Category Archives: Diets

There’s never a bad time to start a walking routine. It doesn’t take much time, and all you need is some comfortable and supportive shoes (or boots). Compared to the cost of a gym membership or equipment, the cost is small, and the best part may be that the schedule is extremely flexible. Walking is ...click here to read more

There is no shortage of things to zap you emotionally or physically. Family responsibilities, a draining job, financial struggles, and more can all leave you feeling burned out, exhausted, and ragged. It can make it hard to care about anything and leave you feeling like you have nothing to give. That’s called burnout, and it ...click here to read more

Plant-based diets, or at least the term plant-based diets, are all the rage these days. Although the style is nothing new, the terminology may be. Vegetarianism, veganism, the Mediterranean diet, and the DASH diet, after all, are all plant-based. Many people are turning towards plant-based diets to take advantage of potential health benefits. According to ...click here to read more

You don’t have to look much further than the Standard American Diet – or the Western diet – to learn the cause of the obesity epidemic and other diseases. But why is American food so unhealthy? It’s not just the Americans overeating, which they do, but also that what they eat is bad for them. ...click here to read more

If you’re eating a meal or having a snack featuring ginger, you can taste it. It’s got an unmistakable sweet, sharp, and almost spicy warmth. Sometimes you may see information claiming that ginger is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and that it can help your health. Is it true, or is ginger just another ...click here to read more

You might be struggling to stick to your new year’s resolution to eat healthier because you either started with no plan or you’re trying to do too much. If you’re having trouble, there are three steps that might make things a lot easier for you. The first is to try and only eat real food. ...click here to read more

One may argue that one of the biggest health problems in America may have a relatively simple fix. The problem is fiber intake; the solution is to eat more of it. Dietary fiber serves several functions. It’s well known that it plays an essential role in good digestion by softening and providing bulk to stool ...click here to read more

If you are one of the many adults suffering from knee osteoarthritis pain, you may want to learn how diet and exercise can help. Knee pain can be debilitating and frustrating. Fortunately, recent studies indicate that some simple lifestyle changes can be made to provide relief. In this blog post, we’ll look at the research ...click here to read more

Over the past few years, people have come to think of potatoes as an unhealthy vegetable, but new research suggests that they can be part of a healthy diet. With the trend of diets such as paleo and keto, potatoes have been tossed to the side and developed a reputation for causing weight gain and ...click here to read more

Vegan food has become a bit of a trend lately, and for a good reason. It has been shown to have many health benefits, including lower heart disease risk, decreased body weight, and low cholesterol levels. However, some people are only eating raw plant foods as an extreme form of veganism which may be causing ...click here to read more

According to a new study, people who consume an unhealthy diet are more likely to suffer from depression. So, if you’re trying to watch your waistline, you may also want to watch your mental health. The research from Macquarie University analyzed data from 169 adults aged 17 to 35 and found that those who consumed ...click here to read more

If you’re unsure of what type of diet may be best for you, a new study may be of interest. Researchers have found that the health benefits of a low-carb vegan diet are the same as a vegetarian diet. So, if you’re looking for an animal-free way to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, ...click here to read more

If you know about healthy eating patterns, you’re likely familiar with the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. But if you’re just starting to test out heart-healthy eating, the specifics of the diet can get a little bit murky. The Mediterranean diet is more of an eating style instead of a rigid list of specific ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for ways to keep your brain healthy as you age, avoiding a high-fat diet may be something to consider. A recent study found that consuming a high-fat diet for a long time can shrink the brain. The good news is that switching to a healthier diet can reverse the effects. So, if ...click here to read more