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, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.” Whew!…
(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. Unfortunately, those that suffer with chronic insomnia, falling and staying…
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 change and the hours of daylight diminish, so too does…
Yes, there are at least ten things you could begin doing right now that could potentially extend your lifespan…call them life hacks if you like. Of course, these things are not guaranteed to add years to your life (isn’t there a saying about no guarantees in life?), but they certainly increase the likelihood. And, the…
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 2018, the Center for Disease Control reports that 42.5% of…
Whether you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or any of the 98 other types, the problem causing your pain is inflammation. So first and foremost, follow the advice of your doctor. But there are other things you can do to help, and one of those is eating certain foods. Fatty fish The omega-3 in fatty fish…
The commercial world would have you believe that there are lots of healthy packaged foods out there. But be careful- many so-called “healthy” snacks are loaded with sodium or sugar, or both. Here are the ten most unhealthy “healthy” snacks. Granola– Looks healthy, tastes great, why not, right? But stop. Granola is often sweetened with…
When we’re busy, we tend to head for fast-food stands for lunch. But wouldn’t it be great to have a healthier choice? Ok, first, we know you don’t want to be that unpopular person who makes the whole lunchroom smell like their fish. So these are easy, non-stinky meals that are either cold or can…
Are you, like my family, working on getting rid of a few excess pounds? Well, then, you already know to stay away from processed foods, get more exercise, and eat more fruits and vegetables. But here are some clever food swaps you can use to keep the calories down. Choose Fresh Fruit over Dried. A…
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. The ones needed in large quantities are the first three,…