Though you may think that food only affects your physical health, experts know that what you eat impacts every system of your body…including your brain. Food can stimulate the brain and deliver vital nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals that not only help increase memory and brain function but can protect against cognitive decline as well. If you tend to lose your keys on a daily basis or are always forgetting important details, you’ll want to add these foods to your diet to sharpen your memory today.
10 ‘Healthy’ Foods You Have To Stop Eating
It’s easy to get caught up in the latest fad diet or to be tempted to try the newest healthy food. We all know that diet sodas and artificial sweeteners should be avoided, but there are many deceptively unhealthy “health” foods on the market. Sometimes, you have to be a food sleuth to spot the difference. To help you out, here are ten “healthy” foods you should avoid. [Read more…]
Say Goodbye To Breast Tenderness: 7 Ways To Treat Sore Breasts Naturally
Breast pain and tenderness is one of the sure signs that your hormones are in flux. Whether it’s a clue that your cycle is coming soon or you’re experiencing hormonal changes due to pregnancy, illness or menopause, your breasts can be the first part of your body affected. Some women even experience severe breast pain right before their period. If you find your breast pain is cyclical, the good news is it can be treated easily at home. [Read more…]
If Your Poop Sticks To The Bowl, This Is The Problem
There’s a lot of information in your poop. From how much you poop and how often, to its consistency, your stools can tell you what’s going on inside your body. If your poop sticks to the side of the toilet bowl, it’s a sign that something is irritating your digestive tract. You may just need more water throughout the day, or there may be something more serious going on. Read on for more causes of — and how you can avoid — sticky poop. [Read more…]
Start Eating These 7 Foods Now to Build Your Winter Immunity
You have likely incorporated at least a few immune-boosting foods into your diet in the last few months since COVID-19 started sweeping the globe. However, with winter fast-approaching, there is no time like the present to throw everything you can into keeping your immune system in fighting form. Not just because of the coronavirus, but because of the winter cold and flu season, which is still a genuine and viable threat. Here are the top 7 foods to include in your diet today to build your winter immunity and keep the sniffles at bay.
18 Easy Survival Ingredient Swaps When You’ve Run Out
On March 11th, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic. Shortly following this alarming announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that Americans keep a 14 day supply of food and other essentials. Not surprisingly, this ignited a mass rush to supermarkets, with people hoarding groceries, sanitary items, and cleaning products. Many stores have been left struggling to keep up with the surge in demand. In one poignant example, sales of dried beans surged by 400 percent as compared to the same week in the previous year.
Tips For Navigating The Grocery Stores During a Pandemic
While it may be impossible to avoid the grocery store entirely, there are steps you can take to shop smart and maintain good hygiene while you are out. Even if you aren’t “high risk” and don’t see an issue going places, you are still susceptible to the disease and may act as a carrier, giving the virus to someone you love. Everyone has to do their part and come together to help flatten the curve. Follow all recommendations from the CDC and other approved government sources and try these helpful tips to protect yourself (and your family) when you need groceries.
Take Action Now: Avoid Coronavirus by Boosting Your Immune System (here’s how)
By now, you probably realize that a healthy diet, adequate sleep, proper water intake, and regular exercise are the foundational building blocks of a healthy diet. Usually, simple solutions are always the best, and this statement is certainly true when it comes to boosting your immune system. If you have been worried about the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there are a few things you can do to help boost your defenses against viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens…naturally.
Trying to Get Pregnant? What You Should be Eating
Congrats! You and your partner have decided that you are ready to add another member to your family and have started trying for a baby. Whether this is your first or your sixth pregnancy, it is still a huge deal, and eating right is one of the best things you can do to not only help you get pregnant faster but to help ensure that you have a healthy, happy pregnancy from the beginning. Starting to eat like you’re expecting now before you ever get a positive pregnancy test is the best way to prepare your body for pregnancy and help increase your chances of conceiving sooner.
7 Kitchen Hacks to Create Healthy and Quick Meals
I get it; your schedule is busy. You work, you exercise, you run errands, you spend time with your family and friends. Taking the time to eat can be hard. Taking the time to eat well is even harder. Or is it? In fact, cooking and preparing healthy, whole foods can often be just as quick as ordering takeout or popping in a frozen pizza…without the dangerous ramifications. If you’ve always wanted to start cooking healthy food at home, check out this article to help you create delicious meals even on the busiest nights.