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The brain, like any other organ in our body, needs food. Intense brain activity increases energy expenditure. It would seem that you need to eat more sweets but excessively high blood sugar levels are as bad as low sugar levels. Blood sugar spikes don’t help the brain to work efficiently, ... Views: 616
First of all, what is this beverage called espresso? The word espresso itself is derived from the Italian word meaning express. This is because espresso is ordered by and delivered quickly to the customer. Espresso was first made in Italy, although there is controversy over whether the name ... Views: 362
When you have a toothache, there are several reasons why this problem can occur. You should visit a dentist as soon as possible to have an examination with medical images to determine what is causing your pain. Here are some of the reasons for having a toothache along with the treatments for the ... Views: 469
Detoxification also happens to be known as detoxing and it happens to be a common word that has already come across once in your lifetime, isn't it? So, as you know that there are people who talk about the different ways in which they would be able to detox the body, here's presenting a guide to ... Views: 387
Everyone wants their family to be at their healthiest. Everyone wants their kids and their parents to live their happiest. A big part of what determines if we are able to do so are our food habits. They play a big role in our wellbeing and ability to stay healthy.
When it comes to diet, ... Views: 435
Up to one in eight Americans is actually an alcoholic. Do you know a loved one who suffers from alcohol addiction?
You might want to know how to help someone with alcoholism. This isn't easy to deal with for family and friends who don't want to see him or her suffer.
And yet, it's important ... Views: 547
Surely on some occasions, you have wondered if you should take natural probiotics supplements and which are the most recommended. We are going to shed light on these issues and demonstrate that our diet - even when we try to feed ourselves well - and the current lifestyle leaves more ... Views: 888
What is Medical Marijuana card Sarasota and what is it used for?
Medical marijuana card Sarasota is used to buy medical marijuana in Sarasota which is the legitimate way to buy it because it is a very controversial drug and it is very important for its users that they have this medical ... Views: 608
Brushing teeth is not just for getting it whitened or having fresh breath but it’s for overall health also. Here are some steps to be followed for efficient brushing of teeth:
Choosing correct toothbrush: You should choose a toothbrush with soft nylon bristles of appropriate size that fits ... Views: 418
You can decide on bins with lids for more compact items that normally get lost easily. All our stacking bins are created from heavy-duty, higher density, FDA approved polypropylene. There are particular things that you don't wish to keep in plastic storage bins. If your plastic storage bins ... Views: 1050
With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, stress is likely to be at an all-time high. Traffic, spending, eating and nerves are at an all time high, causing us to eat mindlessly.
This is the time of year there is a lot of stress eating. The very eating that sabotages your goals ... Views: 579
It has been said that we have two life timelines.
1. The chronological timeline
2. The quality of life timeline
Often, the quality of life ends 10 – 15 years sooner than the chronological. For many people the last 10 – 15 years is filled with sickness, disease, arthritis, and ... Views: 780
It has been said that we have two life timelines.
1. The chronological timeline
2. The quality of life timeline
Often, the quality of life ends 10 – 15 years sooner than the chronological. For many people the last 10 – 15 years is filled with sickness, disease, arthritis, and ... Views: 773
Something really bizarre happened to me as a result of going whole food, plant based. Beyond all the obvious benefits such as increased energy, 35 pound weight release after a few months into the lifestyle (without dieting), focus, clarity and mood balance, I actually fell in love with ... Views: 711
It’s likely you know someone has either had, or is scheduled for, a hip or knee replacement. In the past, it was the exception, rather than the rule, that we would go under the knife to replace a joint. Today, it has become an all to frequent topic of conversation at cocktail parties, networking ... Views: 596
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. and also the leading cause of death worldwide. More than half of the deaths that occur as a result of heart disease are in men.
Not only has heart disease become a common occurrence, so has diabetes, high blood ... Views: 665
"I’m going to quit eating plant based because I haven’t dropped any weight. This stuff doesn’t work,” was a comment posted on a Plant Based Eating Facebook group I’m a member of.
I cringe when I see comments like this. Why? Because the person likely went into the plant-based eating protocol ... Views: 624
If you’re looking for a healthy, efficient and sustainable way to release unwanted (and unhealthy) weight, a whole food, plant-based eating protocol is likely the best you can find.
When someone asks me what I’ve done to release 35 pounds in the last few months, I tell them I’ve gone plant ... Views: 739
September 16, 2018. This is the day my life changed forever. It’s the day I chose to stop consuming animal and dairy products. Initially, it was going to be for a seven-day period. Seven days turned into two weeks. Two weeks turned into a month. A month turned into six.
At this point, I don’t ... Views: 757
When I began exploring ways to minimize inflammation, I did what many people do; I hit the Internet. Google became my best friend. It didn’t take long to realize the answer to my dilemma was a whole food, plant-based diet.
What I quickly discovered was the plethora of books, videos, blog ... Views: 592
When you decide to make a change as dramatic as going from the S.A.D. (standard American diet) to a whole food, plant-based diet, there are bound to be challenges. To overcome the most obvious, set yourself up for success from the start.
Not only will you have a greater chance of sticking ... Views: 614
Clean eating… the latest buzz phrase in the world of eating.
While the term “clean eating” is one of the hottest buzz phrases in the past few years, it can often be confusing to the end user of exactly what this term means.
At its core, clean eating simply means choosing foods that are ... Views: 968
The last few days have been darned crazy. Due to extreme rains and the release of water from a lake upstream, the rivers have been rising to the point of flood conditions.
As a result, not only did we have to take our horses to higher ground, we were ordered to evacuate from our home.
It’s ... Views: 568
If you’ve been thinking of trying a plant-based diet and shared this fact with family and friends, there’s a strong possibility they’ve warned you of the dangers of eliminating meat and dairy from your diet.
“Where will you get your protein?” is more times than not the big warning.
“You ... Views: 519
If you saw a child fall in a pool of water, you wouldn’t hesitate to do everything in your power to pull the child to safety. Makes sense. Get them out of harm’s way.
So why is it, when it comes to one’s health, most people don’t do everything in their power to bring themselves to ... Views: 597
Body shaming. A hot topic and one we often have to approach with kid gloves. So much in fact, our fear of offending others may lead to disease, prolonged illness, even death.
It’s one thing to accept our bodies as they are. It’s another to be in complete denial that excess weight can be ... Views: 611
Ask someone why they decided to subscribe to a plant based diet and it will likely be one of three reasons.
1. Health
2. Compassion to animals
3. The environment.
Although they may begin for one reason, often they find all three become their motivation over time. This was my ... Views: 588
In a recent post on Facebook, the question “How do you feel about the term ‘hustle?'” was posed.
Although we’ve somehow been led to believe hustle is a bad thing, in reality it’s a part of life in all we do. Whether it’s our finances, health, relationships, business, you have to hustle. ... Views: 576
It never ceases to amaze me how much control over one’s health most people GIVE up. In reality, you have more control over your health than you may realize.
In a recent conversation with a nutritionist, the discussion of overweight and obesity issues in the adult population turned into a ... Views: 726
Recently, I hosted a 21 Day Plant Based Eating Challenge. The purpose of the challenge was to eat 100% whole food, plant-based as much as possible over the next 21 days. When you commit to this 100%, you will be amazed at the results.
For those new to eating plant based, this is a great way ... Views: 945
It’s amazing how quickly people give up on their vision for a healthier lifestyle. Avoid this happening to you by committing 100% to the 21 Day Challenge.
This is where it all begins. Day One. And this is where a lot of people think about starting fresh with a challenge like this, but by noon ... Views: 810
One of the greatest benefits of transitioning from the SAD – Standard American Diet to a intentional plant-based eating protocol is the consciousness that comes with making this type of change.
Keep in mind, this is NOT about being on a diet. Plant based eating is about a way of life that ... Views: 489
Unless one is 100% committed, it doesn’t take much to derail from a plant-based eating protocol based on what they perceive as judgment from others. Until you are well-established in this way of eating and living, be aware of what is likely to happen.
For example, when someone new to this ... Views: 584
It’s one thing to eat plant-based and another to have lots of variety in the flavors of the foods you enjoy. It may seem like there’s not a lot of variety in the flavor of your meals, yet, with the right ingredients you can really spice things up.
Here are just a few choices to spice things ... Views: 479
Today we are going to talk about something most people dare not discuss; POOP!
Yep! I said it. Poop.
Although something we all do, we either joke about it or don’t discuss it at all. Bad pops are no laughing matter. Actually, they can be a sign of very bad health.
Regular bowel ... Views: 783
Have you ever watched a puppy play? Their energy is nonstop. Or, what about a child out on the playground. They go and go and go.
One of the greatest benefits for those who go from the SAD – Standard American Diet – to a 100% WFPB – whole food, plant based – diet is ENERGY. Boundless ... Views: 483
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) about 75 million American adults (29%) have high blood pressure—that’s 1 in every 3 American adults.
And according to many experts, the numbers are on the rise.
Virtually anyone, including children, can develop high blood pressure. ... Views: 435
Food cravings are one of the main reasons people find it hard to start, and stick with, a plant-based eating protocol.
Yet, if you can make it through the first few days, most people find the unhealthy cravings disappear to be replaced by healthy cravings.
As one member of the Plant Based ... Views: 711
In the time I’ve been a WFPB (whole food plant based) eater I’ve heard a cross-section of people give various definitions of what this is. Everything from absolutely no animal or dairy products to a little in moderation to eat as much as you want of animal products as long as you have plants in ... Views: 425
The greatest challenge for many people on a plant-based diet is evaluating all the misinformation about things that are NOT healthy; like oil. Yet, despite the evidence, many people continue to pour what they assume to be healthy oils on the salads, beans, potatoes and other healthy foods thus ... Views: 440
“You’re eating too many carbs. You need more protein. You won’t be able to sustain yourself,” come the warnings from the uninformed.
Often the warnings come from friends and family who are overweight, unhealthy, dealing with various all-too-common diseases. Those who consume foods that are ... Views: 489
For anyone who is overweight and possibly obese… you didn’t get fat and unhealthy in a week so what makes you expect to lose all your excess weight and feel great in a week?
This thought came to me as I was watching one of my favorite plant-based leaders, Dr. Michael Greger, talking about his ... Views: 696
“I’m diabetic,” my friend informed me after his doctor visit.
“What type? 1 or 2?” I inquired.
“Type 2. My doctor told me to lose weight and change my diet, but I’m not sure I can do that,” my friend said matter-of-factually. “I feel like I’m drowning in this.
“Why?” I wondered aloud. ... Views: 567
Can food cause strokes? According to many leading authorities the answer is a resounding YES! Are all strokes caused by what we eat? Absolutely not!
However, the more you adhere to a plant-based diet, the more you minimize your risk of food induced strokes.
According to Parkwood Heights ... Views: 547
In the time I’ve been working with clients on intuitive eating, I’ve heard just about every buzzword there is for the latest and greatest diet. The problem is this; diets usually don’t work.
Well, in the short term they might, but long-term, most diets are not sustainable. And many are ... Views: 498
People gain an average of five to seven pounds over the winter months, a fact blamed on everything from holiday sweets, drinks, and comfort foods to cold weather and Seasonal Affective Disorder. But if we start healthy daily practices now we can feel better and weather the winter months ... Views: 879
Ask any Thai food lover and they would agree that fried rice made in the Thai style is one of the best dishes anyone can eat. You can add any curries of your choice and can watch it give you that perfect meal each time.
While different people have a different outlook towards cooking fried ... Views: 337
Many gum diseases can be caused by bad oral hygiene. The services provided by Hyde Park Dental will restore the health of your gums by diagnosing and treating numerous dental health problems.
Everybody should know that the health of their gums is as important as their teeth health. Usually, gum ... Views: 345