The ketogenic diet is a low-carb eating plan that helps the liver manufacture ketones that can be utilized as energy. Also called a low-carb high-fat diet or low-carb diet, the ketogenic diet first became popular during the 1920s and 1930s as a way to treat childhood epilepsy. In fact, the…
Very often, when you go on a diet, the most commonly used tool to help you stay on track is the scale. Weighing yourself often can be a helpful indicator of success, but it also helps if you understand what occurs to your weight over the course of the day…
There are a lot of healthy food blogs out there touting specialized or expensive food products to help you stay healthy and fit. You don’t need to purchase anything special for good health however. Just eating a variety of nutritious food from each food group can provide your body what…
What’s the difference between being vegan and vegetarian? A vegan is a person who does not consume or use any animal products. This means not consuming any type of meat, in addition to eggs, diary, and other animal-derived substances. The term ethical vegan also applies to a vegan diet but…
How often have you heard that skipping breakfast is the worst mistake you can make? What about all the media reports and so-called health experts that claim that missing breakfast is a huge contributor to weight gain and obesity? Nothing can be further from the truth! It is actually healthier…
I love getting the famous saying of where do Plant-Based eating people get their protein? Well, if someone has asked that they've never heard of beans! I love snacking on roasted chickpeas for a protein punch. Not only are they delicious and easy to travel with, but they pack a…
Mushrooms have been part of the human diet since the beginning of time. They grow nearly everywhere in the world and are plentiful in moist, dark, environments. Mushrooms are commonly thought of as vegetables, but in reality, they are a type of fungi with many unique health benefits. There are…
We have all been there when our boss or fellow employee decides to be nice and bring in something edible for the staff to enjoy in the workplace that day, right? Although that gesture is a kind one, the treats that they bring in for you to eat are not…
“The incredible edible egg” may be the most accurate jingle ever made. Eggs are a great source of protein, they are inexpensive and they can be prepared many different ways. My personal fave is the hard-boiled egg. A Few Nutritional Benefits of Hard Boiled Eggs More than half the protein…
Your body is made up of a large portion of liquids containing substances called electrolytes. These electrolyte substances are small substances that a body needs to stay in good electrical balance. Items such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphate carry electrical charges that are responsible for stimulating muscles and…