March 20, 2018 10 Mother’s Day gifts for a healthier you You work every day of the year to make sure your kids are healthy and happy, but guess what? If you don’t put yourself first, you’ll end up feeling depleted – physically, mentally and emotionally. So when your spouse asks what you want for Mother’s Day, forget the new vacuum and check out one of these 10 great gifts.
March 20, 2018 The Elimination Diet Try hosting a dinner party and you'll likely be confronted by one of the most compelling food fads of the moment—the elimination diet. While the practice of singling out a dietary super-villain was formerly reserved for food-allergy sufferers, health buffs are realizing that smart exclusions can reap big rewards. Related: Celebs With Bad Eyebrows While only 3 percent of people have a true food allergy (a shrimp cocktail or strawberries send them into anaphylactic shock), food sensitivities are much more widespread. "You may have stomach pain or bloating," says Dr. William D. Chey, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at the University of Michigan. "But it can also show up as fatigue, joint pain, or mental fogginess." Related: Foods That Make You Fat Eating foods that you may be sensitive to also creates inflammation, which may block key messages from reaching your brain—including the ones that tell you to stop eating or tell your body to burn fat or regulate blood sugar. So should you scrap moderation for hard-and-fast elimination? Maybe so. "Moderation is how you get fat—one cookie at a time—and it takes twice as much effort to undo that damage," says JJ Virgin, a nutritionist and the author of The Virgin Diet. What works, he says, are the easy-to-follow rules of food exclusion—you don't have to think twice about what to eat and, more important, what to turn down. Read on for the six ingredients to eliminate and what to swap in their place.
March 20, 2018 3 energizing smoothie recipes It’s finally spring - the perfect time to get out your blender and start making some smoothies. Satisfy your sweet-tooth with these 3 delicious and nutritious recipes. Whether you’re on-the-go, or just relaxing at home, they’re a quick, healthy way to add a little jolt of energy to your day.
March 20, 2018 Managing your pain through posture Good posture is not only aesthetically pleasing — but it helps you feel better, too.
March 20, 2018 The diet foods that health experts really eat The good-for-you staples, snacks, and treats that health experts are really eating—plus, how you add them to your diet.
March 20, 2018 Healthy lunches to bring to work Looking for a few new ways to spruce up your brown paper bag lunch? Look no further - these recipes are quick to make and healthy, too. Everyone needs a good sandwich recipe. It's a well-known fact that a lunch filled with protein, healthy fats, fiber and whole grains keeps you fuller longer. Skip the burger joint!
March 20, 2018 Most fraudulent foods Do you really know what’s in your go-to olive oil? And what about that favorite coffee blend? You may be scratching your head. “Um, olives and, well, coffee beans, obviously.” Not so fast. Foods we eat every day are packed with things that aren’t supposed to be there—a practice known as “food fraud”—according to a new report from the United States Pharmacopeial Convention and their website FoodFraud.org. In order to reduce costs, unscrupulous companies illegally cut a primary ingredient with something less expensive. And the top 11 most frequently adulterated foods are things many of us eat every single day
March 20, 2018 Trim your inner thighs Strengthen your thigh muscles in just minutes with this toning workout
March 20, 2018 Allergy-friendly meals in under 30 minutes Creating a quick, allergy-friendly meal in less than 30 minutes can seem impossible to many people, but it can be done. It's actually quite easy if you use real, whole foods and focus your meal around fresh veggies, lean proteins and healthy fats
March 20, 2018 7 principles of healthy eating The remedy for eating better isn’t deprivation, blandness, or a rigid diet―it’s incorporating good habits into your life. The key to eating right and maintaining weight is a plan that fits your life. Consider these points:
