Not all Yogurt is Created Equal
So, you’ve just completed your afternoon jog, and you’ve decided to stop by the store on your way home to pick up some healthy snacks. Yogurt: the perfect choice! It’s delicious, and after all, it’s one of the healthiest foods you can eat, right? Not so fast. While real yogurt does indeed boast an array […]
What Can We Learn from Paleo Poop?
Fossilized human feces, otherwise known as coprolites, can teach us some interesting things about our paleolithic ancestors diet. The most important thing gleaned from this research is that our earliest relatives ate a ton of fiber-rich foods. In fact, it is estimated that they ate as much as 100 grams of fiber daily. This is […]
Snacking: Healthy or Harmful?
There has long been a great divide in the health community regarding the topic of snacking. Many argue that those who snack on a regular basis are setting themselves up for weight problems and all kinds of obesity-related diseases. Others state that snacking is a vital part of our daily requirements, helping to encourage an […]
Take Good Care Of Your Thyroid
On the road to better health, some areas of the body tend to get more focus than others. Many of us know about the importance of heart health, bone health and digestive health — but what about thyroid health? The thyroid gland is one of those important parts of the body that is often overlooked. […]
This is 10x More Slippery Than Ice
It seems like a pretty obvious statement that the health of our joints is crucially important. Our joints allow our bodies to bend, move and stretch. They get us where we need to go, and let us accomplish the things we need to do. However, despite the importance of our joints and the amazing things […]
3 Simple Diet Changes Can Bring Big Results
Summer is getting closer. Perhaps you are thinking about the beach or another vacation you might have planned. Time to get healthy…. but where to start? With hundreds of opinions out there and thousands of diet books, knowing what to eat can feel overwhelming. With all the counting, restricting and renaming, navigating the health landscape […]
Snap, Crackle, Pop
Do you crack your knuckles? Have you been told that this habit will cause problems in your hands like arthritis? Although conventional wisdom says that it must cause problems, research says otherwise. In fact, there have been many studies; all say the same thing, knuckle cracking does not cause arthritis. However, knuckle cracking over a […]
11 Fun and Nutritious Things to Do with Cauliflower
Cauliflower may look pale and useless, but it is surprisingly healthy. A single serving of cauliflower contains the following nutrients: Vitamin C Vitamin K1 Folate Vitamin B6 Choline Fiber Omega-3 fatty acid Manganese Biotin Phosphorous Potassium Vitamin B2 Protein Vitamin B3 Vitamin B1 Magnesium Vitamin B5 Cauliflower is particularly high in vitamin C, vitamin K1 […]
Don’t Smoke Another Cigarette
Each year, almost 500,000 people die from this deadly habit. Smoking is a highly addictive behavior that causes great damage. The saddest thing of all is that nearly all of the cases of deaths related so smoking can be prevented. If there was one major thing you could do to avoid fatal disease and premature […]
Hot then Cold: Repeat 3X
Most people are familiar with the muscle relaxing benefits of a hot pack, soak or a bath. And anyone who has ever had an orthopedic injury, bump or bruise is probably familiar with the anti-inflammatory properties of a cold or ice pack. But rarely are people using the combination of the two approaches in what […]
