A lot of times, health tips seem pretty straightforward. Want to prevent dehydration? Drink more water. Need to lose weight? Try exercising and eating less. Seems simple, right? But there are some tips that sound pretty counterintuitive and might leave you confused. The following tips might sound strange, but they …
Read MoreEating breakfast has been linked to good health, better memory, and lower risk of problems like diabetes or heart disease. That makes breakfast a pretty important meal of the day, right? But when breakfast foods aren’t as “healthy” or “guilt-free” as they claim, it can be difficult for health-conscious consumers. …
Read MoreI’m sure that most everyone is already aware that calcium is extremely important for our bodies, but it’s more than just for our bones. Calcium is necessary for building and maintaining bones, sure. But calcium is also important for blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction. So …
Read MoreIf you cook, there’s a good chance that you have a healthy spice cabinet. Garlic powder, cayenne, cinnamon… all pantry staples. But have you ever considered selecting your spices not just for their flavor, but for their health benefits? It only makes sense that certain spices would have health benefits. …
Read MoreIt’s a huge rule in diet culture: don’t eat before bed, because your body digests food slower, causing you to gain more weight. It’s so widely believed that trends like intermediate fasting (IF for short) have exploded in popularity, where people don’t eat or drink anything for a few hours …
Read MoreWe talk to yourselves all the time, even if we’re not speaking out loud. Our internal monologue is constantly running a dialogue of our day. What we’re doing, who we’re talking to, what our plans are… it’s like a constant white noise in the background of your brain. Too many …
Read More2019 has seen a huge rise in diet trends. Keto, Paleo, and the Mediterranean diet are all taking their place as some of the biggest trends in the past twelve months. But there is one that is gaining steam, and doctors are recommending it more than most others. It’s the …
Read MoreNuts have gotten a bad reputation in recent years. With the push for low fat and low-calorie everything, nuts are seen as an ‘indulgence’ in your lifestyle, not a snack staple. But nuts are actually really, really good for you, and an awesome choice if you’re on a diet. Most …
Read MoreWe know about soy milk. Almond milk. You can even get coconut milk at some Starbucks locations for your morning latte. But have you heard about oat milk? Don’t make a strange face – it isn’t any odder than almond milk, and it actually has some amazing health benefits. Here’s …
Read MoreThe sky is blue. The grass is green. And scientists have yet again concluded that avoiding meat and consuming more vegetables is key to improving your cardiovascular health, as well as living an overall longer and healthier life. We could have probably seen this coming, but having a scientific study …
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