Think all fat is bad for you? Here’s everything you need to know about dietary fat, including how to choose healthy fats and the power of omega-3s. Fat is a type of nutrient, and just like protein and carbohydrates, your body needs some fat for energy, to absorb vitamins, and to protect your heart and brain health. For years we’ve been told that eating fat will add inches to … [Read more...]
Plant based diet considerations
Plant-based dietary patterns are becoming more popular and are associated with health benefits. Vegetarian diets (meat-free dietary patterns) are associated with reduced risks of many health conditions. Vegetarians have lower incidence of type 2 diabetes, obesity, coronary heart diseases, and other noncommunicable diseases, and greater life expectancy. Have you considered … [Read more...]
How to Naturally Prevent Autoimmune Disease Triggers
Nearly 10 million people in the U.S. have some type of autoimmune disease. That’s about 3 percent of the population. In comparison, cancer affects about 4 percent of the population. While it's common knowledge that regular cancer screenings are recommended, people rarely screen in advance for autoimmune disease or autoimmune triggers. Why is that? It affects almost the same … [Read more...]
Protein from Vegan Sources
Protein is the building blocks of our body. They play an important role in several functions in our body from transporting molecules to catalyzing reactions and replicating DNA. They are important for recovery, workouts and brain functions. Usually, it is assumed that you get proteins only from meat but there are several plant-based foods that are rich in protein. Many … [Read more...]
Diet Discipline 101: Keeping Track of What You Eat
Keeping track of what you eat is important. Too much of everything is bad, and a little would be the same. Source Knowing the right kind of food that fits your body’s nutritional requirements is a must. This keeps your body healthy and lessens your chances of getting sick. Balanced Diet A balanced diet is eating the right portions of food with different nutrients. … [Read more...]