Posts Tagged ‘inflammation’
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…
Read MoreCows Milk-Healthy or Unhealthy?
Are plant based milks a nutrient dense food or do they fall into the category of ultra processed? This post takes a deep dive into the controversial dairy milk debate.
Read MoreHow to cut disease -promoting inflammation with foods
Inflammation. It’s not just for health headlines. It’s a fact. Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be pretty bad for our health; this is especially true when it’s chronic (i.e. lasts a long time). Inflammation has been linked to obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, just to…
Read MoreTurmeric-is it really a miracle spice?
Turmeric is touted as a superfood and miracle spice. It’s delicious, and one of its “active ingredients” curcumin has been studied like crazy. It has antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, and many other great health benefits. In this post I go over: The difference between turmeric and curcumin. Turmeric’s amazing health benefits. How to get the…
Read MoreDairy Intolerance (Lactose, Casein and Whey)
Do you have a dairy intolerance? An allergy? What’s the difference? How can you even tell? And if you do, what should you do about it? Don’t worry – I have you covered in my newest post. Having a food intolerance is not fun. It can cause abdominal pain, discomfort, and nausea. It also causes…
Read MoreCan My Symptoms Actually Be A Food Intolerance?
Do you have symptoms that just don’t seem to go away? One of the trickiest things to figure out is whether a random symptom could be due to a food intolerance. That’s because symptoms can be delayed, or ongoing, and not even resemble a gastrointestinal symptom at all. In this post, I go over a…
Read MoreOmega 3s-The Fats We Love
Omega-3s get a lot of notoriety – and for good reason! Not only is one of them essential for good health, but we don’t get enough of them in our diets. Omega-3s are a kind of fat. Fats are not just a storable source of 9 calories per gram. Different fats are used by our…
Read MoreIs a good night’s sleep the stuff of dreams?
Oh, that elusive sleep. That time to relax and regenerate. To heal and repair. Sleep isn’t just important for your mind and body to have energy and be alert. Lack of sleep can contribute to serious health issues which you don’t want. So let me have your attention for this “tip-filled” post on the importance…
Read MoreWhy your waist circumference matters.
You totally want to ditch your scale, don’t you? You may have this weird kind of relationship with your “weight”. I mean, it doesn’t define you (obviously). What you weigh can matter but only to a certain extent. Let’s look at your waist circumference (well…you look at yours and I’ll look at mine). Just like…
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