It’s a nutrition catch 22: A lot of healthy foods are packed with fiber (good), but that fiber can leave you feeling bloated and gassy (not so good). Luckily, you don’t have to make a beeline for the Beano every time you chow down on greens. We chatted with Keri Gans, R.D., author of The Small Change Diet, about the […]
Learning How to Meal Plan is important. It is one of the most useful tools for those that want to start a new diet, lose weight, and save money on grocery costs. When you have a meal plan you know what kinds of food you should eat at meals and snack times and what you should avoid. Meal planning is […]
Surgery to help Iraqi man shed up to 151 kg in one year : Ali Saddam, who weighed 301 kg and was touted as Iraq’s heaviest man, says he feels ‘lighter’ after doctors at BLK Super Speciality Hospital conducted a sleeve gastrectomy that will enable him to shed up to 151 kg over 12 months. For years, the 43-year-old had […]
When you put unhealthy food into your body, you probably won’t look and feel your best. Bad eating habits can cause acne, fatigue, mood swings, and lead to a number of serious diseases. If you’re looking for a fresh start for your health, consider banishing all the junk from your pantry and following a clean diet. Here are ten things […]
Spring salads are healthy and tasty but it’s easy to get stuck in a salad routine and ditch this wholesome meal. I love spring salads and always try to make them more delicious and fun so that I never get bored of eating them. Eating the same salad each day won’t help you meet your health and weight loss goals. […]
Experts answer the great exercise question of our time Short answer: Both. Long answer: How and when to fuel your body is the same for all exercisers to some extent, but your routine may warrant a few nutritional tweaks, says Dr. Nancy Cohen, head of the department of nutrition at the University of Massachusetts.
Mixed news on the dessert front, but there’s a cherry on top If you’re sampling sweets every night—and you aren’t super disciplined during the day—then yes, dessert is thatbad for you. Of course, there are different types of desserts. Dark chocolate, nuts, fruit and mishmashes of those ingredients generally aren’t a problem. Knock yourself out. But we’re talking about the […]
“I have something to tell you.” That’s usually how I tell people I have food allergies. The same way you’d tell someone you had a wasting disease or an illegitimate child you didn’t know about. I like to start it off slowly and just say I’m allergic to dairy and see how they respond. Are they inching away? If so, […]
Long working hours and tight schedules may not allow you to stick to your fitness goals. Most of us skip meals and eat unhealthy food. It also becomes difficult to make time for exercise due to office deadlines and commuting. Due to our sedentary lifestyle, we slowly tend to get out of shape. However, with a little discipline you can […]
It’s more than a diet; it’s a way of life. Just ask a Paleo person. The Paleo premise seems tantalizingly sensical: For hundreds of thousands of years, human beings ate and lived in ways that bear little resemblance to our modern modes of existence. It stands to reason that our bodies and minds haven’t had time to adapt, and that […]
It’s not always easy to explain why you’re turning down a drink, finds a new study Staying sober at a holiday party—whether it’s out of commitment to the 12 steps, your health or your tastebuds—certainly has its merits. But it’s not always easy to explain why you’re turning down a hot toddy, finds a new study in theJournal of Applied […]
With the dark and dreary weather, many people find winter to be the most depressing time of year. If you find that you get the blues more easily during the cold season, don’t let them get you down for too long. The following tips can help you combat wintertime depression so you can stay happy and emotionally healthy.
If you want to make your Christmas more important, you’ll just need to be benevolent. Christmas is a special holiday and lots of families await it. Occasionally, we are thinking about in what other way we can celebrate this holiday more differently or meaningfully. I want to share with you a few ideas which can be helpful to you in […]
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