Anti-Stress Diet – For Better Health and Avoiding Illness

Can diet affect our reaction to stress? It can, and was proved in recent research at the University of Calgary in Canada. It showed a high fat diet increased our negative reaction to stress in general, while a low fat diet produced the opposite reaction -that is, a the low fat diet reduced the negative consequences of stressful events. This is something the health food proponents have been claiming forever, but some scientific evidence now is helping us understand just how correct eating can affect our entire life.

Detox Your Body Fast - 10 Things You Should Know About Juice Fasting

A true fast does not include any food or liquid other than pure water. But the experience of the European health spas has shown that drinking only vegetable or fruit juices during a fast greatly increases the cleansing or detoxification capacity of the body. The juices supply nutrients that help speed up the elimination of the wastes and the rebuilding of tissues. So you can detox your body faster using juices.

What Goes Into Anti Candida Cooking Recipes?

It is estimated that around 80 - 90% of American, Canadians and Europeans will at some stage of their lives suffer from a yeast infection, and the most common yeast infection is candida. So, can anti candida cooking recipes make a difference?

Gluten and Toxins in Pet Foods - Are they Poisoning Your Pets?

Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, is a genetic disorder that affects 1 in 1331 Americans. Symptoms of celiac disease can range from diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition, to latent symptoms such as isolated nutrient deficiencies but no gastrointestinal symptoms. The disease mostly affects people of European (especially Northern European) descent, but recent studies show that it also affects Hispanic, Black and Asian populations.

Staying Cool

With the heat wave that’s been affecting the whole country, my clients have been wondering how to stay cool. I don’t know about you, but I find extreme heat to be physically and mentally exhausting. I’ve put together some tips for keeping both your body and mind cool during the month of August.

How To Eat Healthy While On The Run

Trying to eat healthy while being on the go all day is difficult at best. It can become easy to make a habit of fast food restaurants, or worse yet, skip meals altogether. We know how important a good diet is in our lives, but it is not always the first thing that pops into our minds. So, how do eat better when you are constantly on the run?

Superfoods for Healthy Living The Weight Loss Connection

It's no secret that obesity and obesity-related illnesses are on the rise in this country. According to the American Obesity Association (AOA), approximately 127 million adults in the U.S. are overweight, 60 million are obese, and 9 million are severely obese. Superfoods are certain foods that contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals to support the body.

Organic Substitutes To Be Incorporated Into Our Daily Living

Organic food is fast becoming the option of the era. More and more people are choosing the organic alternative as a start of a lifestyle change. As diseases are becoming more apparent these days, it would surely be necessary for us to take the precautionary measures for a healthy and fulfilling life ahead. Listed are some of the organic substitutes to be incorporated into our daily living.

Three Simple Keys To A Good Bodybuilding Nutrition

3 keys to having a good, healthy bodybuilding nutrition.

What Is The Healthiest Salt? Find Out Why Unprocessed Sea Salt Is The Best Salt For You!

What is the healthiest salt for your body? Maybe you think it’s better to avoid salt completely; especially if you have high blood pressure. Salt has had a lot of bad press over recent years and many people have the impression that it is best avoided. There is one salt which is the best salt for your health. Read on to find out which one!

Rice Bran Oil - Is It Really The Healthiest Oil And The Best Cooking Oil?

Many people ask me: Is rice bran oil a good oil the best cooking oil? Is it the new revolutionary healthiest oil? Is this the all-in-one cooking oil solution? Not exactly. It is one of the better choices of all the bulk cooking oils available, but not without a down side. Lets review oils and healthy fats; the good, the bad and the plain ugly.

What I Eat Makes the Difference

For me what I eat makes a difference in how I feel. I usually know what is missing in my diet by the symptoms I have.

Your Diet as Part of Your Fitness Program

When we speak of fitness, most people think of exercise, but this is only one part of the equation.