Category Archives: Healthy Eating

Hyponatremia is a condition where a person has low sodium levels, which can increase the risk of drinking too much water. Sodium is an electrolyte and it helps regulate fluid levels in the body. An underlying medical condition can be responsible for hyponatremia. This underlying medical condition can be that of drinking too much water, ...click here to read more

Dietary potassium has been found to protect type 2 diabetes patients against heart and kidney disease. The researchers found that higher levels of urinary potassium excretion – which is related to the amount taken in – is linked with the slower decline of kidney function and lower incidences of cardiovascular complications among type 2 diabetes ...click here to read more

Lactose intolerance can increase the risk of diarrhea, gas and bloating. Lactose intolerance in the inability to digest the sugar found in milk. If the lactose cannot be digested, it can lead to complications like diarrhea, gas and bloating. Although lactose intolerance is a harmless condition, the symptoms can make it quite uncomfortable for the ...click here to read more

We know antibiotics are advantageous and honey has been a traditional natural remedy for centuries. Used separately, these gifts from modern and traditional medicine have proven their worth over and over again. Before we investigate their combined potential, there is something else you should know. I’ve seen enough end-of-the-world movies to know that we could ...click here to read more

By now you may have heard the ground-breaking news – bacon is linked to an increased risk of cancer. Maybe your heart broke a little bit; how can something so delicious be so harmful? But then again, aren’t the best things always the worst for you? There is a lot of information currently circulating about ...click here to read more

Now that you’re older, you probably experience more joint pain than ever. All those years of running around, and maybe even experiencing a few breaks or fractures, have finally caught up with you. Some days, the pain is simply too bad to even get out of bed. Living with joint pain can be debilitating and ...click here to read more

Boosting brain power and keeping a sharp memory are important goals to live a satisfying life. With that in mind, you might want to put down that candy bar and supersized soda and reconsider your options. What you eat (and don’t eat) can affect your waistline, your disease risk and your brain power. Can your ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever experienced heartburn, it probably came after a spicy or fried meal. That feeling of burning in your chest, which seems to get worse when you lie down, can be quite uncomfortable. To relieve the burning sensation you probably drink some milk or reach for an antacid, promising yourself you’ll stay away from ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 610,000 Americans die of heart disease each year – that’s one in every four deaths. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in both men and women, but you don’t have to succumb to it as long as you follow these six proven steps. ...click here to read more

A high-fat diet has been shown to create brain changes that can contribute to anxiety and depression. The latest findings, which were conducted on mice, revealed that an increase in body weight and high blood sugar as a result of a high-fat diet are linked with anxiety and depression. Senior author, Dr. Bruno Guiard, said, ...click here to read more

You’ve likely heard a variety of opinions when it comes to cooking oils. Oil is bad. No wait, it’s good. Well, then it should be limited. No – enjoy it in large amounts! Slow down! When it comes to oil, especially those for cooking, it seems health advice is all over the map. This can ...click here to read more

The effects of food can contribute to or exacerbate depression. Hundreds of years ago if you were depressed you were labeled as “mad” or “possessed.” In the modern ages; however, doctors have learned that psychological disorders explain most of these disturbances. Today, millions of people in North America experience different levels of depression, but sometimes it can be explained by ...click here to read more

A diet high in fructose has been linked to weight gain for a long time, but now neuroscientists believe processed fructose could impact the ability to heal after head trauma, putting nutrition and brain injury in the spotlight. Fructose is a link in the metabolism of glucose; yet there is no real need for dietary ...click here to read more

Proteins, carbohydrates and fats all play a role in type 2 diabetes, and some research suggests higher protein diets are more beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes. Before we explore the role of high protein diets for diabetics, let’s look into the role of protein, carbohydrates and fat. A healthy diet is essential for ...click here to read more