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7 Blood Pressure Health Foods You Should Never Eat What’s the hardest part of eating healthy? Years ago... ...I would assume it was the cravings you get for unhealthy things. But now I know the truth. The hardest part is determining what’s healthy at all - for you. Honestly... ...it seems like every week what we thought was healthy is on the chopping block. It’s tough to keep up. That’s why the first step I recommend is ridding yourself of...
How do you feel about carbohydrates? They’re good if you need energy, but a lot of carbs can lead to weight gain, right? Which brings me to the next question... Do you think there are any benefits of eating dates in the morning? “uh, what?” Okay… we’ll get back to that in just a minute. And how do you feel about sugar? It’s the devil, isn’t it? Not only does it lead to weight gain, but it contributes to disease. What if I told you that...
How often do you think about your hormones? I think about them all of the time! From good sleep to belly fat, hormones rule everything. And the further I look into it, the more I realize that hormones are everywhere. Take vitamin D, for example. It’s not actually a vitamin; it’s a hormone. What does a lack of this hormone have in common with other types of hormonal imbalances? It can cause hair loss. Today, we’re focusing on vitamin D...
Are you still considering a fish oil supplement? They’ve become very popular over the last decade, but a lot of us are still on the fence. That’s because many of us... ...myself included... are concerned about overfishing, bad science, and heavy metal toxicity. Seriously, the more you read, the more confusing it becomes. It gets better/worse: It gets better/worse: We have to weigh those concerns against the fact that we need omega-3 fatty...
Making your own kombucha is a fun and rewarding process. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that's known for its health benefits, particularly its probiotic content. See our previous article, The Benefits of Kombucha, here is a brief overview: Benefits of Kombucha Certainly! Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years. It is rich in beneficial probiotics and other compounds. Here are some of the touted benefits of...
Do you like your food cooked within an inch of its life? You do! Then you need to keep reading about Acrylamide Foods to Avoid. Because... I’m not just referring to steak, either. I’m talking dark brown toast, crunchy fries, grilled kebabs black on the edges and mush in the middle. Many people like their food cooked “well-done”. Recently, I was revisiting the benefits of going raw, as knowledge on such topics grows quickly in the Internet...
Being obese is one of the leading causes of heart disease! Obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or more. Some people may think that being overweight doesn't matter because they are not technically obese, but it does have an effect on heart health. People who are overweight are 50 percent more likely to have high blood pressure or to have high blood sugar, which can lead to diabetes. Obesity is also a big risk factor for high...
Why Put Coconut Oil in Coffee I don’t always drink coffee, but when I do, I don’t go to a corner café. I don’t order triple-shot lattes or icy blended confections. And I really can’t handle espresso. The reason I opt for a coffee now and then is because I love getting the energy boost and antioxidants. Most of all, it’s another opportunity to take coconut oil internally. Look, I hate swallowing oils. Oil pulling has basically trained me to...
There are many apps for meditation and mindfulness, but what are the best ones? For many people, the smartphone is the perfect place to practice. Because smartphones are everywhere we go, it's easy to pull them out when we need to practice mindfulness. The app can guide us through meditation with various landscapes and sounds. Here are three apps that are popular among users. All are free. Read on to learn more about them. Best Meditation and...
It’s hard to stick to a diet. You have so much to deal with. Hunger and cravings, not to mention the expense, all come to mind when you think of the word diet. But the truth is, all that expensive diet food is harming you. It’s usually over-processed to the point that your body probably doesn’t even recognize that it is food. It cannot digest it, and you have stomach issues, heartburn, and vacillate between constipation and diarrhea. But, when...
How do you feel about fruit juice for weight loss? Not sure? What about pineapple juice benefits for weight loss? If you’re skeptical... ...I don’t blame you. Fruit juice is high in sugar and low in fiber. If it’s store bought, those sugars probably aren’t even all-natural. Still, when sourced properly, fruit juice can be very high in vitamins and antioxidants. Lately, there’s been a buzz around pineapple juice benefits...
The best exercise for weight loss? There's no such thing, but no surprise there, right? Someone with leg problems can't run to lose weight, and swimming won't work without access to a pool. There is no one-size-fits-all prescription here. You just have to work out which exercises are best for you. A Few Of The Best Exercises For Weight Loss Raising your heart and breathing rate for a time at least three times a week is the general idea, and...
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Nutrition
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