DOES INFLAMMATION HARM YOUR HEALTH? 1/16 The Fire Inside The word “inflammation” traces back to the Latin for “set afire.” In some conditions, like rheumatoid arthritis, you feel heat, pain, redness, and swelling. But in other cases — like heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes — it’s not so obvious. If you didn’t go looking for …
12 POWER HOUSE VEGETABLES YOU SHOULD BE EATING It is a good idea to include a chemical free probiotic in your diet. Taking a probiotic regularly will promote a healthy gut. The gut is the first place in the body where absorption begins and this then allows your body to make better use of the …
OMEGA 3 THE GOOD FATS 1/20 Why They’re a Good Fat Not all fats are unhealthy. Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the “good” types of fat. They may help lower the risk of heart disease, depression, dementia, and arthritis. Your body can’t make them. You have to eat them or take supplements. 2/20 Know …
ALL FATS ARE NOT BAD FATS 1/10 Fish Naturally fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, trout, sardines, and albacore tuna are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. These are “good” fats that help keep your heart healthy. They may also help keep your brain sharp, especially as you get older. A good diet inclusion is …
The real reasons you’re craving sugar Here’s how to understand and outsmart those sugar cravings Sugar, sugar, sugar. Why is it so hard to kick the sugar habit? Are cravings just in our head, or is there a physiological explanation for the desire to indulge in all things sweet? It turns out, we have both …
Anti-Aging Foods for Your Skin Adapted from an article by Kerri-Ann Jennings, MS, RD Everyone wants smooth, radiant skin. What you eat can bring you closer to that goal. While there is no magic food that whisks the wrinkles away, the basics are simple. And chances are, you know them by heart: Go for items …
Why vegetables are the real superfoods The health benefits of vegetables are here Is it possible that a miracle food exists that can boost our health, improve our energy levels, control our weight and help our skin glow? We’d love to believe it – so many of us buy powders, pills, lotions and potions, hoping …