How does the food we eat give us energy? From the anti-inflammatory benefits of a garlic-rich diet to the digestive impact of oatmeal and berries, understanding nutrient synergy is the foundation of an effective detox diet.
Do you read nutrition labels? If so, what do you look for? Some of us concentrate on fat grams, calories, carbs, protein, sugar and sodium and while this information is definitely impactful for controlling our health and weight, there are additional items we may want to be watching out for in our foods.
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What makes your blood sugar peak, and how long after eating does blood sugar peak? After consuming carbs, your blood sugar levels temporarily go up until insulin steps in to remove the extra sugar.
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If you're concerned about blood sugar, these diets β including carbohydrate counting, the diabetes exchange diet and Create Your Plate β can help you manage your A1C levels.
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When it comes to food and other products in your home, naturally you want what's healthiest for you and your family. Navigating grocery store aisles however, can be downright challenging. Bombarded with labels proclaiming "organic,β "all-natural,"
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At 50 years old, Faith Hill has one of the best bodies in Nashville. Read on to find out what she's said about food, diet and eating.
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Protect your skin this summer with these natural remedy hacks that are proven to be good for your health.
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According to a new study, you're more likely to order something unhealthy when you're eating in a noisy restaurant compared to one that's quieter.
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Oysters are a well-known aphrodisiac, but what about apples, saffron and tea? Read on to discover 10 in-the-mood foods and heart-smart staples to feed your sex life.
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Knowing how your parents or guardians impacted your attitudes toward food can help you to combat unhealthy eating habits.
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Also known as hyaluronan or sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid is a compound naturally found in the body. It's a major part of tissue health and helps fill the space between the tissues and skin.
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You pay special attention to what you put in your suitcase before traveling, but do you do the same for what you put in your body before flying?
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Itβs always good to question commonly held ideas or beliefs that are touted as facts. Sometimes βfactsβ are not facts at all, but just ideas that are repeated again and again by influential groups so that over time theyβre believed to be facts. This is true when it comes to diet and weight loss.
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While low fat foods are an alternative for a healthy diet, they are not the cure-all for weight loss.
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Fresh mint leaves add flavor and nutrition to many different recipes, and chewing on whole leaves may have certain health benefits and ward off some medical conditions.
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Cracking open a couple of beers after a long day is something many people look forward to. Here's how it impacts your health.
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If you are following a keto diet, Mark Sisson of Primal Kitchen showcases 10 keto breakfast recipes that will not only satisfy but also keep you in ketosis.
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Since a big part of developing a healthy lifestyle is learning how to distinguish legitimately healthy foods from their sugar- and sodium-rich imposters, here's a list of six of the worst offenders.
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Consider our list of the 14 most progressive food manufacturers whose products you can feel good about eating.
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Lots of "banned foods" lists circulate online with little specific information about why a food is (or was) blocked from entering the United States. Here's the scoop on 10 foods that aren't allowed in and why.
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Not only is this vegan kale pesto creamy and delicious, it comes packed with kale, a vegetable that's rich in cancer-fighting antioxidants, fiber, iron and vitamins A, C and K.
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