Acai supplements have become extremely popular recently, and it is no surprise when you look at the ads. Who wouldn’t want to take a supplement that “melts off the pounds”, detoxifies the body and is great source of antioxidants. In fact, it almost sounds too good to be true…and that’s because it is too good […]
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Too Little Sleep May Lead to Diabetes
Lack of sleep has been linked to several health problems such as increased risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity and certain types of cancers. Last week, researchers added another reason to make sure that you are getting adequate sleep. They found that people who get less than 6 hours of sleep per night are 4.5 […]
Vitmain C May Prevent Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the body. In December, I wrote about how Diet Can Help Manage Gout. One dietary treatment mentioned is that vitamin C may be able to help in the prevention or treat of this disease, and a new study published in the Archives […]
Low Carb or Low Fat…What to Choose for Weight Loss?
People who cut out carbs lose more weight than those on a high-carb diet right? Wrong…one more study confirms that a calorie is a calorie and it doesn’t matter if it comes from carbohydrates, protein or fat when it comes to weight loss. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) studied 811 overweight people for two […]
How Much Sugar Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
Currently, there is not a specific limit set on how much sugar one should eat, and you will find different guidelines depending on where you look. The Dietary Reference Intake Reports of the National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition boards suggest that you limit sugars to a maximum of 25% of your total calories. […]
What Does “Clean Eating” Mean?
Clean Eating has become a buzz word in nutrition. There are clean eating books, magazines and websites. While this may be a newer term, it is not a new way of eating. In fact, it’s taking a step back and eating foods closer to the way they were prepared by our ancestors. So, what does […]
How to Choose a Sports Drink
Sports drinks can help improve performance for athletes who participate in endurance sports lasting > 1 hour. The primary functions of sports drinks are that they help to hydrate athletes, they provide carbohydrate energy and they replace electrolytes lost in sweat. But with all of the beverages out there, how do you know which one […]
Cereal That Won’t Leave You Hungry Mid-Morning
When you walk through the grocery store, it is easy to see that cereal is one of the most popular breakfast choices. After all, how many other foods take up an entire isle of the store? Cereal can be a great choice because it is quick and easy, it tastes great and it can be […]
Fat-Free Vs. Regular: What Should I Choose?
Food shopping can be so confusing, especially with all of the different health claims and information on product labels. One question that people often ask is whether they should choose reduced-fat or regular products. The answer to that question really depends on the product, and reading the food label can be the best way to […]
Make Your Home Healthy After the Holidays
Let’s face it; the holidays are a difficult time of year. While we may have had the best intentions of watching portions at the holiday meals or not overdoing it with the Christmas cookies, many of us probably ate a little (or a lot) more than we had planned. There is no better time than […]