You know yogurt is good for your gut, full of calcium and protein, and generally a healthy snack. But are you aware that there are multiple kinds, beyond the traditional offering? Here are some alternative types of to consider. Lactose-free If you can’t tolerate the lactose in dairy, you can still eat traditional yogurt made … Continue reading Alternative Types of Yogurt
If you like sweet drinks, such as soda, you need to know that it may be raising your risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). A new study looked at data from 37,716 men and 80,647 women to see if there was a correlation between consuming sugary drinks and a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. The researchers … Continue reading Sweet Drinks May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Osteoarthritis can be painful in any joint, but especially a knee joint. It can cause joint swelling and stiffness and making walking uncomfortable. Among people over 60, knee osteoarthritis affects about 13% of women and 10% of men. For those over 70, knee osteoarthritis statistics are even worse. According to MedicalNewsToday.com, about 40% of seniors … Continue reading Low-carb Diet May Help Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis
In a surprising new study of the keto diet, researchers found that it may not help both males and females lose weight. Males vs. females on the keto diet Two researchers fed male and female mice either a standard diet or the keto diet. The keto diet, which is short for “ketogenic,” is a high-fat, … Continue reading Keto Diet Works for Male Mice, Not Females
This extreme intermittent fasting weight loss diet is the latest trend. Looking at reviews basically, you don’t feel deprived of food, and you feel less urges to eat snacks throughout the day. This might take some getting used to, but if you get used to it, it could be a total game changer and not … Continue reading Eating ONE meal a day is allegedly the best new diet out there
Ask Delish magazine what the hot food trends are for 2019 and you might expect to get a bunch of kale smoothies and kiwi-infused seafood dishes. But this year’s list actually holds a lot of promise for us “normal” folks. Check out six of our favorite up-and-coming food (and drink) trends: 1. Milkshake IPAs Brewed … Continue reading 6 Seriously Cool Food Trends
Fast food joints may have been promising to add healthier options over the last few years, but researchers have found that their menu offerings have actually gotten less healthy. The decline of nutrition In a new study of 10 of the most popular fast food chains, researchers looked at nutrition, variety and portion size and … Continue reading Fast Food Unhealthier Than Ever
Today it’s NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY! No way! We decided to give you 4 insanely (and we mean insanely) easy protein pancake recipes that taste amazing and are guilt free! I personally don’t just eat pancakes for breakfast, sometimes I make them for lunch or dinner too! Or even after a workout, I’ll make one or … Continue reading Protein PACKED Pancakes
You may know vitamin D as the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies produce it in response to exposure to the sun. Among its many benefits, vitamin D helps keep our bones strong and boosts endocrine function, as well as the immune and cardiovascular systems. There also appears to brain health. Working off the results of … Continue reading How Vitamin D Helps Your Brain
Sure, you probably know that ultraprocessed foods aren’t good for you. But new research published in JAMA Internal Medicine lays out just how bad they are. Here’s a hint: consuming these items carries with it a much greater risk of death. A formula for the correlation Using data from 44,551 people in the French NutriNet-Sante … Continue reading Greater Death Risk With Uber-processed Foods
