The Problem is SAD
The Standard American Diet (SAD) is characterized by fast and processed foods (including processed meats like bacon and deli meats), refined grains, excess salt/sugar/fat, red meat, and sugar-sweetened beverages. …
Category: MINDFUL EATING
Probiotics and Prebiotics – Goodies for your Gut
Your overall health is determined in large part by your gut health, with about 70% of your immune system residing in your gut. You have around 100 trillion live …
What You Eat and Do Now Matters Later
A study published on March 31, 2021 in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found that regular exercise and a healthy diet in your middle years might be the …
Leafy Greens for Stronger Muscles
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition has found that eating one cup of leafy green vegetables every day can boost your muscle function. The research followed 3759 Australians …
Onions? Yes, Please!
Besides adding great flavor to your food, onions offer serious health benefits. They are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber; they are also one of the best sources of …
Foods for Energy
There are several factors that affect your energy level throughout the day. These include a lack of sleep, lack of exercise, and stress. One of the most important is …
Drink to Your Health!
What you drink throughout the day is just as important as what you eat and will affect your health either positively or negatively. If you’re drinking soda, sports drinks, …
To Live Longer, Count to Five…Fruits and Veggies Every Day
A new study from the American Heart Association has determined that eating two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables every day is the ideal combination for longer …
Why Whole Grains?
You’ve probably heard many times that whole grains are much better for you than refined ones, but it’s important to understand why. Whole grains are the complete package of …
Taking Soul Food Back to its Plant-Based Origin
February is Black History Month, celebrating the struggles and accomplishments of the African Diaspora. It’s also a time to highlight black culture, including art, music, and food. Soul food …
Chocolate and You…A Healthy Relationship
This Valentine’s Day, reassess your feelings about chocolate, getting rid of guilt or fear and replacing it with understanding and mindfulness. Being selective about which chocolate you eat and …
Feed Your Gut, Guard Your Health
Like a loyal guard dog, if you treat your gut well, it will protect you from harmful invaders. There are trillions of bacteria, some good and some bad, living …