Get More Omega 3 into Your Diet Have you heard? If not,...
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 delivering my...
What’s the most important piece of health advice you’ve ever gotten? It might differ from the piece of advice you get the most - to drink more water. It seems we don’t discuss a single topic pertaining to our health without the reminder to drink plenty of water. But how much do we really need? Is it better if we drink more, more, and more still? Take five litres, for instance - what are the benefits of drinking 5 litres of water a day?...
Unless you are already an equipment expert, this article will help you choose wisely so that you can get the best for less. After making the commitment to begin a diet and fitness program, the first step many people take is to purchase of some sort of exercise equipment. If you do this, it will also be your first big obstacle, simply because the overwhelming selection makes it extremely difficult to know where to begin. Be careful! This is...
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet like the Keto regimen has its fans, but influenza apparently isn't one of them. In a recent laboratory study by Yale University, mice there were fed a ketogenic diet were better able to combat the flu virus than mice that were fed food high in carbohydrates. A ketogenic diet focuses on the elimination of carbohydrates and replacing them with healthy fats. The diet includes meat, fish, poultry, and lots of...
When you think of great health, do you include your eyes? Well... do you? Maybe not... ...since even the healthiest among us still need glasses. Even so, there are certain eye conditions that you can help prevent with a healthy diet. This is particularly important to consider as we age. For instance... Did you know that macular degeneration leads to more vision loss than glaucoma and cataracts combined? Here’s what we found… Currently,...
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 several simple ways to improve your gut health. In...
Health
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There are several simple ways to improve your gut health. In this article, we'll cover plant-based...
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Dieting
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Exercise
If you want to improve your posture, it is important to start with the basics. Poor posture does not...
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Nutrition
Get More Omega 3 into Your Diet Have you heard? If not, I’m proud to be the first to tell you - fat...
There are several simple ways to improve your gut health. In this article, we'll cover plant-based...
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Weight Loss Tips
There are a lot of people who are overweight. This did not happen overnight so those who think this can...
I know what you’re probably saying right now. “Yea, right” or “what is this guy, some kind of a joker”....
Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. In fact, it will soon be the leading cause...
Mental Health & Well-being
There are many apps for meditation and mindfulness, but what are the best ones? For many people, the...
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