People want to lose weight for different reasons, such as better health or a better body shape. Being chronically overweight or obese does increase the risk of several diseases, including diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, gallbladder disease, and certain types of cancer. No matter what the reasons for losing weight are, there are some weight…
Do Claims About GMOs Hold Up to Reality?How Do GMO Crops Rate Across 3 Key Measures?
The “science” tells us GMO crops have higher yield, nutrition, and herbicide resistance than organic. Nowadays, you could be eating GMO food without even knowing it. For example, GMO forms of vegetable oil, potato chips, and soybeans often go by undetected. But are they dangerous to our health? Some studies have tested the effects of…
New Study: Majority of Working Parents Are Burned Out—But This Diet Helps
Parenting is an all-consuming, life-long commitment, and two-thirds of working-class parents are exhausted. It is a nearly impossible lifestyle, to work full-time and be a parent full-time, so in some cases the parent either quits their job or has little or no time for their children. As a result, what is known as “working parental…
3 Ingredient Paleo Pancakes
When I first heard about these pancakes, I thought – there’s no way this will be like actual pancakes. With no flour, milk, sugar or grains at all…what will these taste like? Turns out they are even better than “real” pancakes, and incredibly easy to make! With only 3 ingredients, you really have no excuse…
5 Proven Ways to Prevent and Treat Arthritis
Millions of people suffer from some form of arthritis. Since arthritis is commonly believed to be incurable, the standard medical response has been to simply prescribe medications to reduce the symptoms. This does nothing to heal the actual root of the issue, and only covers up the problem while potentially making other bodily functions worse….
4 Steps to Choosing the Right Calcium Supplements For You
Calcium can help build strong bones and help the heart, muscles, and nerves to function properly. This mineral is one of the important elements in the human body. In the human body, 99 percent of calcium exists in bones and teeth in the form of bone salt (called bone calcium), and 1 percent exists in…
These 2 Personality Traits, Toxic to the Brain, Give You Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s
Science has not yet arrived at a complete understanding of the causes of Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent findings have confirmed the association between personality and neuropathology, in that certain personality traits can increase Alzheimer’s risk. The results of the study conducted by Terracciano et al. show that individuals with higher neuroticism and lower conscientiousness have…
Why Butter and Coconut Oil Are Good for You
Have you been steering clear of saturated fats? Years of independent research find there is no reason to avoid butter and coconut oil. This essential fatty acid may be one reason why butter is good for you. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Data show that higher levels of dairy fat biomarkers are associated with a lower risk of…
Could You Be Reacting to Corn?
The processed food and meat industries are centered around industrially produced corn—and most people are unaware. Some form of corn is found in nearly every processed food item, whether that be as a sweetener (such as high-fructose corn syrup, dextrose, and sorbitol), a texturizer (such as dextrin and maltodextrin), a grain (as in corn flour,…
Weighing in on Dietary Fats
With the winter holidays upon us, you’ll likely be surrounded by family, friends, and plenty of good food. Many of these foods, though, can be high in fat. Learn which fats are naughty and which are nice to your health. Then you can make smarter food choices. We need a certain amount of fat in…
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