when you … [Read more...]
Artificial Sweeteners and Depression
Diet soda, artificial sweeteners, iced tea...those that are artificially sweetened may in fact play a role in depression in people who take them in high doses. A recent study shows that there seems to be a link between such sweeteners and the issue of depression. How is this so? Well, such … [Read more...]
Chia Seeds Pack A Nutritional Punch
Chia seeds are a great source of potassium, fiber and magnesium. This is probably why they have been called a superfood, and why they are so good for your body. Adding chia seeds to your diet is a good, healthy way to improve the quality of food you ingest. Take a look at these ideas for chia seed … [Read more...]
Sleep Does a Body and Brain Good!
Sleep is a key component of health and fitness today. Too many people walk around in a sleep deprived state, and yet, they believe they are as healthy as can be. A lack of sleep is detrimental to the healing and recovery of the body as well as the brain. Take a look at this helpful article that … [Read more...]
Easing into Fitness and Healthy Living
Easing into fitness and healthy living is one of the keys to making a lifelong change in your diet and body. As you consider eating better, taking supplements and vitamins to add to your healthy lifestyle, and exercising regularly...one thing will become clear: A lot of the muscles we are using now … [Read more...]
Low Impact Movements For Muscle Health
Muscle strength and health can be a difficult thing to maintain as we get older. However, there are a lot exercises you can do on your own to keep up that vitality and health without the use of heavy weights or personal trainers. Take a look today at these helpful and healthy yoga moves that will … [Read more...]
Watch that Sodium!
High sodium foods are all around us. If we're not careful, we will end up consuming way more sodium than our diets allow for. What does the over consumption of sodium result in? Well, for one thing it elevates our blood pressure. Another thing that high sodium does is cause our bodies to retain … [Read more...]
Does the Food We Eat Impact How We Think?
Does the food you eat on a regular basis have an impact on your thinking abilities throughout the day? Well, let's ask it a different way: Do you ever get that lethargic feeling soon after lunch, and by mid-afternoon you find yourself reaching for a coffee...a coffee you know will end up keeping … [Read more...]
Soda and Your Body
Soda is not the healthiest thing for you. There. We said it. In fact, it's best for you and your body if you stop drinking it altogether. This goes for diet soda as well. What's so bad about soda? Well, it can have a very damaging impact upon your body. For example, the sugar content alone in … [Read more...]
Have You Been Procrastinating?
There's no better day to start eating healthy and taking your vitamins like this day. I bet you have said that for a while now. Yes, one of the main obstacles to healthy living can indeed be ourselves. We get used to saying tomorrow, tomorrow. However, start today. And do so by utilizing these 4 … [Read more...]
If You Find Exercise Difficult, Watch This
Exercise at any age is difficult. It takes a large amount of self-discipline and motivation to get yourself going each and every single day. We know that it is the best thing for us, regardless of age, yet...we can have such a hard time with it. Yes, we may get up and out there once or four … [Read more...]
Tightness In the Neck And Shoulder Area?
If you are experiencing tightness in the neck and shoulder area, one thing you might want to do is practice stretching every day. Stretching on a regular basis may help to not only relieve the pain, but also to keep you limber and flexible. There are so many things that can cause tightness in the … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Visceral Fat
Visceral fat is one of the most dangerous health concerns we have today. This is not simply the surface level fat we see on the exterior; visceral fat deals with fatty deposits around the internal organs. This type of fat can in fact be lifeo-threatening; however, there is much that can be done … [Read more...]
Morning Moves to Keep You Healthy
If you want to start the day out the right way, get moving even before you take that first bite of breakfast. Stretching and breathing properly in the morning as the first thing you do can be one of the healthiest and most invigorating parts of your day. Learn 10 movements and exercises to start … [Read more...]
Food Is Thy Medicine
One thing that we have seen time and again is that food can have a definite impact on hormone balance for numerous people. Learning how and what to eat on a regular basis is one great way to maintain health and balance in the body. One thing to be aware of is that certain foods contain within … [Read more...]
All Food Is Not Created Equal And Other Myths
One of the most pernicious myths around is that a calorie is a calorie, and as long as you stay under your specific calorie threshold, you are fine. However, this is a myth. You cannot eat 1800 calories worth of chocolate cake. Why? Because food breaks down, and that nutrient breakdown will impact … [Read more...]
Healthy Ways To Start Out Every Morning
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We're not going to argue with that too much, as long as that breakfast is healthy and packed with nutrition. We have 9 great recipes for you today to start that day out the right way and get yourself some great nutrition. Read the full … [Read more...]
Clean Up Your Diet With These 7 Steps
If you want to get in shape and live a healthy lifestyle, then one thing you will definitely want to do is clean up that diet and see how it brings deeper balance to your health overall. Take a look at these 7 steps you can take to clean it up today and see how quickly it will help you and your … [Read more...]
Helpful Food For Inflammation
As you exercise and keep yourself healthy, one thing you will note is that your body is struggling with and dealing with issues of inflammation in your joints. How do you deal with this? One thing you can do is eat certain foods that will help with inflammation. What are some of them? Well, take … [Read more...]
Removing Pesticides From Fruit
Fruit and produce are two of the best food sources for you and your body. They contain a vast amount of minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants that your body needs and loves. However, one thing that is not great about fruit and produce is that they can oftentimes be covered in horrible pesticides. … [Read more...]
How Does Sugar Impact Your Body?
Here are 5 ways that sugar can impact your body and its chemistry. This is one of the best articles we have that reminds us of how dangerous sugar can be for our bodies. Learn its addictive properties and how taking sugar out of your diet may be one of the best decisions you'll ever make. Read … [Read more...]
Late Night Bathroom Runs
If you find yourself having to get up multiple times during the night to go to the bathroom, it may just be the simple fact that you had too much water to drink. However, it can be a sign of something a bit more serious. Take a look at today's article to see what else may be going on and keep … [Read more...]
Do You Find It Hard To Start Exercising?
Do you find it hard to start an exercise routine? A lot of people do. It can be very difficult to get into the swing of things, especially if it has been some time since we have actually been to the gym or anywhere else besides our office desk. However, we know that it is vitally important to … [Read more...]
Food To Calm Your Mood
Does food have an impact on our mood, just like it impacts the way our bodies and joints interact with one another? The answer is absolutely yes. The food that we ingest can definitely impact our moods and our feelings. As foods are broken down in the midst of our body chemistry, they will offset … [Read more...]
Hit The Pavement Instead of the Treadmill
Running outside on the pavement has great benefits for your health. In fact, it can be even better for you than running on a treadmill at the gym. Why? Well, for one thing you get fresh air into your lungs that is helpful for your health in addition to the movement you are doing. Take a look at more … [Read more...]
Great Standing Exercises To Get You Moving
If you find that you are prone to sitting around for longer periods of time at home, you may want to do a few simple things to get yourself moving. For one thing, set an alarm on your phone or household clock to remind you to get up is a great start to keeping yourself moving. And when you do get … [Read more...]
Daily Walks for Health
One of the great things you can do your health each and every single day is go for a walk. There are many great benefits to walking, one them being the fact that you get out and get fresh air. In addition to this, it also helps with your blood circulation overall as you move around. To find out more … [Read more...]
Sitting is the New Smoking
Remember when smoking was the number one killer in the United States? Well, now it's sitting. Yes, that's right...sitting for too long in one place will have a detrimental effect on your body and health. What can you do? Simple, first read this article and learn more. Second, set a regular alarm on … [Read more...]
Healthy Bones
As we age, one of the things that we tend to lose in our bodies is calcium. Why is calcium important? Well, if you recall when we were younger we were always reminded to drink all of our milk. Why? Because our parents wanted us to grow up and have healthy, unbreakable bones. Well, we know those … [Read more...]
What’s the Deal With Gluten? Get the Skinny
Gluten has been in the news for quite some time now, yet, when you ask people they don't quite know what it is? If you have been wondering what gluten really is and if there are health benefits for you if you cut it out of your diet, try taking a look at today's article. It's a short read that will … [Read more...]
The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D is oftentimes known as the sunshine vitamin. When we are exposed to natural sunshine, our bodies produce vitamin D as a result. Vitamin D is great for our hair as well as our skin. Apart from taking a supplement, one simple thing you can do is have moderate and safe exposure to sun. … [Read more...]
Fighting Inflammation
Inflammation in the joints is one of the most painful and persistent things to deal with at any age. Inflammation can be caused by certain types of foods that we eat as well as stress on the joints. When inflammation sets in, movement can be hampered for days if steps are not taken to alleviate … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Probiotics To The Colon
In the colon, there exist over 700 species of beneficial or the good bacteria. These bacteria are called probiotics. They are living microorganisms similar to the good bacteria found in your digestive tract. They live in the large intestines. This is, in other words, to mean that they live with us … [Read more...]
Reverse your Greying Hair with Wheat Grass
Contrary to the belief that only aged people develop grey hair, today, young men and women also have patches of grey hair. The hair goes grey when the color-producing cells stop producing melanin, the pigment that gives hair its color. Although many people believe that pre-mature greying of hair is … [Read more...]
Go Freekeh Over Ancient Grains
Whole Grains Can Be Healthy And Gluten Free! Ancient grains are one of the hottest food trends today. They have been around for thousands of years, but unlike corn and wheat, these super grains have not been selectively cross-bred and hybridized. These nutritious grains are similar to their … [Read more...]