Eating Carbs in Moderation May Help You Live Longer

by Jodi Helmer While a low-carb diet might be beneficial for weight loss — a 2018 study found overweight dieters who cut their carbohydrate intake lost an average of 13 pounds — cutting carbs could also cut years from your life. THE LATEST RESEARCH Two new studies found connections between low-carb diets and premature death. In a study published in The Lancet, researchers […]

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Essential oils… fix my life!

Essential oils, the best friend to both diffusers and stress relief, are the aromatic compounds found in nature (plants, tree bark, seeds), and presented by brands as a cureall. The oils come in a variety of forms, from body oils to liquids, but their main purpose is to improve an individual’s well-being through aromatherapy. Studies […]

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13 Low Carb Paleo Snack Recipes You’ll Actually Crave

All of us have heard of or been on the Paleo diet by now, right? It focuses on high protein and low carb foods and can be a super effective way to eat healthier and lose weight! However, one of the downfalls of any diet can be getting too hungry in between meals. Then, you get […]

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Some foods better for your brain, memory

You may be aware of foods that protect our hearts and bones and even keep our weight in check as we age. But which foods keep our brains in top shape? Below is an evidence-based list of brain foods that may help pre-empt senior moments and more. Berries Berries may do more than add sweetness […]

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The “Bad” Cholesterol Explained

There are several reasons why we should be interested in the numbers reflecting the amount of cholesterol circulating in our bloodstream. However, to be able to interpret these numbers we have to know certain things about cholesterol as a chemical substance and its role health and disease. Interestingly, although cholesterol is an essential substance for […]

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How Your Menstrual Cycle Influences Your Eating Habits

It took me a long time to realize there was a connection between my eating habits and my menstrual cycle. I say a long time because I first got my period when I was 13 and only realized this now at 27. Better late than never, right? I’ve since become so immersed in learning about […]

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Add these five foods to your diet to increase your psychological well-being.

We all know eating “healthy” food is good for our physical health and can decrease our risk of developing diabetes, cancer, obesity and heart disease. What is not as well known is that eating healthy food is also good for our mental health and can decrease our risk of depression and anxiety. Mental health disorders are increasing at an alarming […]

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Gluten-free: The single most infuriating thing that happens to gluten-free people at restaurants.

It’s been exactly two years since my doctor told me I was gluten intolerant. In that time, I went from gazing longingly at food courts filled with sandwiches, pizzas, wraps and chicken schnitzels to becoming that annoying gluten-free person in the office. The person that gets more excited over a refined sugar-free protein ball than a […]

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Diabetes Diet: Should I Avoid Sweet Fruits?

 M. Regina Castro, M.D. It’s a common myth that if you have diabetes you shouldn’t eat certain foods because they’re “too sweet.” Some fruits do contain more sugar than others, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t eat them if you have diabetes. The total amount of carbohydrates in a food affects blood sugar levels more […]

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Top 11 Science-Based Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they’re packed full of valuable nutrients. Eating only a small amount of them can provide you with a substantial quantity of healthy fats, magnesium and zinc. Because of this, pumpkin seeds have been associated with several health benefits. These include improved heart health, prostate health and protection against certain […]

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Walking as meditation can really help reduce stress and improve your health

Walking as meditation? If you’ve ever been told to go for a walk to clear your head, chances are you know very well this sort of thing falls under the category of “easier said than done.”  I tried. I’d put the littlest in a stroller and take off, my mind whizzing with the things that […]

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Eating a healthy diet can save your health and freshwater

Eating a healthy diet can save your health and freshwater. A new study by the European Commission suggests that shifting to a more nutritious menu could reduce the amount of water required to produce food (the “water footprint,” if you will). The Joint Research Center (JRC) compared wholesome carnivorous, pescatarian, and vegetarian diets to current […]

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Probiotic skin care has boomed, thanks to an increasingly holistic approach to wellness

As kids, we sang the song, “The toe bone’s connected to the heel bone…The neck bone’s connected to the head bone…” The icky bit that’s not covered in kindergarten? Our outsides (our skin) are connected to our insides (our gut). It follows, then, that as we’ve become increasingly knowledgeable about the gut microbiome—the mix of […]

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7 Foods For Gout – Gout Friendly Foods

New research provides evidence that some foods may help reduce gout pain and the risk of a gout attack. According to research, uric acid in body is the primary cause of a gout attack. Thus, consistently maintaining reduced levels of uric acid in the body is vital to reducing the risk of a gout attack. […]

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The Question That Kills – don’t Ask it!

Hello, Its Barbara Gannon here from the sunny land of Australia.  This article is confronting, to say the least – just look at the subject line! In fact, I was not going to even write this article. I thought it could be just too much. It was playing on my mind, should I or not? […]

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Top 10 ways to cook fruits and vegetables

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Keto: Beginners Guide

You wouldn’t dump dirty gas in your car, so why put inefficient fuel into the most important engine of all: your own body? In a typical diet, the body gets energy from glucose (sugar). Only when you run low on glucose does the body switch to burning fat. This is called ketosis. Ketosis is a […]

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