The Benefits / Detriments of Sugar Replacements
Many people today have a difficult relationship with sugar. Sugar is known to cause numerous health problems, and for this reason, it is usually substituted with different artificial sweeteners, or stevia, yacon syrup, monk fruit, erythritol and the like. But the question arises – are these replacements healthy or not, and are they better for…
21 Powerful Reasons why you WANT to lose weight in 2019 + Special New Year Offer
Losing weight is not an issue you can afford to procrastinate, there are so many reasons why you want to lose weight starting now.
7 Keys To Overcome Food Addictions
We all agree about the impact that addictions have on individuals, families, and society. Food addictions are just like any other addiction. They bring about confusion, obsessiveness, forgetfulness, fear and much unhappiness in the long term. Although this article is about food addictions, the methods for overcoming this addiction are similar to overcoming all other…
Cookware: Which Should You Use For Health And Why
At some point in our lives, it comes time to change the cooking tools that we should have thrown away long ago. We may have become accustomed to an old pot, or an old crusty spatula; however, the materials that compose some of these most used cooking utensils may have some health consequences. Let’s look…
Nutrients That Support Healthy Hormonal Balance and Why
Many of us deal with hormonal imbalances due to poor nutrition, stress, lack of sleep or other poor lifestyle choices. Hormonal imbalance has a critical effect on your well being as it influences your overall health condition, can lead to infertility, depression, loss of memory and focus as well as chronic fatigue and loss of…
7 Ancient Superfoods with Healing and Weight Loss Properties
Many ancient cultures have recognized the healing properties of plants. In this video, I will mention some of the most vigorous plants used to cure health problems and diseases in these ancient cultures. All of these foods also have properties that will help you to lose weight faster. Ginkgo In the Chinese culture, Ginkgo is…
5 Nutritional Deficiencies Most Common in Vegans and How to Overcome Them
A vegan diet is a plant-based diet that comes along with many nutritious benefits as it is rich in fiber, and if following a whole-food vegan diet, it is also very rich in nutrients and low in unhealthy saturated fat. Vegans are less likely to develop cancer than their carnivorous friends, have lowered risk for…
Dietary Changes To Help Heal From Viral Infections
Viral infections can easily attack and wreak havoc on our bodies, Viruses penetrate living cells to reproduce. The virus will attach onto and enter a cell where it releases its genetic material to reproduce. The virus’s genetic material starts to control the cell forcing it to replicate the virus. The infected cell may sometimes die…
The 7 “Secrets” to Lasting Health (that most of us know but don’t follow)
Seventy percent of the global population is suffering from at least one chronic disease, and the percentage is even higher if you live in the Western world. Every day you hear about some new miracle pill or procedure that claims to make you younger, stronger, thinner, more beautiful and heal you from some chronic disease.…
Dangers of Drinking Energy Drinks
Energy drinks were first introduced in Japan in the 60s and became increasingly popular in Europe in the 80s and 90s, presumably due to the rave culture. Soon, energy drink consumption became prevalent worldwide as people began to count on them for a boost of energy. Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, and Lucozade are some of…
3 Healthy Breads Great For Weight Loss
The question of whether bread is unhealthy for you is asked a lot, especially if you are trying to make better food choices and to lose weight. Too often, bread is demonized because it is rich in carbohydrates which are thought to lead to spikes in blood sugar levels. Regular bread also contains phytic acid,…
Himalayan Salt: The Truth About Its Health Benefits
Because of its ancient origins, many believe that Himalayan salts are the cleanest and purest salts and therefore, the most beneficial. For millions of years, Himalayan salt from northern Pakistan remained untouched. These salt deposits are the result of a sea that existed between 250 – 105 million years ago, which evaporated. Eventually, the salt…
Meditation Is A State Of Mind. How To Easily Incorporate It Into Your Life
The demands of everyday life can be very exhausting – physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. We perceive things or situations to be very important in our lives and this leads to stress for performance or fear of loss. Meditation, which is the practice of putting oneself in a state of mind to achieve mental and…
The Vital Benefits of Consuming Organic Food
There was a time when all food was grown using natural methods. However, since the industrial revolution, with the introduction of new farming techniques, the use of synthetic chemicals as pesticides, genetically modified seeds and excessive use of fertilizers became widely accepted to get rid of insects and weeds which affect the health of the…
How to Reduce Stress with the Right Foods
When people think of stress-related eating, they often associate it with binge eating or junk food because when feeling strained or depressed, many of us succumb to food cravings or turn to whatever is convenient. But did you know that there are foods that rather than make you feel worse when you are stressed, can…