The Gut Bacteria and Depression Connection
Research is increasingly showing a mind-body connection. Did you know, for example, that depression could be a result of bacteria in your gut? In 2012, scientists at University College Cork discovered that brain levels of serotonin, or the ‘happy hormone,’ are regulated by the amount of bacteria in the gut …
Just How Important ARE Prenatal Vitamins?
Are you pregnant, or thinking of becoming pregnant, with one of the four million babies the CDC estimates will be born in the United States next year? You want your baby to be healthy and strong, but statistics suggest that one in nine of these babies will be born pre-term …
Monday Meals: Big Avocado Toast Inspiration
Whether you are new to the avocado toast trend or the tasty stack is an old favorite, some fresh ideas for topping your toast are always welcome. Avacados are unique fruits. Their creamy texture is a result of a very high fat content. That fat however, is the heart-healthy monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid called oleic acid. …
Avoid Cheat Day While On The Keto Diet
On the Keto Diet? Ditch the cheat day. Just one dose of carbohydrates can damage blood vessels. The often embraced ‘cheat day’ is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus says that just one 75-gram dose of …
Your Omega-3 Source Matters: Supplements Vs. Foods
It’s well known that too much fat in the diet isn’t healthy, but there is a particular fatty acid that is necessary: Omega-3. This is considered an essential fat because it isn’t made by the body and can only be obtained from food. Read on to learn more about omega-3, …
How To Be Fit Over 40
Almost everyone notices small changes in their body as they age-although the degree and pace that these changes occur depend on several factors. Genetics plays a strong role (the old adage “look at your mom to see how you’ll age”) is partially true. But, even with a strong family history …
Why Women Crave Chocolate—and How to Increase Your Willpower
You’re doing so well on your diet. You’re controlling your portions. You’re choosing healthy foods. You’re exercising. You’re losing weight. But then that stressful week happens. Your boss asks you to stay late. Your car breaks down, and your kids need you to drive them to extra practices. Your dog …
The Long-Term Effect of Weight Teasing on Girls
Jennifer Leslie was always the tallest kid in her class, but also the heaviest. She was never an unhealthy eater, but was constantly ridiculed for her size. Once puberty hit, Leslie grew more height-wise and thinned out, but was still larger than many kids her age, so the teasing didn’t …
Spice Up Your Health – With Cinnamon!
The period of pumpkin is done and we are now tuning our salivary glands toward the season of cinnamon! Cinnamon rolls, cinnamon lattes, cinnamon cider! One of the top ten most popular spices worldwide, cinnamon is not just a way to spice up your breads or your oatmeal. It provides …
Tips To Turn Holiday Treats Healthy
Visions of sugarplums may be dancing in your head, but your conscience is telling you to cut that out. You know that those decadent holiday favorites, but sweet and savory, are loaded with sugar, salt and fat —and that this is the hardest time of year to make healthy choices. But healthy …