Healthy

Who would not want to be toned down and feel stronger? There is nothing like feeling safe in the skin you are in. When your stomach is not swollen and your body feels toned and lean, there is certainly an increase in self-confidence that comes with it. And while there are many different tricks that can help you get toned - from exercise to healthy eating - there is one eating trick in particular if you want to keep your body lean, and that is to prioritize healthy carbohydrates. Carbohydratereally? While you may have…

What is good for the body is good for the brain. For example, getting a lot of exercise, reducing stress, going light on alcohol and not smoking are all good brain enhancers that you have heard about. But what has received more attention these days is the surprising link between your gray matter and your diet. "The nutrients from food affect chemicals that directly and indirectly affect your brain and in turn change the way you think and feel," says nutritional psychiatrists. Uma Naidoo, MD, a professional chef,…

Coffee has a way of filtering into a person's morning routine until it becomes a habit. And for many, "habit" may not even be a bold enough word. Call it what you will — ritual, addiction, obsession — a cross-border caffeine addiction is generally considered manageable, if not beneficial. Several studies (perhaps conducted by hopeful coffee lovers) point to how Java can be healthy. As we have reported before, coffee can help you live longer, give you better eyesight, even increase your metabolism. "Caffeine can improve…

Whether you usually start your morning by removing a carton of OJ or making your own freshly squeezed version on the weekends, orange juice is a tasty part of many people's usual routines. Although you may recognize the popular drink as an excellent source of vitamin C - often packing more than RDA of the nutrient in each cup - that's not all you get for every sip. Before you pour yourself another glass of this golden elixir, read on to discover the secret side effects of drinking orange juice, according to science. And…

It is no secret that soft drinks are not good for your overall health. After all, the first ingredient after carbonated water is sugar! But sometimes you're just in the mood to sip something that is both carbonated and sweet. And even if it's good, can we interest you in choosing a low-fat reading alternative instead? Even if you are not a regular soft drinker, you may find that the occasional splurge is harmless. But the combination of sugar, chemicals and carbonation required to make your favorite carbonated beverage…

Even if you have not made any major changes in your diet and lifestyle, when you have turned 50 years old, you may notice the weight slowly creeping up on your body. Whether we like it or not, weight loss is more difficult to achieve as we get older, partly due to a reduction of fatty acid metabolism in adipose tissue It happens naturally as we get older, which makes it easier for the body to gain weight. And for women, natural hormonal changes that occur during menopause can make weight gain more likely regardless of…

Wholemeal bread is a popular choice for those who want to enjoy their favorite sandwich while consuming more nutrients than a classic slice of white bread. Wholemeal bread can give us an increase in fiber, lower inflammation and help us have a healthy gut. But what about the potential disadvantages of eating whole wheat? It is a great side effect of eating wholemeal bread it can possibly cause gastrointestinal problems for people with IBS, such as bloating, stomach cramps and constipation. We spoke with Lauren…

What do you think of when you think of healthy snacks? If your thoughts are on creamy hummus (and maybe some crunchy vegetables), you're in good company! Hummus, the wonderfully dipping Mediterranean chickpea-and-tahini spread, has become a snack and accessory for millions of Americans. You are probably familiar with its impressive list of nutrients, including plenty of plant-based protein, high-fiber and healthy fats. Interestingly, the benefits of eating hummus go beyond what you can see on a nutrition label. Going…

It is no news that eating a plant-based diet can help reduce the risk of heart disease-many evidence supports the research. However, a new meta-analysis that examined almost 100 studies showed that specific herbal foods can have a particularly strong effect in reducing the risk of dying from various types of heart disease. Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every year, more than 868,000 Americans die of heart disease, stroke, or…

If you are one who does not have time to make a healthy breakfast, you probably love meal replacements. Too busy at work to take a break for lunch? Make it a liquid lunch. Meal changes are completely practical. They are quick and easy to make. Damn, you do not even have to soil a mixer if you buy it in a bottle. They are light nutrition. No chewing required. If you are trying to lose weight, they can also make sense. Many shakes contain fewer calories than the regular meals they replace. If you are worried that you…