Category: better nutrition

Of course you’ve heard of free radicals, but you need to know more. I’m sure that my skin would look at least 10 years younger if only I’d paid more attention to free radicals in the past. Free radicals are highly reactive and unstable molecules. They are made by the body naturally as a byproduct of normal metabolism. But, the body will also generate free radicals in response to environmental attacks, such as tobacco smoke, ultraviolet rays, air pollution, and…

People who pay no attention to the amount of sugar they consume are at high risk of health problems such as weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You just might be one of those people. Sweetened beverages are a big culprit. Americans consume an average of more than 17 teaspoons of sugar (about 290 calories) a day from added sugars. This is far more than recommended by…

I’ll admit, I rarely think of my gut unless it’s hurting. But I’ve done a little digging. I’m here to tell you that an unhealthy gut can cause all kinds of serious health problems …such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and even brain disorders. And even if you are well aware that gut health is important, here are a few things you may not know and why they matter: 1)Taking too many antibiotics can…

Obesity, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease and even Alzheimer’s (Type 3 Diabetes) all have links to excess refined sugar and carbohydrate consumption. Yet Americans, on average, are consuming nearly 57 pounds of added sugars (sugars that aren’t in foods naturally), per person, every year. So, why are we literally poisoning ourselves with sugar? (a) We have no idea of the amount of sugar we are consuming in our diets; (b)…

I don’t know anyone who eats standing up …except me. But, when I did an investigation into the potential health benefits, I discovered plenty of evidence (surprisingly) that eating while standing can be better for you than sitting while eating. There are, however, a couple of potential hazards to eating while standing up: It’s easy to eat too fast and not really savor your food.  It’s called ‘mindful eating’   and it’s a very important health practice. It’s very important to…

Chances are you’re not getting nearly enough plant fiber in your diet, …but so what? Turns out there are serious health consequences when we lack enough fiber in our diet. Here are six symptoms that will tell you if you’re short (97% of Americans are) : You’re hungry even after you eat, You’re constipated and bloated, You have high cholesterol, You need a nap after you eat, You’re gaining weight in the wrong places, You often feel nauseated, If any…

As you might expect, all the health experts agree that drinking plenty of pure, toxin and contaminate free water should be our number one beverage concern. Because our body is about 80% water, we need to consume between 12 – 15 cups of liquids per day. However, if you’re drinking only water, you’re not getting the antioxidants,  phytonutrients, and other specific nutritional benefits you’d get from other beverages.  Plus, good tasting beverages encourage us to consume more liquids during the…