For a number of reasons, plant-based diets have become increasingly popular in many countries, including the U.S. Whether for ethical or health-conscious reasons, people are hungry for high-quality plant-based protein foods.
Quality protein foods are essential for a healthy and balanced diet, and it’s a common misunderstanding that people following plant-based diets are unable to consume “enough” protein.
I’m a big fan of building as much movement into your everyday life as possible, like walking instead of driving or having an active hobby like gardening.
But a lot of my patients strive for a lean, toned look that can come with a regular aerobic exercise program, be it jogging or cycling/spinning or swimming or whatever.
As long as you don’t overdo it and exhaust yourself on a regular basis, all well and good, especially for your cardiovascular system.
Years ago, yes, even I used to enjoy the taste of sugar from time to time. These days, however, I know better than to touch the stuff, and I always advise my patients to avoid it as well. Sugar is such an awful, addictive and damaging substance that it’s best to think of it as a biohazard and keep it well out of reach!
Following a heart-healthy diet is suggested for all people with high blood pressure, including those on blood-pressure-lowering medications. Eating foods with nutrients like potassium and magnesium may be especially helpful.
Ever notice how the calf muscle seems to get little attention? Rarely do group fitness classes dedicate blocks of time to calves and calf exercises like they do for ab workouts or butt workouts.
While the calf muscle often goes unnoticed as an important muscle, it’s more important than you think … and ideally it’s part of any leg workout.
Menopause is the permanent end of menstruation and fertility, defined as occurring 12 months after your last menstrual period.
You can start to transition into menopause as early as your mid-30s, with most women entering menopause in their 40s or 50s (the average age is 51 in the U.S.).
Potassium is an important electrolyte and the third most abundant mineral in the body. It is the main compound that interacts with sodium to perform a number of important functions every single day, especially balancing fluids and mineral levels within the body. That’s why having low potassium levels can be so dangerous.
Gluten is an incredibly abundant part of the food supply, but it’s also one of the most common triggers for gut issues and food intolerances or allergies in the world.
In fact, there’s a good chance you or someone you know has experienced gluten intolerance symptoms, oftentimes without even realizing gluten is the cause of those symptoms.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few years, it’s hard to miss the fact that kale is super popular — and extremely good for you, too.
But if you’re not familiar with eating kale, it can be a tough food to swallow, thanks to its slightly bitter taste. Luckily, this massaged kale salad will have you eating and loving the vegetable in no time.
Getting to know the types of chronic stress making the body feel unsafe and driving an overactive fight-or-flight response is the first step in lowering their impact on us.
Keep in mind that “stress” is broadly defined as anything that impacts the body’s natural balance (called homeostasis), but it’s not a pie-in-the- sky, vague New Age concept, rather a real, measurable, predictable, physiological response to perceived threats causing a burden on the HPA axis.
I’m the nutritionist at Dr. Lipman’s Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and I recently received a diagnosis of osteoporosis. Everyone asked, “you mean osteopenia?” thinking maybe it was the more moderate beginning of bone loss.
No, it was a full blown osteoporosis diagnosis. I was shocked and everyone at the wellness center was confused. I walk-the-walk, as they say. I eat healthy, exercise, my weight is healthy, and I’ve been doing this for most of my life.
About 200,000 people are admitted to the hospital for pancreatitis each year in the United States, and the number continues to rise.
This is a very serious and painful condition that requires careful medical observation, but a pancreatitis diet and lifestyle changes can help prevent and treat this unpleasant condition.>
A lot of someone’s health can be traced to the gut — specifically gut bacteria.
In the 1670s, scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek first discovered the complex world of bacteria. At the time, he defined it as “free-living and parasitic microscopic protists, sperm cells, blood cells, microscopic nematodes and rotifers,” according to the University of California Museum of Paleontology.
Most people think of bacteria within the body as a cause of getting sick or developing certain diseases, but did you know that at all times there are actually billions of beneficial bacteria present within all of us?
In fact, bacteria make up the microbiome, an integral internal ecosystem that benefits gut health and the immune system.
What drink is insanely inexpensive to make, keeps skin glowing, aids in digestion, can help you lose weight and is packed with vitamin C?
No, it’s not an elixir sold on late-night infomercials. It’s lemon water, and there are a long list of lemon water benefits that should make you consider adding it to your daily routine.
It’s no secret that sitting for long periods of time is hard on the body — but not all sitting is the same. Hunkering down in a car or a plane, for instance, combines sedentariness with a cramped environment and ergonomically unfriendly seating.
For many people, this is a sure-fire route to discomfort that may linger long after they stand up.
Inflammation is a natural response of the body to injury or infection, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to a variety of health problems, including: heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. To combat chronic inflammation, it is important to adopt anti-inflammatory habits that can help reduce the risk of these conditions. Here are five anti-inflammatory habits that have been shown to be effective in reducing inflammation in the body:
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the wearable health technology that has come of age, giving us a window into the working of our bodies. For me, it represents an important step in taking control of your health – and away from Big Pharma and putting it, whenever possible, where it belongs – in your hands.
Let’s face it: Long hours at the gym or hitting the pavement on distance running is a deal breaker for many of us. We all want to burn more calories to help out with weight loss and getting lean and shredded.
Whether you are a guy who’s looking to reveal your abs before beach season, or a woman who’s interested in toning up for summer poolside hangouts, maximizing your calorie burn is an absolute must. The great news is that there are plenty of effective exercises for burning calories you can easily work into your routine.
Belly fat can be more than uncomfortable and make your clothes a bit tighter, it can be harmful. Catherine Johnston, a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer explains, “Abdominal fat’s more dangerous form is called ‘visceral fat.’ This is the fat that can surround the organs and can cause inflammation, which often contributes to chronic diseases including diabetes and heart disease.”
About 110,000 deaths could be prevented each year if middle-aged and older U.S. adults spent as little as 10 minutes more per day engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, according to Pedro Saint-Maurice, PhD, and his team, who tracked data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. “These findings support implementing evidence-based strategies to improve physical activity for adults and potentially reduce deaths in the United States,” Saint-Maurice writes in the March 2022 issue of JAMA.
The truth is, no single food contains superpowers to optimize your health. Rather than running out to buy the latest “superfood” you just read about – really there is none – it’s best to focus on keeping a variety of healthy foods in your kitchen and creating a “super diet.”
In the modern age, people are increasingly keen to reduce their carbohydrate intake in a bid to lose weight. As a result of this, a high proportion of contemporary diet plans are focused on cutting carbs and in some instances eliminating them entirely, although this is fraught with numerous risks and potential health concerns.
If you have high cholesterol, making lifestyle changes can be an essential part of managing it. That might include exercising more regularly, choosing healthier beverages, or changing your diet.
If you are watching what you eat, it’s not just a matter of avoiding foods that are bad for cholesterol, but also embracing those that can potentially help lower it.
That said, watching what you eat doesn’t have to mean eating less or being hungry; it just means making better food choices and establishing smart snacking habits to make sure you feel satisfied.
