There’s a good reason experts advise you to shop the outside of the grocery store, where most of the fresh foods can be found. Packaged and processed foods have a tendency to be higher in salt and sugar. They also can have “hidden” trans fats. These extra ingredients may make food taste better, but they…
Month: January 2020
Longevity Watch: Muscle and Bone
Improving one’s diet, exercising, taking supplements to fill nutritional gaps, having a healthy social and spiritual life–all the steps we take to become and stay healthy are a part of any quest to live long and prosper. As we age, the wrinkles, the decrease in bone density and muscle strength, the brain fog and fading…
Digest This!: Tips For Your Digestive Health
Could some simple fixes like mindful eating and natural digestive aids help with bloating, gas, heartburn, and indigestion? Consider these tips for your digestive health. Try mindful eating Being more attentive while we eat can serve many purposes aside from avoiding digestive discomfort. It can help us appreciate and enjoy our food more and slow…
Embrace Non-Starchy Veggies
Small, achievable steps are the best way to reach major goals. One small step you can take to help improve your food choices is to increase your intake of non-starchy vegetables. Starchy vegetables are lower in fiber and nutrients, and they turn to sugar very quickly once you consume them, which increases the likelihood that…
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