Haven’t most of us at some point in our lives experienced the heartache of a difficult lover? The push and pull? Have you ever considered that you may be living with an elusive lover every day? FOOD! Have you thought about how profoundly intimate food is? Thought about what is behind this powerful connection that our … Continue reading
Overweight and obesity are associated with a significantly increased risk of premature death, particularly among men, with the effect seen across Europe, North America, East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, confirms an individual-participant data meta-analysis. Collating data on almost four million who took part in 189 studies, the researchers found that individuals with a body … Continue reading
When diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it’s important to know you control your fate. Through lifestyle changes, you can prevent type 2 diabetes from progressing to other life-altering conditions. Although it can take years, type 2 diabetes can cause complications including heart disease, kidney disease, and even blindness. This is why it is important to … Continue reading
History: Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as recent studies shed light on its role on cellular adaptation, curbing inflammation, optimizing energy metabolism and boosting cellular protection. Research has shown that reducing typical calorie consumption, usually by 30 to 40 percent, extends life span by a third in animal studies.Intermittent fasting comes as a promising alternative to continuous … Continue reading
SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and is defined as excessive bacteria presence in the small intestine. Under normal circumstances most of the bacteria in your gut live in the large intestine. The small intestine is the place where most of the nutrients get absorbed. It’s a relatively clean space with a very small … Continue reading
You may have noticed that the flavor of the season is pumpkin spice. From Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino’s to beer, there’s something for everyone. Food companies have gone gaga over the flavor. This year’s selection ranges from crazy strange to downright delicious. With an enormous amount of products on the market, most made with artificial sweeteners … Continue reading
Are you searching for the perfect weight loss equation? We’ve all heard that eating healthy plus exercising more equals successful weight loss, right? But, there are more formulas involved in losing weight. Find out how our experts are using both math and science to provide individualized plans that are clinically proven to help you keep … Continue reading
Mindful eating, also known as intuitive eating, is the practice of becoming more aware of eating habits. The goal of mindful eating is to base meals on physical cues (such as our bodies’ hunger signals, not emotional ones). Introduce mindful eating into your mealtimes with these tips. To eat mindfully, simply: Serve modest portions. Moderation … Continue reading
Do you find it hard to pass up dessert, even when you’re full? Many emotional eaters turn to food for comfort. To decide if you truly are an emotional eater, it is important to know what habits define an emotional eater. Emotional eaters, eat food to fulfill emotional needs, rather than to fill their stomachs. … Continue reading
This year National Napping Day falls on March 13, and is a day after Daylight Savings. In honor of National Napping Day, we compiled a list of several health benefits of napping. Sleep can restore alertness, enhance performance, improve reaction times, and increases productivity, according to the Journal of Sleep Research. Naps can also … Continue reading
Haven’t most of us at some point in our lives experienced the heartache of a difficult lover? The push and pull? Have you ever considered that you may be living with an elusive lover every day? FOOD! Have you thought about how profoundly intimate food is? Thought about what is behind this powerful connection that … Continue reading
Some say experiences last longer than material presents. A typical Valentine’s Day for most couples consists of getting a box of candy and going to a restaurant. Switch up your usual Valentine’s routine and create long lasting memories by trying one of these activities. Strengthen your relationship. Sign up for a couple’s yoga class and … Continue reading