Tag: Diet

Planning to shed a few pounds fast? Naturally, you may try trendy yo-yo dieting. But unfortunately, you will end up in an unhealthy trap...

In your quest to lose weight and to become fit, you may have tried a wide variety of diets. Some may have worked for...

Everyone wants to live a healthy, long life. However, the right way to go about this is not as straightforward. People are constantly bombarded...

Adding the right foods to your Paleo diet can reduce inflammation. Fermented foods like yogurt promote the growth of good bacteria. Aromatic herbs like ginger can ease nausea and other digestive disorders. Prebiotic foods like garlic nourish the gut bacteria. Bone broth protects the gut lining and reduces inflammation. Slow-cooked meats help absorb nutrients and digest them faster.

Losing weight is an uphill task for many people because it involves fighting your instincts on so many different fronts. To lose weight effectively,...

Nausea, loss of appetite, dry mouth and food avoidance are all side-effects of chemotherapy. Unfortunately, many cancer patients are unable to keep themselves well-nourished during this phase. Caregivers should ensure that their loved one who is undergoing cancer treatment has easily digestible and healthy foods. The diet should be high in proteins, healthy fats and devoid of sugary foods

Several slim and healthy people start their day with a bowl of fruits or accompany their meals with veggies. Cereals are another popular breakfast fix among healthy people, especially the whole grain variety. Eggs are an excellent source of protein, low in calories, and it keeps your tummy full for hours. Another favorite breakfast item among slim people is to spread nut butter over a crunchy toast.

Multiple sclerosis is characterized by the loss of the myelin sheath around nerve cells. Long-term researchers claim that although the disease is progressive in nature, dietary modifications can prevent that. People suffering from multiple sclerosis should have a low-fat, high-protein diet. They should include dietary fiber in the form of whole grains. They should also have a lot of fruits and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants. They should strictly limit their salt and sugar intake to prevent the symptoms from worsening.

Coffee flour made its debut at the TED2015 Conference in Canada and has been touted as the next big thing in healthy baking. While there...

The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the human body. It starts in the brain, circles around our digestive system, and connects to...

Is Fido tired of his dry kibble? And are his taste-buds crying out loud for a change of scene? If you are you thinking...

Strawberries can reduce birth defects because of folate and can protect the body from diseases due to its antioxidants. Fiber-rich cherries promote a healthy weight. Lycopene-rich tomatoes can prevent prostate cancer. Raspberries can treat inflammatory diseases due to its antioxidants. Watermelons can keep the skin healthy. Red peppers protect the immune system due to vitamins A and C. Cranberry juice can treat urinary tract infections.

One of the most common criticisms of the vegan diet is that plant-based foods don’t contain as much iron as meat. Iron is an...

Leaky gut syndrome is the collective name given to bloating, fogginess, fatigue, unexplained allergies, and sometimes, serious psychological conditions. The good news is that a leaky gut can be healed naturally by including enough probiotics in the diet, using as much of well-cooked protein as possible, getting adequate amounts of L-glutamine and fasting once a week to help the gut heal. It is important to be consistent with these methods so as to avoid a relapse.

Junk food is fatty, salty, and sugary – all bad news for your body which will reel under the cholesterol, refined ingredients, preservatives, and artificial flavors and colors in it. Help your body recover from a binge with some ginger tea, green tea, cranberry juice, or plain warm water and lime. Eat smart after a binge so that you can contain the damage and feel better. Lean protein, healthy salads, and low-fat yogurt are good ways to fill up without making you feel even worse.