Lifestyle, food and health articles
Stress– noun, a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. In the human body, stress, at one time, prepared us for action…the fight or flight response, generally. It still does today. However, its source has changed a …
And no, these are NOT New Year’s resolutions, these are simply a few healthy habits for you to adopt in the new year. And no, you are NOT required to adopt all ten, just choose the one(s) that appeal to you, give it (them) a …
The original title for this post was “Prebiotics vs Probiotics,” but it was changed when I realized that this is not a competition and they are not sports teams. This isn’t the Prebiotic Fiber Foods vs the Probiotic Protozoa in a game with playoff implications. …
Yes, there is a distinction and that distinction is based predominately upon longevity and severity? Is “severity” the correct word? Probably not, how about “personal involvement” or “investment?” A diet implies a temporary adjustment to the amount and/or type of food consumed that ends once …
Every October 1st, since 1977, has been designated World Vegetarian Day by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS). The NAVS states that it created World Vegetarian Day “…to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism.” And because “It brings awareness to the ethical, …
(And no, the first technique does not involve counting sheep). Most of us, at one time or another, suffer through temporary bouts of insomnia due to excessive stress and anxiety. And make no mistake, stress and anxiety are almost always the culprits of sleepless nights. …
Without a doubt, summer is the season when we are most active. Warm weather, more daylight hours, and more time off from work all conspire to get us moving more and many times we do not even realize it. However, once the leaves begin to …
There really is no denying it, a consistent, healthy diet aids in weight loss, which has numerous other beneficial side effects such as improved quality of life and adding years to your life (exercise does as well, but that’s another post for another day). As of …
This is an interesting question. The short answer is that a macronutrient is one of three nutrients that your body needs every day in order to… well, to live! They provide the energy needed to maintain your lovely body. Those are: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. …
It’s been in the news a lot in the last few years. Omega 3! It’s the new health guarantee! But is it? Well, as always, the hype is partly right. Omega 3 fatty acids are incredibly good for the heart. It’s an acid the body …