Being in control of what you eat is hard. So, how do we stick to a regimen that requires us to eat fewer calories when there are so many delicious things to eat? What is the answer to how to have self-control with food? There is no “silver bullet” answer. Instead, you need to take […]
Osteoporosis is a significant problem in the United States. Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. Another 44 million have insufficient bone density, which places them in a higher-risk group for bone fracture. Among older individuals, 1 in 2 women will break a bone due to poor bone density, along with 1 in 4 men. Fortunately, […]
Homemade nutrition bars are one of the greatest things known to man. If you buy ingredients in bulk, you can have an energizing bar anytime you want for somewhere in the neighborhood of $0.25. If you don’t want to take the time to make your own yummy snacks you could rely on the trusted professionals […]
Cultured foods are any dietary item that has undergone the fermentation process. Yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi are a few examples of the most popular cultured foods. Historically, fermentation was a tool to help preserve the shelf life of food and change the flavors and texture. Today, fermentation still does these things, but we also now […]
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain energy, fight a health concern, or you just want to improve your health, there’s a fad diet out there promising to help you do it. But really, all you need to know to accomplish all of those things is how to eat right for your lifestyle. March is […]
Beets don’t get the attention they deserve. True that they are too bitter for some people, but with the right preparation or by taking a beet supplement, you can start to enjoy the potential health benefits of this vegetable. So how should you prepare beets, and is there a beet supplement that is right for […]
What exactly makes coffee “bulletproof?†The term may conjure up imagery of Arabica vs. Robusta beans dressed as gunslingers of the Wild West having a showdown at Starbucks. But the term should really be renamed to something like “carb-proof coffee†or Keto Coffee, as it is otherwise known. For those of us on a low-carb […]
So you’ve been thinking about starting a Keto diet? You’ve made a good choice, a Keto diet can not only help you meet your weight loss goals, but it’s a powerful way to get you on the track towards a healthy, whole foods life. Here’s what you need to know before you begin. (more…)
We don’t know if you’ve ever noticed this, but we humans are kind of predictable. We tend to give into the yummy temptations that surround us during the holidays, and then kick our diets and workouts into high gear as soon as the New Year rolls around. If this sounds like you, don’t worry, you’re […]
The brain is a complex and not well-understood organ, but its health remains vital for our ability to interact with the world. Development of the brain begins around four months after conception and continues into early adulthood. According to the Harvard University Center on the Developing Child, more than 1 million new neural connections are […]
