Health
Enjoying Chia Seeds
Chia seeds provide complete protein, as well as antioxidants, vitamins, a variety of minerals such as calcium, and are a rich, plant-based source of omega-3 vs omega 6 fatty acids (ALA). Chia seeds have a high level of soluble and insoluble fiber, and swell up to 15...
7 Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat
If you’re reading this blog, there’s a really good chance you’ve made the choice to improve your health, or at the very least, you’re considering doing so. Congratulations and good for you! You’ve taken the first step towards being healthier and more beautiful. In The...
The Shocking Truth About Fish Oil Supplements
You’ve probably heard a lot about omega-3 fatty acids recently. Today’s diet has thrown fatty acid intake out of whack, as people eat higher levels of omega-6 acids and lower levels of omega-3s. In fact, your body needs both types of essential fatty acids in balance....
12 Dietary Changes that Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month, which is why we are going to discuss it here today. Twenty-two hundred deaths per day. .That’s the toll heart disease takes on American lives. That adds up to more than 800,000 deaths every year in American directly caused by heart...
How to Buy Eggs From The Grocery Store
Many people turn to eggs as a healthy source of protein, but do you really know what you’re getting? While I personally don’t eat eggs because my diet is complete and I don’t find any nutritional reason to eat them, I do feel they are probably among the best forms of...
What Foods You Should Eat (and Not Eat) When Pregnant
Upon finding out you're pregnant, the shocking revelation hits: you are not only responsible for your own health with the food choices you make, but for a growing life inside of you. This coupled with the common notion that: “I’m eating for two.” It’s a common...
What Your Liver Can Teach You About Burning Fat
Although your body works as a holistic organism consisting of multiple systems, it is important to look at various organs and systems in order to learn how they affect the overall health of your body. In this installment of “Organ Examination,” we will be looking at...
7 Healthy Food Alternatives for Your Kids
Feeding your kids can be a real challenge. Finding foods for energy that are both nutritious and kid-friendly is a task, and it’s easy for moms and dads to give in to selecting foods that are less than healthy, to give in to finicky eaters! Feeding your children...
The Mediterranean Diet: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Maybe you've heard in the media how the Mediterranean Diet has been praised as a healthful diet. Indeed, in Greece, Southern Italy, and Crete, traditional ways of eating have led to vigorous good health, heart health, and decreased rates of cancer. I want to emphasize...
What You Ought To Know About Food Allergies
This is an interesting topic because I'm sure you've heard of more and more people having issues with a range of different foods. Food allergies and sensitivities can wreak havoc on your body. A true food allergy produces a systemic immune response causing a host of...
