Diet and Nutrition

You don’t need to be a bodybuilder to maintain or increase your consumption of protein. Protein is a biological building block that remains a critical component of every cell of your body. Today, we’re going to take a look at a few easy to follow tips to help you up your protein intake and stay healthy.

The Mediterranean diet has repeatedly been named one of the healthiest and most effective diets out there. In fact, it is thought to prevent cardiovascular disease, lower rates of Alzheimer’s disease and cancer, and lead to a longer life. For those of us who wish to lead healthier lives, the Mediterranean diet is certainly a lifestyle change to consider.

We can’t survive without nutrition from food, but it’s also inexplicably bound up with our emotions. It helps us calm down from anxiety or stress and makes us feel more like ourselves. Today, we’re going to talk about some ways that we can help curb and control these food cravings and ensure an overall healthier diet.

If you’re looking to support your immune system, probiotics might be able to help. Probiotics are supplements that are designed to help balance the “good” and “bad” bacteria within your digestive system.

Counting calories is a longtime practice often associated with healthy eating. But as it turns out, this is one of the least important things to worry about when losing weight.

Nutrition labels can encourage you to make healthy choices. Fortunately, if you start a search online, you can learn all about the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new changes to nutritional labels and what they mean for you. Whether you’re an avid nutrition label checker or prefer to ignore them, they’re something you can […]

There are many types of “nutritional philosophies” you can follow. But Mark Hyman, doctor and author of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?, has tried most of these different types of diets and was left unsatisfied. So, Hyman decided he’d create his very own diet: the Pegan diet.

When you eat dairy products, do they leave you feeling bloated, gassy, or generally uncomfortable? You may have lactose intolerance. Start a search today to find lasting relief for lactose intolerance.  If you want to freely enjoy your favorite dairy products, you still can! Lactose intolerance doesn’t have to stop you from eating cheese, yogurt, […]