It is true that not all sugars are evil. Your body actually needs the sugar that it gets from fruits and vegetables. The sugar in fruit is a simple sugar, meaning that your body does not have to break anything down like it has to with complex and refined sugars. Refined (white sugar) sugar causes damage to your body and cells. It is also highly addictive.
Gout is typically referred to by medical doctors as a form of arthritis where patients experience pain and inflammation in the joints, typically in the big toe, but can appear elsewhere in the body such as fingers, knees and hips. An unhealthy diet triggers gout attacks, especially those diets that are loaded with alcohol, high fructose corn syrup, and processed foods, and too much purine rich foods such as organs and red meats, shellfish, anchovies, for example. The Total Gym is a perfect piece of equipment if you have gout because you can work out your entire body using your own body weight in the comfort of your home. You can perform all exercises in a lying, seated, or kneeling position, without putting any pressure on your feet, which is typically where the inflammation resides.
We all love parties but not necessarily the unhealthy food that goes along with them. So here are three healthy, fast, and tasty appetizers that are also handy to prepare days ahead of time or simple to pack up and take to someone else’s party. I hope that you enjoy and share these recipes with your friends and family!
I love tea as much as I love Total Gym! I actually dedicated a corner in my home to my love of tea. I found a whole world of happiness by trying out all the different types. I began my research into green tea after losing my father to cancer. I was looking for possible ways to prevent myself from the same fate as so many had passed away in my family. During my research I came across all the health benefits of green tea and specifically the wonders of matcha!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7kBlHuSh2c The holidays are always associated with lots of food!! And usually the food is unhealthy and fattening! My Thanksgiving dinner consisted of a lot of different dishes to choose from, and who can choose just one or two? I know I can’t... I have to try them all! That…
Even though I love the taste and smell of coffee, I always encourage people to try and stay away. Why? Because caffeine is very habit forming and can cause undesirable reactions. It is amazing how popular caffeine is. Eight out of 10 people consume it every day in one form…
As Fall approaches, along with the crisp cool evenings and falling leaves, comes the abundance of fall colors and beautiful produce. Some of my favorite fruits and vegetables in season during fall include squash, pumpkins, root vegetables and apples. Not only are these pretty to decorate with, these seasonal fruits…
Periodically, a health fad comes to light that raises many questions. Often a health movement will enjoy the limelight for a short while and disappear. Although, every once in a while, a movement will stick around. Recently, people have been eating charcoal with the intention of improving their health. This…
Who doesn’t love cookies, especially homemade ones. You can still eat healthy with these health hack recipes, so go ahead, make and batch and celebrate National Homemade Cookie Day. These double chocolate chip cookies are just what the doctor ordered when you have a craving for chocolate! You would…
Saving time is just as important as eating healthy when it comes to packing lunches and snacks for the day. You can’t always find fast, convenient, or healthy options at a deli, or grocery store let alone a fast food restaurant. Plus it is expensive to buy lunch every day!…