There is more evidence of the link between obesity and carbohydrates. For optimal health, focus on a diet rich in veggies, some fruit, healthfully-raised meats, and healthy fats. And keep exercising, too! Read more here.
Author: PipeTabor
Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
The research continues to show that our lifestyle habits do impact our risk of cancer. Eat more vegetables and fruit. Consume less (or no) alcohol. Exercise. Drink plenty of filtered water. To your health!
Accumulation of Toxins in GMO-Food
This is a sad article about the accumulation of toxins in genetically-modified organisms and compares levels in GMO, non-GMO, and organic foods. Please buy non-GMO as much as possible! (Note: the reason the term is “genetically-modified organism” is because non-plant DNA has been spliced into the plant DNA–bottom line: it […]
Diet Changes Benefit Depression
What we eat does make a difference in how we feel, and I’m not referring only to stomach-aches! Eating our food intolerances can adversely affect our mood including depression and anxiety. Gluten is notorious for causing depression and anxiety–please try a gluten-free diet for at least 6 weeks and see […]
Exercise for Depression
There is just no substitute for exercise. Please get moving at least 30 minutes daily at least 5 days per week (and preferably every day!). Exercise literally can help resolve depression in many people. Read more here.
Trying to Reduce Salt? Try Herbs and Spices!
Many people are salt sensitive–whether it is impacting their blood pressure, digestion, etc. One way to reduce salt intake is to include herbs and spices in your foods. And an additional benefit is that most of our herbs and spices are healthy for us, too!! Some of my favorites are […]
Saturated Fat–Good or not??
Saturated fat has long been determined to be bad for our health. But the evidence just doesn’t support this. It is important to consume only healthfully-raised animals and their products. It is also important to include a variety of fruits and veggies. And it is important to not over-eat, not […]
Honey May Be Key to Reducing Antibiotic Resistance
Scientists are realizing that honey may contains keys to reducing the effects of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This may be good news on many levels–to protect our bees as well as our health! Read more here.
Gut Bugs and Crohn’s–Diversity of Healthy Bacteria May Be Key
It has been discovered that those suffering from Crohn’s tend to have less diversity in their gastro-intestinal flora (bacteria)–affectionately called “gut bugs”. This may cause a change in early treatment protocols which have included the use of antibiotics. Supporting healthy gut bugs with good quality probiotics as well as fermented […]
A Happy Life . . .
Did you know that research is revealing that practicing self-acceptance actually works towards building a happier life?? And a happier life can be connected to a healthier perspective and life. Prayer and meditation are 2 means of working towards this goal. Please read more here. Wishing you happiness and health!!
