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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...
What does peanut butter do to your body? ​Maybe the title ruins my chances of stumping you with this riddle. But wait. I’ll give it a shot anyway. ​What tastes great with chocolate but is just as tasty with celery?​ ​It’s not salad dressing, jam, or caramel - it’s peanut butter. I know… duh!​ People ask me if peanut butter is healthy. Sometimes, they want to know if different nut butter is more nutritious. ​Today, I’m...
What color is your tongue? Our tongue tells us a lot about our health. If it’s too smooth, you might have a nutrient deficiency. When you have bacterial buildup, it develops a white coating. And when you have thrush, you’ll likely have white patches, too. In addition to this, you might experience soreness and redness elsewhere in the mouth. In some cases, oral thrush makes it difficult to chew, swallow, or concentrate. Not to mention, it’s...
First things first. 3 questions… What ​are the healthiest cooking oils for weight loss? What are the worst cooking oils? What kind of oil do you cook with? If you have your finger on the pulse of various health trends, it’s probably changed over the years. We began with big jugs of canola oil decades ago. Next... ...research on the Mediterranean diet sees us stocking up on olive oil. Some years later, grapeseed oil hit the shelves. It’s...
How 5 Best Smoothies Can Improve Your Eyesight Naturally As you read this, how close are you to your screen right now? Are you leaning over your desk? Are you holding your phone mere inches from your face? Aside from the old “lean in and squint”, poor vision comes with many other symptoms. They can include: Headaches Pain around or in the eyes Sensitivity to light Seeing “floaters” or halos around light sources Blurry or foggy vision in...
The first step to reducing your back pain is to avoid causing it. There are many different types of postures you can do to ease your back pain. The cobra pose involves lying on your side with your arms by your shoulders and lifting your chest to the ceiling. Other stretches that will help you feel better to include the cat-cow pose, which involves alternating an arching back and dipping it toward the floor. The child's pose requires you to sit...
How much do you love turmeric? What’s your favorite dish to add it to? Or do you prefer a supplement? So much has been said of this spice in the last decade. While it’s been essential to Eastern cooking since the beginning of time, a lot of us are still catching on. Chock-full of amazing health benefits, turmeric is the anti-inflammatory spice we should never be without. But how much do we really need to...
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are falling from the trees, there’s pumpkin spice everything, and the ubiquitous candy displays are doing nothing for your diet. But there’s one colorful display that you probably pass right on by with your shopping cart—squash! Whenever I ask people about winter squash, they inevitably reply with something along the lines of “those pretty fall decorations?” Well, sort of . . . but not what I was going for....
​How to lose belly fat naturally without exercise! ​Can you hold a proper plank? How many crunch variations do you know? Such exercises are excellent for building a stronger core. ​The real question is; do they reduce belly fat? Knowing that you can’t spot-reduce fat... ...my inclination is to say no. For a lot of us, a mix of cardio and resistance training is more effective. ​However, I’m aware that exercise isn’t in the cards for many people....
Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. In fact, it will soon be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, even ahead of cigarette smoking. Obesity leads to type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke, and even an increased risk of cancer. With all of these health risks, as well as the general improvement in the quality of life that can occur, losing weight is one of the best...
​When you start eating healthy whole foods...  ...something incredible happens a few weeks in. ​I’m sure you’re with me on this one… You start to actually like it. ​ ​Craving dates and almond butter instead of a candy bar feels like victory. Finally... you’ve effectively trained your body to ask for what it needs. ​However, it doesn’t solve all of your problems. Sticking to healthy foods doesn’t make you any less busy. ​So what’s the...
You’re strolling through the aisles of the store and right alongside the toothpaste, brushes, and floss is a mystifying range of products. Strips, trays, tubes of gel, pens, and wands – every single one of them promising a Hollywood smile. But you are probably wondering if you should buy one of these products. I can’t really blame you for being tempted. Advertising gets the best of us all sometimes. Are you confused? You might be...
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