‘Health & Fitness’ Archives
New USDA Food Guideline: What does it mean for your children?
The federal government released its Dietary Guidelines for Americans earlier this week, a process it goes through once every five years to keep the public informed about the nutritional choices they should be making to stay healthy. And as the nation’s obesity crisis continues, our culture’s need for dietary change was reflected in [...]
10 Real Mom Tips to Lose or Keep the Weight Off This Year
It’s the season to talk about goals for ourselves. Many of us have decided it’s time to lose the extra weight from the holidays or just weight we have not made it a priority to lose before now. For some, we realize we will have to pull on a swimsuit in 6 months and the thought of that is truly scary. I am usually a person who stays within [...]
Why We Should Eat Mediterranean Cusine
You have probably heard it several times; the Mediterranean diet has some major health benefits. What is all the talk about? Here’s a breakdown of some of the components and why it’s so great. Tomatoes: The antioxidant lycopene is responsible for the red color of tomatoes and research links higher intakes with lower cancer rates. [...]
Is Fast Food Really That Bad?
With all the reports of how unhealthy fast food is, why is anybody still eating it? The reality is, it is cheap, convenient and filling. The problem is that just one fast food meal can pack enough calories, sodium and fat for an entire day or more! Eating fast food on a regular basis can lead to a variety of different health problems [...]
How to Calculate Your Body’s Water Needs!
Everyone seems to know the importance of drinking water in the summer time when it is very hot, but it is also important to get enough water in the winter time, when you are less likely to feel thirsty. Frostbite isn’t the only thing to be afraid of in the winter! Two-thirds of your body is made up of water. You need water to live; it is [...]
Aspartame in Diet Soda Is a Neurotoxin
Aspartame, also known as AminoSweet, is used in over 6000 food products. And it could be killing some people or putting people into depression. Isn't that scary? It has been proven to produce cancer in lab animals, so why do companies continue to use it? Cost ... it's that simple, it's all a matter of economics for food and beverage [...]
Should You Try A Detox Diet ?
The body can do amazing things and we often underestimate its capabilities, especially when it comes to detoxifying itself. Years of evolution have enabled our bodies to “detox” naturally; those who could not self-detox died out through Natural Selection and “Survival of the Fittest”. Toxins enter the body through food or water, [...]
