Mindfulness and Meditation-Do they really work?
Well…yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation. Before we dive in, let’s just make sure we’re on the same page when we say “mindfulness” and “meditation.” “Meditation” is the ancient practice of connecting the body and mind to become more self-aware and…
Here’s why you crave certain foods (and it’s not what you think)
We’ve all been there. Standing in front of the fridge, shoving the baby carrots aside, and reaching for the cheesecake instead. You’ve heard if you’re really hungry you’ll eat those carrots—or an apple—but the pull that cheesecake has on you . . .? It’s hard to resist that craving. So hard. If food cravings are…
How Much Protein is Enough?
Protein Protein is not just for great skin, hair, and nails; it’s critical for health. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to repair damage, digest food, fight infections, build muscle and bone, create hormones, and even think and have good moods. Higher protein diets can help fight high blood pressure, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Not to…
Simple tips to improve your health and save the planet
In part 1 and 2 we learned which foods have a more healthful and sustainable impact on us and the environment (hint: plants), the second most important thing you can do is to reduce the amount of food wasted. Food waste is food that is grown, raised, caught, or harvested, but never eaten.[21] Halving global…
How to get healthy digestion and lose weight
We’ve all seen the commercials promoting how fiber will keep you “regular.” But fiber does so much more than that! Fiber is a type of carbohydrate, and it is unique in its composition because our bodies cannot digest it. Which means that it moves through our body without being broken down into sugar the way…
Simple Trick Too Not Over Eat
Many people experience hunger as starving or stuffed. It is important to learn to navigate the middle ground between hungry and full if you want to lose and maintain weight loss. The 80% full rule encourages people to stop eating before they feel full but are no longer hungry. Or in other words, it’s about…
Raw vs. cooked: Which is healthier?
Find out how to get more nutrition from your food with these easy tips
Exercise benefits that don’t include weight loss
Exercise is about honoring your body When people embark on a weight loss journey, there are two main areas they turn their attention towards –> diet and exercise. Diet is a much bigger factor to weight loss than exercise though. Exercising alone to lose weight is a slow process and it rarely works without the…
Bloating-that oh so uncomfortable feeling
How can we figure out what’s causing it? Perhaps you already have some wise de-bloating habits like avoiding foods you know give you gas. But that’s not completely solving the problem. I have five more things you can try to help get to the bottom of your bloating, naturally. And I have a stomach soothing…
What do nutrition, health and environment have in common?
Sustainable food! According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a sustainable diet is healthy, has a low environmental impact, is affordable, and is culturally acceptable.[10] But this may leave you wondering how to choose the most environmentally friendly foods? What dietary patterns are the most sustainable and the healthiest? You may have heard…
MIND your Brain
The Mediterranean diet gets a lot of attention as one of the healthiest eating patterns. You may remember a recent post I wrote about the Mediterranean Diet as one of the “Best Diet’s of 2021” The Mediterranean Diet held the top ranking spot because of its “harmonic combination” of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.” Well, here’s…
What in the world is Ashwagandha?
What in the world is Ashwagandha? I am glad you asked. 😊 Ashwagandha is a shrub that is native to India and western Asia. It has been used as a main ingredient in ancient medicine since as early as 6,000 BC and features prominently in Ayurvedic medicine. Ashwagandha is considered an adaptogenic herb. True to…
Is there an “Ideal” diet to achieve perfect health?
This past summer Forbes came out with it’s “Best Diets of 2021” list. (See the full list here: https://www.forbes.com/health/body/best-diets/) The Mediterranean Diet held the top ranking spot because of its “ “harmonic combination” of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.” And the Flexitarian Diet, aka the “semi-vegetarian” diet, came in at number two. A flexitarian diet is for…