Metabolism is the term for all the chemical reactions in your body. These chemical reactions keep your body alive and functioning. However, the word metabolism is often used interchangeably with metabolic rate or the amount of calories you burn. The higher it is, the more calories you burn and the easier it is to lose […]
Eating healthy can help you lose weight and have more energy. It can also improve your mood and reduce your risk of disease. Yet despite all these benefits, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can be difficult. Eating healthy can help you lose weight and have more energy. Here are 14 ways to stick to […]
There are many of us who indulge in artificial sweeteners once in a while—a can of diet soda now and then, perhaps a “guiltless” binge of sugar-free pudding packs—even though we know they may not be so great for us. But, hey, neither is sugar, so how bad can Splenda be? Recent research has caused […]
Inflammation is a natural process that helps your body heal and defend itself from harm. Unfortunately, it can sometimes run wild and become chronic. Chronic inflammation can last for a long time—weeks, months or years—and may lead to various health problems. On the bright side, there are many things you can do to reduce inflammation […]
We breathe 10 to 20 thousand liters of air per day. With this much air going in and out of our lungs every second, it is vital to make sure we are breathing in good air all day. We are so used to hearing the expression “go out and get some fresh air,” but why […]
Spelt is an ancient whole grain grown in many parts of the world. It declined in popularity during the 19th century, but is now making a comeback as a health food. Ancient grains like spelt are claimed to be more nutritious and healthier than modern grains. This article takes a detailed look at spelt and […]
Garlic has been used for centuries as both a food ingredient and a medicine. In fact, eating garlic can provide a wide variety of health benefits (1). Garlic contains compounds that help the immune system fight germs. This includes reduced heart disease risk, improved mental health and enhanced immune function (2, 3, 4, 5, 6). […]
When you go shopping, how do you know what products won’t make you sick or trash the planet? It’s pretty confusing, since so many companies use words like “natural” or “safe” or “green,” even though these descriptions don’t actually mean anything. When you go shopping, how do you know what products won’t make you sick […]
Everyday foods like bacon, eggs, coffee and dairy products are linked to inflammation. That might not sound like a big deal, but consider the fact that most chronic conditions like cancer, arthritis, diabetes and obesity have been linked to inflammation. Low grade inflammation is a factor in most health issues. And if you suffer a pain […]
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