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Safe Cookware The kind of foods we put into our bodies are very important. The types of cookware that we use to prepare food are also important, because if the cookware is not safe, then what is the point of preparing organically healthy foods. According to the environmental working group (https://www.ewg.org) when heated, cookware coated…
Read MoreGrains and Legumes Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat. According to Wikipedia Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat and related grains, including barley, rye, oat (depending on cultivar and processing), and all their species and hybrids. It gives elasticity to dough, helping it rise and keep its…
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Superfoods You have heard of the term Superfoods, and probably wondering what does that word mean. Let me break it down for you. According to health.com, superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life. According to David…
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Choosing Healthy Restaurant Meals Going out to eat is enjoyable, but restaurants often serve large meals, which can be high in calories, fat, and salt. Don’t be afraid to ask how items on the menu are prepared and request substitutions. Choosing Healthy Restaurant’s Meal Here are a few tips from Go4Life to help make your meal both delicious…
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Choosing Healthy Restaurant’s Meal Going out to eat is enjoyable, but restaurants often serve large meals, which can be high in calories, fat, and salt. Don’t be afraid to ask how items on the menu are prepared and request substitutions. Choosing Healthy Resturants Meals Here are a few tips from Go4Life to help make your meal both…
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Raw Foods A raw food diet is the dietary practice of eating only, or mostly, uncooked, unprocessed foods. Raw food diets may include a selection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, meat, and dairy products. The goal of eating raw foods is to obtain plenty of nutrients in an easy to digest manner. There…
Read MoreWhat Is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes affects about 90- 95 % of the 26 million Americans with diabetes. It is the most common form of diabetes once called non-insulin dependent diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes make insulin in their bodies, but either their pancreas does not make enough insulin or their bodies…
Read MoreObesity Overweight and obesity is listed as one of the leading health indicators in America today (Healthy People 2010). According to Healthy people 2010, overweight and obesity are major contributors to many preventable causes of death. Higher body rates are associated with higher death rates (Healthy People 2010). Healthy People 2010 stated that the number…
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Positive Emotions and Your Health Developing a Brighter Outlook Article taken from National Institute of Health Do you tend to look on the sunny side, or do you see a future filled with dark, stormy skies? A growing body of research suggests that having a positive outlook can benefit your physical health. NIH-funded scientists are…
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Ringing in Your Ears? Get the Buzz on Tinnitus Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but some people also hear it as a roaring, clicking, hissing or buzzing. It may be soft or loud, and it might affect both of your ears or only one. For some people, it’s a minor annoyance….
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