For most people, yes, bread is healthy. The biggest exception to this is people who have Celiac disease and should never eat wheat. For the rest of us, the right kind of bread can be eaten in moderation. The problem comes, as is often the case, when people overdose on the wrong bread products. That’s why I’m writing this article. To help you understand what type of bread is healthy so you can make the best choice in any situation. Continue reading “Is bread healthy?”
How diet affects mental health
When it comes to diet, some people (not all!) can admit that what we eat affects the physical health of our bodies. But there still seem to be many more people that don’t see how our diets can possibly affect our mental health. Yet there is more and more research connecting the two. It’s a two-way street between diet and mental health and I want to show you that you may have more control over how you feel than you think! Continue reading “How diet affects mental health”
How mood affects food choices (and what to do about it).
It’s no news flash that our moods affect our food choices. I haven’t known too many people that don’t start reaching for the chips or sweets when they’re stressed out! But how do we get control over that? I want to share my thoughts with you on dealing with our moods so we don’t totally screw up our health! Continue reading “How mood affects food choices (and what to do about it).”
How to set a realistic fitness goal for this year
Have you ever thought you set a realistic fitness goal for the year and then failed to stick with it for more than a month or two at the most? If you did, you’re obviously not alone! Over 73% of Americans are now either overweight or obese. This shows that most people aren’t sticking with their fitness goals for long. Continue reading “How to set a realistic fitness goal for this year”
What does it mean to “eat healthy”?
We’re right in the middle of the holiday season, about two weeks before Christmas. That means that this is a time of consuming more sugar and other high-calorie and unhealthy foods. So I thought this was a good time to talk about what it means to “eat healthy”.
Before I go on, I want to say that I’m not expecting any of you to want to eat only healthy foods around the holidays, or ever! I know that’s not realistic. But if you can get a general idea of what’s “healthy” and what’s not, then it’s easier to make better choices more often. Continue reading “What does it mean to “eat healthy”?”
Understand BMI and how it relates to your health
BMI is a tool that gives you an idea of the risk of your weight when compared to your height. You may have heard of it before, maybe even in your doctor’s office. But what does BMI mean for your health? I want to explain that today because I think it’s a helpful assessment when you’re starting an exercise program. Just remember that one tool can’t tell the whole story. Continue reading “Understand BMI and how it relates to your health”
How iron affects our energy levels
Iron is another necessary nutrient for good health. But since nobody really talks much about this mineral (or any others!) we often don’t know it’s an issue until it causes iron-deficiency anemia. Low iron affects our energy levels by causing fatigue and weakness. But there are more symptoms you should also be aware of. Continue reading “How iron affects our energy levels”
Calcium and Magnesium: How they work together
Just like getting enough vitamins in our diets we also need minerals to make sure our bodies work right. Calcium is one of the minerals we hear about all the time but we don’t hear as much about magnesium. These two minerals work together and help us in many of the same ways. But if we don’t have enough magnesium the calcium doesn’t do us much good. Continue reading “Calcium and Magnesium: How they work together”
Vitamin B12 and its impact on our health
Vitamin B12 is one of the nutrients we should all understand better as we’re aging. Like other vitamins, if you’ve got enough of it it’s no problem. But if you’re deficient then it can lead to serious complications in your life. B12 has an impact on our health that most people, and even some doctors, are unaware of. Continue reading “Vitamin B12 and its impact on our health”
How important is Vitamin D anyway?
Recently, I’ve been writing about getting enough nutrients in order to achieve optimal health. I already mentioned that one of the more important nutrients to pay attention to is Vitamin D. But just how important is Vitamin D anyway? Continue reading “How important is Vitamin D anyway?”