AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

Your immune system naturally protects you against harmful foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, and toxins. When your immune system detects any of these invaders, it releases fighter cells – known as antibodies – to attack and eliminate the invaders to protect...

WHY IS FIBER GOOD FOR YOU?

You’ve probably heard “eat more fiber” a lot of times. But what is the fuss all about?

What Is Fiber?

Dietary fiber, also known as roughage, is a type of carbohydrate found in some foods that your body cannot digest. Instead, it passes through your...

SUN PROTECTION FOR YOUR SKIN IN SUMMER.

There is no denying that summer feels terrific, especially after a harsh winter. The weather just makes you want to spend time outdoors soaking up the sun. While some sun exposure can benefit you by helping you produce vitamin D, improving your mood, and...

How to Find Motivation on Your Health Journey

Your health journey is a personalized one where you make sustainable and healthy changes to your lifestyle. This can range from better eating and sleeping habits to more physical activity. It can even be as simple as doing more of those things that...

WEIGHT DOESN’T EQUAL HEALTH

We live in a society obsessed with weight, with a widespread concept of “ideal body weight” or “ideal body shape.” This explains why:

• You will find a weighing scale in almost any bathroom.
• The weight loss industry makes billions every...

SOME HEALING FOODS THAT TASTE GREAT

There is no denying that many health issues require medications or other medical interventions. But the foods you eat when you’re recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery can either support or hinder your recovery. Many foods have been shown to...

EFFECTS OF MINERAL DEFICIENCY ON YOUR HEALTH

Minerals are one of the many nutrients that your body needs for disease prevention and overall wellbeing. Your body does not produce minerals, so you have to get them from your diet.

Your body only needs tiny amounts of minerals. But inadequate...

UNIQUE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH

Boys and girls typically have similar dietary needs until they hit puberty. Though a balanced diet is the bedrock of healthy living for both genders, women develop unique nutritional requirements after puberty.  While men generally need more...

Losing Weight for You – Because You Are Worth It!

Why would you like to lose weight? Is it because you want to look good for a special day? Perhaps you have a family event or class reunion to attend this year; the reasons could be many.

However, rather than losing weight for...

Summary:

The more we restrict, the more likely we are to fail. We found that conventional commercial diets bear no relationship to long-term health and weight management. In fact, there have been studies that actually show dieting is a predictor of weight gain, not loss. So why is that, exactly?...

THE KETO DIET

In a world where weight-loss diets are popular, low-carbohydrate and high-protein eating plans tend to get peoples’ attention. An example is the keto diet. But beyond helping you lose weight, the keto diet is associated with many other health benefits.

WHAT IS KETO DIET

The...

SUMMARY 

Consuming nutrient-dense foods is definitely a good idea. But note that while superfoods provide you with many essential nutrients you need daily, eating superfoods alone does not constitute a healthy diet. Because no one food can provide all the vitamins, minerals, and...