If you suffer from eczema and have yet to find the underlying cause, the answer may be laying in the foods that you eat! This is true for both babies and adults. Parents of young children may notice that certain…
Gut health is essential for the overall health of our entire body. With trillions of bacteria residing in the digestive tract, it is essential to keep these bacteria healthy. Any type of imbalance can cause disruption in gut flora which…
With inflammation at the root of nearly all disease, it is essential to take a look at the foods we eat and how they contribute to the inflammatory response in the body. Chronic inflammation has been found to increase your…
Intermittent fasting is a program of eating that involves restricting or eliminating food on certain days or for determined time periods. There are many benefits associated with implementing intermittent fasting (IF). The flexibility of how IF can be practiced allows…
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. There are several risk factors for cardiovascular disease including smoking, lack of exercise, family history, and dietary habits. The diet habits including your breakfast style can significantly change your…
When you are diabetic, your diet has a huge influence on your overall health. Most diabetics know that they need to avoid sugary, processed foods, but many are surprised to learn that even common fruits and vegetables can have a…
Many health experts and diet proponents recommend eating more slowly to avoid overeating and to facilitate weight loss. Some statistics show that about 21 percent of people who generally eat slowly have an issue with obesity. On the other hand,…
Eating junk food might be worse for you than you thought. In fact, some junk foods may increase your risk of developing cancer! According to a recent study, people who ate larger amounts of highly processed foods are at an…
We all have heard about the detrimental effects of sodium intake in regards to high blood pressure and associated co-morbidities like cardiovascular diseases. But let’s start by first learning about beneficial and more friendly facts about sodium. Sodium is an…
Did you know – You have roughly 10 times more bacterial cells than human cells in your body amounting to over 100 trillion cells. If you are interested in knowing more about the wonderful world of probiotics, check out this article…