Lifestyle, food and health articles
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 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 …
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 …
I know, we all have comfort foods and foods we were brought up on that we just have to have sometimes. Heck, that’s why it’s called comfort food. But some of the foods we love to eat are not that great for us. That’s why …