Category Archives: Healthy Eating

New research published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research suggests that women who consume a diet high in anti-inflammatories experience less bone loss than their peers. The study examined data from the Women’s Health Initiative and compared inflammatory elements of participants’ diets to their bone mineral density and fractures, discovering a connection between ...click here to read more

It’s always better to eat foods grown locally, and choosing fruits and vegetables that are in season is also a good idea. Case in point, there are wintertime fruits that are deemed superfoods because of their numerous health benefits. The list below will help you eat smarter this winter all the while promoting good health. ...click here to read more

The MIND diet stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay and has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. As we age, the threat of developing Alzheimer’s increases. Although the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is still unknown, researchers are working diligently to uncover more information to combat this life-changing ...click here to read more

Welcome back, friends! I hope you enjoyed your holidays and that you (somewhat) stuck to your diet. If you didn’t, don’t feel too bad about it. Overeating and failure to make the right food choices are often unavoidable during the holidays. I can admit myself that healthy choices weren’t always made. Now that it’s the ...click here to read more

Cold and flu season is upon us! If you don’t want to be bogged down by illness (who does?), you should wash your hands diligently, get the flu shot, and try your best to avoid people who are sick around you. But another great trick is boosting your immune system to make sure it has ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, Thanksgiving is only a few days away, so if you’re scrambling for a dessert to serve or bring over, you’re in luck because what I have for you is an incredibly healthy, gluten-free, vegan dessert that is so chocolatey and delicious that everyone will just fall in love with it! The best part ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction patients on the Mediterranean diet may lower heart attack and stroke risk. Lead researcher Dr. Athanasios Angelis explained, “Erectile dysfunction is not a symptom of ageing, it is a bad sign from the body that something is wrong with the vasculature. In 80 percent of cases, erectile dysfunction is caused by vascular problems ...click here to read more

According to the WHO (World Health Organization) and the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in developed countries like the U.K., the U.S., Canada, and Australia. In the U.S. alone, almost 11.5 percent of the total adult population are diagnosed with heart disease and/or heart problems. And approximately one in every four ...click here to read more

September 13, 2016 is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. As it’s approaching next week, we present our top stories discussing various aspects of celiac disease, including inflammatory bowel disease, migraines, gluten sensitivity, gluten-free diet, and liver disease. September 13 was chosen as celiac awareness day because that is the birthday of Samuel Gee who was ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, On a hot summer day, nothing is more refreshing than a frozen treat, but often times those are loaded with sugar and fat. Sure, every now and then it’s okay to splurge and give into these frozen temptations, but if these items have been a staple to your summertime diet, they could be ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, I love Starbucks. No, really, I LOVE Starbucks. I love Starbucks so much that I even made a Halloween costume of a Starbucks beverage, the infamous pumpkin spice latte. But what I don’t love about Starbucks coffee drinks is the fact that I could basically eat a Big Mac from McDonalds for the ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, If you haven’t heard about Pokemon Go, then you must be living in complete isolation – it’s EVERYWHERE! Pokemon Go took the world of gaming by storm a few weeks ago, and it seems like everyone just can’t get enough. Let me give you a quick synopsis: Pokemon Go is an app that ...click here to read more

The refrigerator generally harbors the foods that cannot be left out, such as fruits, vegetables, and meat. Generally, these foods are healthy as they are unprocessed and have a shorter shelf life. Unfortunately, many of us are still stocking up on unhealthy staple items – often disguised as health foods – which we really should ...click here to read more

Dear friend, As a trainer teaching various fitness classes, I often suffer from joint aches. By now, you are familiar with my stomach-related troubles, but there is one simple trick I use to combat both joint pain and digestive issues. My little secret is castor oil, and whenever I feel some pain or bloating I ...click here to read more