Losing weight can be a challenge. Many of the foods sold at your local supermarket – even those labeled as “light” or “reduced fat” – are heavily processed and loaded with additives that may
Continue readingDairy milk is a dietary staple for millions of people around the world, but for some, digesting it is impossible. According to the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse, between 30 million and 50 million
Continue readingIt wasn’t that long ago that the word “probiotics” wasn’t part of our collective vocabulary. Then, suddenly, it was everywhere thanks to a new understanding of the role that beneficial bacteria
Continue readingWe pay a lot of attention to the food we eat. It’s hard not to. Food advertising is everywhere, and it seems like there’s a new theory about the healthiest way to eat every day. It’s a challenge
Continue readingDuring the spring and summer months, seasonal allergies can wreak havoc on your ability to do the things you love the most. Even something as simple as sitting out on your deck can turn into a miserable
Continue readingThere are plenty of reasons to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. Sugar is addictive and it can cause systemic inflammation and weight gain, among other things. And yet… we all love a little something
Continue readingYou know that you are what you eat – but what should you eat? That’s a question that looms large for many of us and it’s an important one to ask. The answers can be confusing because there’s so
Continue readingVitamin D is also known as the sunshine vitamin. That’s because the single best natural source of Vitamin D is exposure to direct sunlight. However, the name is fitting for another reason. Getting enough
Continue readingWe all know Vitamin D as the so-called Sunshine Vitamin. It gets its nickname because one of the best natural sources of Vitamin D is direct exposure to sunlight. What you may not know is that Vitamin
Continue readingNo one ever plans to become sick, but even the environment in which we live can take a heavy toll on our health. A sedentary lifestyle, junk food, stress, and an ever-increasing amount of pollution can
Continue readingIf working out is a priority for you, you know that it’s a must to provide your body with the best fuel possible before you hit the gym. But do you know what to eat before you work out? A lot of people
Continue readingApple cider vinegar is one of those things that nobody was talking about – until everyone was. It’s been on our grocery shelves and in our pantries for as long as any of us can remember. Now, it’s
Continue readingIt is possible to eat healthy even if you are strapped for both cash and time? All it takes is a little preparation, planning, and creativity. While cutting calories and exercising are both important to
Continue readingBone broth seems to be everywhere these days. People who follow the Paleo diet swear by it, and what used to be something that you would make at home with hours of cooking and effort is now something you
Continue readingFor people who want to lose weight, there’s no shortage of potential weight loss plans and diets to try. Obesity affects 39.6% of all adults in the United States and because of that, it’s no wonder
Continue readingFollowing a diet that’s low in carbohydrates can be a very good way to get rid of unwanted weight. For many of us, though, that’s easier said than done. When we’re tired, hungry, stressed out, or
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