7 Steps to Eating Mindfully and Why it is Important
The ancient Buddhist principle of mindfulness is centered around placing meditative awareness into whatever task you are undertaking. Mindful eating is a way to connect with your meal and to experience the purpose and pleasure of eating to the fullest. Due to the hectic modern lifestyle that many of us lead, we often eat while performing other tasks; often...
The Myth of Zero Calories
Many people believe that by consuming beverages and foods that are labeled zero-calorie, it’s okay to indulge without a thought. Still others are under the impression that there are certain negative calorie foods that will burn more calories than what is ingested. Here is a look at the reality when it comes to zero and negative-calorie products. Diet beverages If you still...
Resveratrol Supplements May Block Some Exercise Benefits – Get Resveratrol from Food Instead!
The phytonutrient resveratrol has been receiving a lot of attention lately for its antioxidant properties. However, a new study shows that taking it in supplement form may actually have certain detrimental effects. Resveratrol is found naturally in grapes, blueberries, mulberries, cranberries, peanuts and jackfruit, along with several other foods. It is found in red wine because of the grape content,...
8 Reasons Your Hormones Have Betrayed You and How to Put Them in Line Naturally
Your hormones are important for making sure different parts of your body work together, as well as for regulating activity levels of most of the organs including the heart, brain, liver and gut. For women, these chemical compounds can have powerful effects on the menstrual and ovulation cycles, as well as essential functions like arousing sexual desire, keeping the...
Move Over Chicken: 3 Different Eggs to Boost Health
When we think of eggs, we normally conjure up images of a white or brown-colored chicken egg. For sure, chicken eggs are an amazing addition to any diet. Here are just a few of the amazing health benefits of eggs. Eggs contain lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which help reduce the risk of developing cataracts. One egg contains 6...
5 Ways to Feng Shui Your Bedroom and Why You Should
How often do you pay attention to the organization of your living space? Do you feel cramped, lifeless and without energy in your home? Maybe you need to feng shui your home. This ancient art and science was developed nearly 3,000 years ago in China. It is based on a comprehensive knowledge that demonstrates how to balance energies in...
Smoking Linked to Abnormal Gene Function in the Lungs
A new study performed at Weill Cornell Medical College has found that that the lung cells of smokers show damage at the genetic level which is similar to the damage seen in the cells of lung cancer patients. This damage was apparent even in smokers who had healthy chest X-rays and no damage detected by routine medical tests. The...
4 Reasons Not to Eat Frozen Dinners and How You Can Make Your Own
Frozen dinners were first marketed in 1949 by Albert and Meyer Bernstein under the brand Frozen Dinners, Inc. They sold under the name "One-Eyed Eskimo" that same year. Jack Fisher also made frozen dinners available at bars and taverns, during this same period, under the name "FridgiDinner." However, neither company was nearly as successful as Swanson's, who truly "perfected"...
Adrenal Gland Sends Warning to Obese Men
Results from a study presented at The Endocrine Society’s 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco recently revealed that overweight and obese men secrete greater amounts of stress hormones after eating - which likely makes them more susceptible to illness. With skyrocketing obesity becoming a serious health problem across the globe, medical researchers are looking at various approaches to reduce the...
Beat the Heat with 5 Healthy Popsicles
It is hot, and you are craving something cool and slightly sweet to take the edge off. Before you head to the store and cram your freezer with artificially sweetened or high-fructose laden ice pops, consider making some of your own. Not only will you provide your body with great nutrition, but you will avoid dangerous processed ingredients that...
