For years now, we have been hearing about the health risks associated with eating trans fats. Trans fats are in much of the processed foods we eat regularly. There have been warnings on the dangers of trans fats but for the most part, people don’t seem to get alarmed enough to take a stand. Now with the…
There are many opinions on the benefits of drinking water. We need water to survive, and it’s one of the most natural things you can ingest. Most of us just drink water when we get thirsty, and that’s fine, but some experts say that drinking more water can fix almost anything wrong with your body.…
Spring is just about to give way to summer and many are taking the opportunity to get in shape and look their best. Not only does losing weight make you look better, it’s better for your health and it also makes you feel better about yourself. Losing weight is not easy for most people and…
Sugar is used by our bodies to create energy. Sugar is a carbohydrate which is an important source of energy. The problem is that our body takes sugar from the foods we eat and when that food is laced with extra sugar, it becomes a big problem. Modern diets are loaded with sugars and sweets. But as…
Having good digestion is a basic need to maintaining good health. Digestion is the process by which the body extracts all the nutrients it needs from the food we eat. Digestion problems can lead to a variety of health issues. With good digestion we not only feel better but get the most out of all…
Trying to eat healthy is on the minds of many Americans lately. As we find out more about what foods are bad for us, we also find out more about how difficult it is to recognize what foods are bad. It’s not easy to pick through all the packaging info and labels telling us what…
In recent times people have been getting more educated in making healthy food choices. One food purchasing choice that has been seeing more popularity among those concerned with health and the environment is locally grown food. So, what is the attraction to locally grown foods? Here is some information that will help make that clear. First off, what is…
For years we’ve been hearing about all the bad things in the soda we drink. It’s mostly the sugar that’s bad for you, and soda is loaded with it. Many studies have shown that sugar has negative effects on heart health, brain function, body weight and over all mood. Well it seems that the word…
There are many reasons for trying to eat the right foods, and now doing well at work is another one. Workers in America are known to live sometimes hurried stressful lives. For many people the average work day consists of getting up and getting ready, facing rush hour traffic, doing a full day’s work and then doing…