Healthy Diet Adopting a healthy diet does not entail imposing severe restrictions, striving for an unattainable weight, or denying yourself the foods you enjoy. Rather, it pertains to experiencing positive feelings, gaining more stamina, promoting better well-being, and enhancing your emotional well-being. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be overly complicated. If you feel overwhelmed by … [Read more...]

  It’s well-established that sleep is essential to our physical and mental health. But despite its importance, a troubling percentage of people find themselves regularly deprived of quality sleep and are notably sleepy during the day. Though there’s a wide range of causes and types of sleeping problems, expert consensus points to a handful of concrete steps that promote more restful … [Read more...]

  Have you had a breakfast of oatmeal containing chopped walnuts and blueberries? Despite opinions from those who avoid carbohydrates, oatmeal is indeed a beneficial food. Oats are an excellent provider of whole grains and contain a protective starch known as beta-glucan which has the potential to decrease high cholesterol and lower the risk of certain cancers. (1) Owing to their … [Read more...]

  If there's one big takeaway from this year, it's this: It's time to stop fearing foods and instead find nourishment in the things that bring us joy. 2022 was the year for redefining "healthy." Healthy is personal; it's not one size fits all. When it comes to sizes, famous personalities such as Lizzo, Jameela Jamil, and Jonah Hill have used their platforms to declare that your physical … [Read more...]

If left unchecked, hypertension can be hazardous. Being overweight can increase your chances of having a stroke, heart failure, kidney failure and other health issues. Eating differently, increasing physical activity, and adhering to medication can assist in maintaining ideal blood pressure. What Is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)? The force of the blood flowing through the blood vessels is … [Read more...]

  : There are numerous advantages of meditation such as stress reduction, enhanced immunity, and deceleration of mental deterioration. Meditation, a practice that has been around for centuries, is now widely practiced by people from different backgrounds as a stress-relieving technique. It can be customized to suit various spiritual beliefs and can be utilized for a variety of … [Read more...]

How Nutrients Power the Cell and Shape Human Metabolism When we think of food, it's tempting to imagine it as "fuel" — like lumps of coal burned in the furnace of the body to keep it running. But this view is outdated. In reality, food is not just caloric energy — it's biological information. Each bite delivers a stream of biochemical signals that guide, regulate, and activate the cellular … [Read more...]

What is a “Mediterranean Diet?” When you think about Mediterranean food, your mind may go to pizza and pasta from Italy, or lamb chops from Greece, but these dishes don’t fit into the healthy dietary plans advertised as “Mediterranean.” A true Mediterranean diet is based on the region’s traditional fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seafood, olive oil, and dairy—with perhaps a glass or two of red … [Read more...]