Mind and Body - Page 676

October 19, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Meal Makeover (Broiled Snapper with Black Bean Salsa)

This dish is reminiscent of one I had in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The Mexican flavors will wake up your palate. The avocado adds a good source of monounsaturated fat. This dish has it all_ heart-healthy fat, an excellent serving of fiber, plus lean protein. You will feel full and satisfied long after your plate is cleaned.

October 19, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: As Bank Accounts Empty, Bellies Fill Up

If you have noticed in this tough economic climate that you've been eating more, you have intuitively acknowledged what researchers have begun to explain scientifically - that food and mood are intimately connected in biochemical, as well as emotional ways.

October 19, 2015

Allergy Alert: Back to School with Allergies!

If you have a child with allergies or asthma - this is a very good time to review your "allergy action plan" for the upcoming school year. First, if your child has asthma - learn about asthma triggers, including exercise associated asthma.

October 19, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Speedy Breakfast Ideas

Time in the morning is precious but that's no excuse to skip breakfast. In fact, if you are trying to watch your weight, eating breakfast is one of the smartest things you can do. Breakfast jumps starts your metabolism for the day.Studies show that breakfast eaters burn calories more efficiently throughout the day than non-breakfast eaters. In addition, breakfast eaters are more likely to be thinner than non-breakfast eaters. Need proof? In Japan, Suma wrestlers are purposely not given breakfast in order to put weight on in order to bulk up. The reason? Not feeding them breakfast slows down their metabolism for the day allowing them to pack on the pounds.

October 19, 2015

Is your toddler overweight? Most moms can't tell

Mothers often don't realize when their toddler is overweight, a new study suggests. In the study, more than two-thirds of moms misjudged the size of their toddlers, with mothers of overweight children making the least accurate judgments

October 19, 2015

Foods to Avoid at Popular Chain Restaurants

America has been called a "fast food nation" and for good reason. Every day, one out of four Americans eats a fast-food meal. Eating just one fast-food meal can pack enough calories and fat for an entire day. With that said, an obesity epidemic has indeed overtaken the United States, with some two-thirds of Americans now considered overweight, and about one-third categorized as obese.

October 19, 2015

A Healthy Eating Plan for President Obama

Barack Obama has just become the President of the United States, which is a 24 hour job, 7 days a week, for the next 1,460 days. One may say becoming president is quite a stressful job. Stress compromises our immune system which can ultimately result in cardiovascular disorders, diabetes and hypertension. Stress also increases heart rate and blood pressure, just to name a few. Also, stress can alter your blood sugar levels, leading to mood swings, fatigue and hypoglycemia. To avoid these risks, one essential ingredient Obama must fill up on is fiber. According to the American Dietetic Association the average American should be receiving 20-35 grams of fiber daily, but are currently only receiving between 9-11 grams. Many studies have shown that increasing your fiber intake will reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and hypertension. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for President Obama.

October 19, 2015

Healthy Movie Theater Snacks

Most likely, the last time you went to the movies, you bought something from the concession stand. You thought you were doing the right thing, opting for small popcorn rather than getting lured by the special for a large popcorn and large soda. You may have felt righteous ordering the small popcorn without the butter or a bag of fat-free Twizzlers. Despite your best intentions, these seemingly harmless movie theater snacks can still be sabotaging your best efforts to eat well.

October 19, 2015

Humidifiers and Indoor Allergies

Many of us don't realize that we spend about one-third of each day at home (except less for workaholics) and during this time we are exposed to potential indoor allergens.

October 19, 2015

Don't Let Pesky Pollen Put a Snafu on Your Smile!

Thanks to a year with more rain than usual, more plants, trees and flowers are blooming with increased pollen in the air, and with that- a brutal allergy season upon us. Now in full swing, the sneezing, coughing, running nose, tearing eyes, and sinus congestion are all common symptoms that most people are familiar with. However, another more subtle manifestation that is less suspected as related to seasonal allergies is toothache. Often this pain surfaces in one or more of your maxillary (upper) molars because the roots of these teeth often lie at the base of the maxillary sinuses. In addition, the sinuses and teeth are innervated by branches of the same nerve, the Trigeminal nerve. Toothache pain can present with, or without, many of the other allergy/sinus symptoms and a sinus related toothache may also produce swollen gums, headache, fatigue, and cause swelling of the face and gums. Patients will appear in the dental chair convinced that they have a dental infection or exposed nerve. In reality, a simple dental exam and x-ray can often rule out a dental related problem or infection and expose sinus involvement instead.