Some people define bloating as a feeling - like their stomach is distended or swollen all the time. Sometimes the symptoms can be associated also with constipation. For others, bloating is the appearance of their tummy looking "pregnant" later in the day, or the belly protrusion that you feel still…
You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is! Yet, given today’s hectic lifestyles, it’s no wonder that most people just aren’t giving this important meal the priority it deserves. According to a large survey by Kellogg, more than half of all adults…
Healthy foods make healthy hearts and healthy brains. Keeping your brain healthy, is well, just plain smart, and that’s not to say that keeping your heart healthy isn’t smart too. The good news is that the same diets appear to work for both. Specific diets that seem to achieve both…
Chinese food is fabulous, something we crave and rave about, but it also comes with an insane amount of sodium, MSG and other ingredients that thwart our healthy workout behaviors and reduces these benefits when it comes to healthy eating habits. Many of the staples found in traditional Chinese fares…
The ache that comes with suffering from joint pain is well known to those of us who suffer from arthritis. What is arthritis anyway, you may be wondering? The word comes from our old friend, “-itis" which basically just means inflammation. And“arth-”refers to anything having to do with our joints. …
Copper is an essential trace element (also known as a micronutrient) that is required for plant, animal, and human health. It cannot be produced within your body and therefore needs to be consumed in your diet or supplemented. It is the third most prevalent mineral in the body and is mostly carried…
During cold and flu season, it can seem inevitable that you are going to get sick. However, did you know that there’s actually no increase in germs during this season? The reason that we tend to get sick more often is that we run ourselves down and stop taking care…
Let’s shake this winter season up with some top seasonal drinks that will satisfy you with savory holiday flavors, while keeping your caloric intake low. Adding seasonal ingredients into your shake can increase the health factor and flavor with every sip that you take! There are so many interesting…
Apple cider vinegar is often touted as a cure-all, but is it all that it’s cracked up to be? Although you won’t find much scientific support for the apple cider vinegar detox diet, there may be some health benefits to adding a small amount of this fermented product to your…
Now that the long lazy days of summer are over, it is important to re-think your nutrition strategy. When you are juggling school drop offs, working lunches and overall hectic days, the most important thing is to be prepared. Enter mason jar meals! They are easy, portable and delicious ways…