“How in the world am I supposed to be healthy when I have all of this delicious food around me during the holiday season?” This must be what you’re asking yourself right now! Believe me, I get that it’s difficult to show some restraint during this time period…
During the holiday season we spend a lot of energy trying to avoid the indulgent meals and sweets at every corner. However, we often neglect the biggest source of added calories and sugar: holiday cocktails! First let’s look at the average calories of a few standard holiday drinks: American Beer…
The colder winter weather makes most people yearn for warm comfort foods. Some comfort foods that many of us grew up on though, may not be the best winter foods to help keep our immune systems strong. Food like casseroles, and warm macaroni and cheese, while comforting, can also be…
https://youtu.be/49l-bNELzCg The holiday season can be tough, with presents to buy, parties to attend, and people to see…this is a lot to accomplish while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But have no fear! You can spread all your holiday cheer ... even without a beer! I have some healthy holiday…
Some people define bloating as a feeling - like their stomach is distended or swollen all the time. Sometimes the symptoms can be associated also with constipation. For others, bloating is the appearance of their tummy looking "pregnant" later in the day, or the belly protrusion that you feel still…
You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is! Yet, given today’s hectic lifestyles, it’s no wonder that most people just aren’t giving this important meal the priority it deserves. According to a large survey by Kellogg, more than half of all adults…
Healthy foods make healthy hearts and healthy brains. Keeping your brain healthy, is well, just plain smart, and that’s not to say that keeping your heart healthy isn’t smart too. The good news is that the same diets appear to work for both. Specific diets that seem to achieve both…
Chinese food is fabulous, something we crave and rave about, but it also comes with an insane amount of sodium, MSG and other ingredients that thwart our healthy workout behaviors and reduces these benefits when it comes to healthy eating habits. Many of the staples found in traditional Chinese fares…
The ache that comes with suffering from joint pain is well known to those of us who suffer from arthritis. What is arthritis anyway, you may be wondering? The word comes from our old friend, “-itis" which basically just means inflammation. And“arth-”refers to anything having to do with our joints. …
Copper is an essential trace element (also known as a micronutrient) that is required for plant, animal, and human health. It cannot be produced within your body and therefore needs to be consumed in your diet or supplemented. It is the third most prevalent mineral in the body and is mostly carried…