Don’t Let Your Smoothie Make You Sick: Do This Instead
By now, you’re probably used to seeing food recalls and aren’t surprised when yet another batch of lettuce is contaminated by E. Coli or some other prepackaged product has salmonella or listeria bacteria. When it gets to the point that eating starts to feel like playing Russian Roulette and the recalls just keep coming, it may be time to...
Why Now is a Great Time for a One-Month Sugar Detox
The chances are high that you consume more sugar than you know. Perhaps you have cut out sweet treats, but do you still enjoy things like salad dressing, dairy foods, and fruits like bananas? Even foods that may seem healthy can contain a lot of sugar, natural, and processed. If you are having issues dropping extra weight, feel sluggish,...
A Surprising Reason Why You Crave Junk Food at 3 a.m. (even when you aren’t high)
Do you find yourself digging into that tray of brownies or gobbling up a bowl of ice cream in the wee hours of the morning? Admit it, you are a nighttime food junkie, aren’t you? You may be surprised to learn that there is a good reason for your late-night binging and also a way to end this...
Burn Double the Fat By Exercising This Way
To eat or not to eat before exercising in the morning? This question has been circulating for years and years. One group says yes, eat before you exercise because it is needed to fuel the body. The other group says no, you will have more health gains if you exercise in the morning in a fasting state. One group...
Chemical Banned in Paint Strippers Discovered in Decaf Coffee
We are a coffee guzzling country, and our drinking habits are on the rise. According to the National Coffee Association, over 64% of Americans enjoy at least one cup of coffee daily. But, has your doctor urged you to cut down on caffeine? How much do you really know about that decaf cup of Jo you enjoy each day?...
5 of the Most Surprising Benefits of Citrus Fruits
With the citrus season in full swing, there is no better time than now to embrace all of the benefits that citrus has to offer. Just a hint…. it goes way beyond vitamin C. Citrus includes a wide variety of fruits with the most popular being grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes, and tangerines. Reaching for these tasty fruits during cold...
That Chronic Chip on Your Shoulder is Wrecking Your Health: Here’s How to Get Rid of It
Does that massive chip on your shoulder weigh you down? Do you wake up angry, frustrated, or bent out of shape? If so, you may need to increase your tolerance for the small hiccups in life that are dragging you down. The good news is, getting ahold of your quick-to-fire-off tendencies can have dramatic impacts, for the better,...
Turkey Neck Fixes That Really Work
Turkey neck is caused by a combination of loose skin, untoned muscles, and fat. Though it can be hard to keep the skin tight as you age, it is possible to exercise your neck muscles and reduce the appearance of turkey neck. Here are a few ways to help tone that flabby neck and keep your youthful appearance. Turkey neck...
Walnuts and Your Gut: A Bacteria Connection That is Good for Your Heart
There is no arguing; walnuts are good for your health. There are numerous research-backed reasons to add this full-bodied nut to your diet. An exciting, newly released study makes a strong connection between walnuts and gut bacteria, leading to heart health. Let’s crack into all the benefits that walnuts have to offer and uncover what researchers are now saying...
5 Ways to Protect You and Your Family From Deadly Coronavirus
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you’ve likely heard about and been sufficiently terrorized by reports of a new, deadly coronavirus that is sweeping the globe. Is the media sensationalizing this virus, or is it a legitimate global emergency? What exactly is a coronavirus, and how can you protect your family from this...
