Eating foods packed with cancer-fighting nutrients and antioxidants can reduce your risk of developing cancer, and can also complement conventional cancer treatments like radiation therapy. Inflammation is often the root cause of cancer, as inflammation can lead to the multiplying of abnormal cells that trigger the growth of cancerous tumors. The key to fighting cancer with food involves consuming high amounts of healthy, whole foods packed with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that can effectively …
7 foods that can make you bloated
It’s not uncommon to mistake bloating for actual weight gain. Bloating can be uncomfortable, unsightly, and make you feel as if you’ve put on excess pounds around your middle when in fact, all you did was drink a diet soda or eat a small pastry just hours earlier. Though it’s common to experience bloating every once in awhile, there are tricks for manipulating your diet in a way that can help prevent or reduce bloating. …
Fun ways to teach your kids about healthy foods
We all want our children to live long, happy, fulfilling lives. Teaching your kids about the importance of good nutrition is one way to set them up with healthy habits as they get older. Eating a healthy diet helps lower their risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other serious problems commonly associated with poor nutrition. September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. In honor of this cause, take a look at the following …
How to add superfoods to your diet
Superfoods are packed with nutrients that aid in weight loss and offer countless health benefits. Everyone knows that superfoods like fruits, vegetables, and nuts are healthy, yet many people tend to lean toward foods they feel are more appetizing or convenient, such as fast food, frozen dinners, and other less healthy options. The key to adding superfoods to your diet is to know how to incorporate them into everyday meals so that you can adjust …
Are artificial sweeteners safe?
Americans have been using artificial sweeteners for decades in an effort to cut back on sugar and prevent weight gain. Aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose are just a few artificial sweeteners approved by the FDA as food additives. But in recent years, these sweeteners have been linked to several serious health complications including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Here’s a closer look at the potential dangers of artificial sweeteners, as well as healthier alternatives …
Are these popular diets safe, or just fads?
Your mom swears by Weight Watchers, your best friend is doing Atkins, and your boss pairs the Zone Diet with crossfit. All three of these individuals are seeing great results, and urging you to try the same diets. But when you do, these diets either make you feel hungry all the time, or fail to provide the weight-loss results you’ve been working so hard for. Weight Watchers, Atkins, and Zone Diets are all popular diets …
12 foods that provide lasting energy
Fatigue and low energy levels are commonly caused by stress, lack of sleep, and poor nutrition. The foods you eat play a major role in your energy levels, and can make you feel either fresh and vibrant, or tired and lethargic. Staying hydrated and eating healthy foods packed with nutrients are key to maintaining great mental clarity and lasting energy throughout the day. Need a boost in your daily energy levels? Here are 12 foods …
What are antioxidants and why do you need them?
You may have noticed that many healthy foods and products boast “antioxidants” as their powerful, active ingredient. Antioxidants, which are substances commonly found in fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods, are vital for destroying free radicals that can alter healthy cells and increase the risk for illness and disease — including cancer. Here’s a closer look at antioxidants, and why you need them to maintain good overall health. How antioxidants fight free radicals Free radicals …
From the doc: Are you consuming the right healthy fats?
Are you eating enough healthy fats? It might sound counterintuitive, but including the right sources of fat in your diet is essential for weight management. Your body needs dietary fats to keep your organs functioning optimally, absorb nutrients, provide energy, keep your heart healthy, and even help the body burn fat. What are healthy fats? We’ve been told for decades that fat is bad, but actually, certain fats are good for you — in fact, …
The health dangers of sugar
Sugar is one of the most health-damaging substances you can possibly eat, yet this ingredient is abundant in many foods, including most processed and packaged foods — even non-dessert foods. High sugar intake is primarily associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes, but is also linked to a number of other serious health risks such as cancer and heart disease. Understanding the dangers of sugar can motivate you to steer clear of this ingredient, or …
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