Let’s talk FIBER. Why you need it in your daily diet, how much fiber you need daily and best sources of the two types of fiber. A high-fiber diet is linked to lower risk of developing some cancers, especially colon and breast cancer. In addition, it helps lower the “bad type” of LDL cholesterol and […]
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The practice of mindfulness has many healing benefits for your body, mind and soul. Just being mindful for 5 minutes a day can change your health. Don’t believe it? Here is proof: A study by Dr. Richard Davidson (Director of the Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience at the University of Wisconsin) of Meditating Monks found that
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Fermented foods have been at the forefront lately but they have been around for centuries, so why this renewed interest in them now? Research exploring these live products and their effect on gut, brain, and body health has revitalized public interest. Lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium are but a few of the essential, healthy bacteria that are
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For ages Doctors have been telling us to reduce salt intake for a healthy heart and to help reduce blood pressure. Research now shows that salt has little do with heart disease and reducing high blood pressure. In fact some studies indicate salt restriction does more harm than good. What we really should be
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The key to successful weight control is learning to listen to your body’s cues. You want to eat when you feel hungry, but not famished. Feeling overly hungry can trigger overeating. The following tips can help you get in touch with the signs of hunger and satiety to prevent overeating: Stick to a schedule –
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