We now live in a world where technology has taken over the need to be outdoors or connected to nature. We rarely move our bodies and to eat, we drive through fast view venues to eat food that is processed and high in sugar to satisfy our addictions while our bellies grow. It is…
Newsflash! Carbohydrates are more likely to be culprits in the development of heart disease, obesity or diabetes, not fats
In this day and age, you probably have been told that inflammation is bad. What you may not know is why inflammation happens in the first place, why it is harmful, and what you can do about it. Here is what you need to know. Inflammation is a process the body uses to…
As you likely know, dietary fiber is important for your health, especially for your cardiovascular system, metabolic flexibility, gut health, and the stabilization of blood glucose levels. The average male adult should take in about 30 to 38 grams of fiber a day and for women the recommendation is 21 to 25 grams. And although…
Before I start, I want to make something clear: Your ideal body weight does not translate into being skinny or getting back to the size you were in high school. Instead, it’s about being healthy and minimizing any risks for health problems—especially if you are genetically predisposed, like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, autoimmune…
