We have a special guest on this week’s podcast. The Alternative Daily’s own Ralph Russo who share his story on his weight loss efforts and how hard it was for him to live a healthy life in New York...
Grain-based breakfasts have been shown to cause a larger impact on insulin levels than eggs and other high-protein options. They trick the body into craving and desiring more carbohydrates and quick sources of sugar because they raise blood sugar...
The symptoms of heartburn can make you feel like your heart is on fire, but taking medication to soothe it may put you at a higher risk for a heart attack. Research from Stanford University has linked common heartburn...
If you are 40 years young, you may begin to notice your favorite jeans getting snug, your vision may be fuzzy reading the morning paper, and stress might be creeping into your life a bit more. No need to...
As our world produces and demands more processed foods for convenience, marketers are also getting clever. Foods are being labeled to cater to those with dietary requirements or those looking to get healthy. But in the process, we’re also...
The American food supply has been contaminated. We talk about things like MSG, animal hormones, BPA, heavy metals, and the like (all bad), but there is one particular contaminant that needs to be eradicated more than anything else… SUGAR.
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Osteoporosis literally translates as "thinning of bone." It is a medical condition that results in the reduction of bone mineral density and bone mass, as well as deterioration of bone tissue.
This very serious disease can lead to bones that...
Not just for breakfast, eggs make a wonderful meal addition — or main course! — at any time of day. What's better than an omelet or frittata for lunch, loaded with your favorite veggies? Of course, in order to...
So many of us rely on a fresh, steaming cup of coffee to get going in the morning — and sometimes in the afternoon, as well! However, if you want to choose the perfect cup of coffee that's good...
We know that providing our bodies with good quality nutrition, sufficient hydration, and plenty of exercise plays a vital role in the state of our health. Yet, when it comes to achieving optimal well-being, this is not the whole...
