The benefits of drinking water go far beyond hydration, right into the weight loss spectrum. This post from Prevention shares insights on how drinking more water can help you lose weight! Water may very well be the most underrated nutrient—especially when it comes to weight loss. Sure, "calories in versus calories out" is still essential, but how much water you drink plays a ... Continue Reading
5 Misconceptions About Hormones You Need To Know
A Harvard-trained, and board-certified gynecologist shares what she wishes people understood about female hormones. Most don't understand important facts about hormones and this post from mindbodygreen.com has put together a list of five things everyone MUST know.Hormones drive so many actions in the body, from your metabolism to mood to whether hair stays on your head. They’re ... Continue Reading
Is Your Gut Health Being Destroyed by Junk Food?
Strong links between gut health and diet were discovered after researchers spent ten days on a junk food only diet. This post from Telegraph reports the findings of the experiment in which the subject lived on McDonald's meals for ten days straight. Eating junk food kills stomach bacteria which protect against obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, inflammatory bowel ... Continue Reading
Fat Zapping Power Foods You Should Be Eating
Nutrition experts claim eating certain foods definitely makes a difference if you need more energy or are looking to lose weight. This post from Women’s Health has put together 12 such power foods, categorized by their primary advantage. Another berry, fish, or nut is proclaimed a "superfood" about every other minute. (Insert eye roll here.) But truth be told, certain eats do ... Continue Reading
The Big Role of Diet in Controlling Hypertension
If left untreated, chronic high blood pressure can have deadly consequences â including heart attack and stroke. Hypertension can be treated with medications, but you can do your own part to control high blood pressure simply by eating a healthier diet. Eating for blood pressure regulation Eating to lower your blood pressure is all about simplicity and balance. Whole, fresh ... Continue Reading