Let’s Talk About Fasting
You may not have heard about the concept of intermittent fasting - or perhaps you have heard about it but written it off as just another fad diet. An increasing number of nutrition experts have been advocating this way of eating, so today we are going to take a close look!
Is Spinach a Superfood?
Spinach is a rich source of many different vitamins and minerals, and it is this abundance of health boosting properties that surely makes spinach deserving of the superfood title!
Managing Your Metabolism
Managing your weight as you grow older is one of the best ways that you can work to maintain your health and help to keep illness at bay. This is achievable in a variety of ways when you make slight adjustments to your lifestyle and diet.
Building Healthy Bones
Eating a diet that is focused around healthy, whole foods is one of the best ways to make sure that you build and maintain healthy bones. However, there are also other things that you can do to protect and maintain the health of your bones.
How to Boost Your Immune System
There are many different factors that contribute to how effectively your immune system will function. Your diet, your lifestyle and the amount of stress in your life are all key - and it can sometimes feel difficult to have control of these things.
The Positive Impacts of a Healthy Diet
Eating well is something that the vast majority of people know that they should be doing! The benefits of a healthy diet are certainly not to be overlooked and today we would like to discuss these benefits, as well as explain some simple healthy eating concepts.
Should You Eat Organic?
It wasn’t until the last few decades that the use of pesticides, herbicides, and genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) became a normal component of conventional farming. The use of these chemicals is intended to protect crops, however, it has to be noted that the products used are essentially toxic chemicals.
Living Without Sugar
Sugar is one of the more addictive foods that is prevalent in our western diets, and you may not even realise that you have an addiction to this sweet ingredient! If you can’t imagine going without that spoonful of sugar in your morning coffee, or having that tub of chocolate ice cream for dessert, then it might be time to re-evaluate your relationship with sugar!
Arthritis and Obesity
We all know that being overweight is a fast-track way to developing many adverse health conditions. We are frequently told by the media that one of the best ways to stay healthy as we age is to avoid piling on the pounds, and to work to lose any excess weight that we may be carrying. This is certainly the case when it comes to arthritis, and those at the heavier end of the scale run a heightened risk of developing this condition.
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A Closer Look at Cancer: Causes and Prevention
Cancer is a serious health concern that can strike anyone at any age. Although it is possible to manage the presence of cancer, it can also often be a terminal disease. Being aware of certain factors that can contribute to a heightened risk of cancer is a good idea, and something everyone should take note of!
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