Each year, dozens of new trend diets come on to the market with a wide range of promises for quick success. I think it’s important to remember that extreme and habitual dieting of any sort can be detrimental to your body and may increase the risk for certain health problems and nutritional deficiencies. Weight cycling,…
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Powerhouse Omega-3s
Research suggests that consuming omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA, DHA) found in fish and fish oils can protect you from coronary heart disease, may decrease insulin resistance and may reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke, macular degeneration and certain cancers. Omega-3 supplements have been shown to improve symptoms of inflammatory diseases such as asthma,…
Does protein burn fat?
Protein cannot actually burn fat- only your body has this capability. That said, your body does burn calories during digestion –you burn more calories digesting protein than digesting carbohydrates or fat. Protein also slows emptying of the stomach, helping you feel fuller longer. The amount of lean quality protein in your diet is an important…
Expose hidden inflammation
If you’ve ever experienced a sore throat, rash, hives, or a sprained ankle –you know about inflammation. The real concern is not our response to immediate injury, infection, or insult. It’s the chronic, smoldering inflammation that slowly destroys our organs and our ability to function optimally and leads to rapid aging. New research suggests that…
Fruit “truths”: the things to know
Whole fruit contains a lot of good things like vitamins, minerals and fiber. The thing to know: fruit contains a lot fructose. The vitamins, minerals and fiber slow the absorption of the sugar, but fructose is fructose. It makes sense that the sugars in juice seem more “healthy” than the sugars in soda, which is typically…
Feel bombarded with messages about boosting your metabolism?
…as if it were so simple. Here’s what I know: It happens to everyone. Slowing metabolism is in most cases a natural result of age, hormonal imbalance, poor diet, lack of sleep, or lack of exercise. Who isn’t looking for ways to slow this process and to avoid the muffin top? Unfortunately, there isn’t a…
Why Eat Organic Foods?
Why Eat Organic Foods? Adopting an organic lifestyle helps to enhance the health of ecosystems and organisms. It is generally agreed upon by its supporters that growing and eating organic food is better for the environment. Growing foods organically excludes, when possible, the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, and additives to livestock feed.…