The color and feel of an avocado reveals its ripeness. Hard, bright green ones are 4 to 7 days away from being ripe. Those that are very dark with flecks of green are ready to eat. They are still firm, but have a slight flex when squeezed. Black avocados with mushy skin are past their prime and should be discarded. Another way to check is by the nub of the stem. If the stem removes easily and is … [Read more...]

Avocados are a versatile and healthy fruit that have been nationally embraced over the past decade. Not only are these fruits loaded with fiber and healthy fats, but they are also an excellent vitamin source. Furthermore, avocados aid in acting as a direct delivery system for certain vitamins which are better to gain directly from food due to not absorbing as well in supplemental forms. … [Read more...]

Millennials are well-known for drinking overpriced lattes and eating fancy breakfasts, such as toast covered with avocadoes. However, it may be wiser to use the money spent on such extravagances on sensible investments instead. To determine just how many lavish breakfasts such as avocado toast it would take to afford a home, a study was performed utilizing data from several cafes in 10 different … [Read more...]

There are many different benefits that come from intermittent fasting. One of the best things that happens when you fast is that you will lower your insulin levels and increase your HGH levels which will help you break down body fat and use it for energy. When you fast for a short time period you will also get the benefit of having a higher metabolic rate which will help you burn more calories. … [Read more...]

There has been research that shows scheduled fasting can help people lose weight. The evidence shows that it can help overweight and obese adults lose weight and can help them lower their risk for cardiovascular disease. It can also help to lower blood pressure as well as blood sugar. The two most effective forms of fasting included modified alternate day fasting as well as the 5:2 method. Most … [Read more...]

The keto autoimmune diet will help you burn fat and also lower the amount of inflammation in your body. There are many symptoms that can show you have autoimmunity such as fatigue, a recurring fever or abdominal pain. These can be caused by many different things such as gluten sensitivity or neurological stress. The keto autoimmune diet is high in fat and low in carbs. It typically eliminates … [Read more...]

There are many strategies that you can use to prepare for a water fast. There are many benefits that come from fasting as well. Fasting can help you stimulate fat burning, reducing inflammation, having a much better mental health and improving insulin sensitivity. There are also many people that shouldn't be doing an extended water fast. People who have eating disorders, pregnant women and young … [Read more...]

Cabbage is very good for your health and there are ways to make it taste good as well. Originally, cabbage was used as a type of medicine as the broth made from it was used to treat cancer and alleviate diarrhea and ulcers. There are many types of cabbage that are available such as green, red, savoy and Chinese. There are many different ways that you can eat cabbage as well, such as eating it raw … [Read more...]

Set point theory is the idea that the human body has a certain weight it wants to maintain and your body will adapt and hold that weight if it can. So you body will adjust to periods of more and less food and try to keep your weight the same. This is true in certain ways because our body has mechanisms in place that attempt to keep our weight stable. However, those mechanisms can only do so much … [Read more...]

Ketosis is a metabolic state that essentially is when you have ketone bodies that are elevated. This will get us into a process where we stop eating carbs and then our body uses fat as it's primary source of fuel. Our brain however cannot rely on fat for fuel alone, it needs another energy source. The keto diet is high in fat and moderate in protein and is the only diet defined by the presence of … [Read more...]

Sweet potatoes aren't just for the Thanksgiving table anymore, with good reason. Many people enjoy the flavor of sweet potatoes in side-dishes and even served up as fries. Moreover, from a nutritive standpoint the sweet potato makes the grade in nutritional numbers, beating the usual white potato staple in many categories. For example, a typical sweet potato has fewer calories, more protein and … [Read more...]

The trunk portion of the human body houses the components that are most key to maintaining body movement and balance. This area is routinely referred to as the body's core. It is a critical area. Most exercise regimens are greatly enhanced by including a core strengthening portion. However, while core strengthening positively impacts the entire population, it is particularly germane to the senior … [Read more...]

As the body ages and uses insulin with less speed and finesse, the body can weaken. This impaired use of insulin by the body is known as insulin resistance. It's widely regarded as a gateway condition. When it persists without lifestyle adaptations to assist the body in dealing with its slower uptake of insulin, it is a condition that makes it all too easy for the host to develop type two … [Read more...]

For Americans, data shows that autoimmune conditions are on the rise. An autoimmune disease, of which there are over 100, exists when the body becomes the target of the immune system. In essence, the system's default stance, which is to protect the body, backfires. Instead of attaching pathogens and mutant cells, the body's own cells and systems are attacked. This mishap can result in systemic … [Read more...]

US data shows that Americans are increasingly adding to their sleep debt. Billions are spent annually on over-the-counter sleep medications and mattresses and other sleep-inducing and enhancing products. Sleep studies are the norm. Disease factors like sleep apnea are an issue with many. However, even if physical issues are not at the heart of the problem, many people find sleep elusive. One issue … [Read more...]

Vitamin C is a water-voluble Supplement that helps boost our immune systems and is an antioxidant. Vitamin C also fights against infection, especially respiratory infections. If you take 200 mg daily it can also cut the severity and length of the common cold. It also produces Collagen, to help our bones and joints and even helps in the healing of wounds. You can find Vitamin C in many fruits and … [Read more...]

Autophagy is a natural body process. When the body experiences stressors the cells must act to meet them. Older cells, under such conditions may deteriorate to the point where they are destroyed to make way for newer and therefore more efficient cells. The natural process of autophagy thus enhances body strength. It can be induced through fasting, which is a well-known way to promote such cell … [Read more...]

Sports medicine has been a de-facto specialty in medicine and athletics for some time. It's widely understood that athletes, and in particular pro athletes, have special medical needs that warrant such a specialty. What's interesting and somewhat new is the advent of a sub-specialty that is now often a part of a sports medicine practice. This sub-specialty is mindfulness. No longer merely a hobby … [Read more...]

Dr. David Jockers regularly hosts an online nutritional podcast. With episode number 210, the doctor introduces Cynthia Thurlow. Thurlow, who is regarded as a fasting specialist in the nutrition community addresses how women, in particular, can use fasting as a technique. The podcast makes a podium for Thurlow's views and approach. She advocates special care for women, as their bodies are distinct … [Read more...]

Vitamin E is a great antioxidant used for many things in our diet and health. Our body does not make it unfortunately, so you will have to find it in supplements or food. Vitamin E that was absorbed through food rather than supplements had a much better effect on the health of the person. Research has shown that supplemental Vitamin E did not lower the risk of diseases. We don't have much … [Read more...]