Here is a great report on the impact that lifestyle changes have on the quality of life–specifically for those with diabetes and pre-diabetes in this research, but certainly other researchers have found similar positive benefits. So, what lifestyle changes afford these health benefits?? You guessed it, exercise and diet. Walking […]
Nutrition and Diet
Obesity is Linked with Carbohydrate Consumption
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Diversity Your Diet–for your health and the planet’s . . .
This is an interesting pod-cast about how the lack of diet diversity is not only bad for our health, but bad for the planet, too. One way to achieve a more varied diet is to eat seasonally. An interesting perspective and experience of this is in Barbara Kingsolver’s book entitled […]
Do We Really “Outgrow” Allergies??
I’ve always said, “No”. Our reaction to the foods may change but I believe the allergy or intolerance persists–with different and/or deeper symptoms. This article supports my theory. Read on . . .
