Thinking about going on a diet and have stocked up on diet foods? Don’t let them fool you! Keep on reading this article, to understand how these foods may undermine your weight loss efforts and overall health. No matter what the season is, whether it is summer, winter or autumn, we always want to be…
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Acidic and Alkaline Foods: Why and How to Balance Ph in the Body
We are enjoying summertime now – which means going out more often in the evening, but also eating a bit more than usual, which may trigger disorders as the acid-base balance in the body gets disrupted. How to re-establish the natural pH in the body and what are the acidic and alkaline foods that help…
What Is Vitamin D For And 14 Low Vitamin D Symptoms
Meeting vitamin D requirements is essential throughout our life. But what is vitamin D for and why is it so important to fix low vitamin D symptoms as soon as they show up? Does anyone remember the “cod liver oil torture” when we were children? Even though it was, by far, the most hated…
What Is Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss? Pros And Cons.
Lately a new form of weight loss strategy has been presented to us – the so-called intermittent fasting, also known as “on-off diet”, promising quick weight loss. So, what is intermittent fasting for weight loss and what are its pros and cons? I first heard of intermittent fasting from my brother-in-law who, following the…
Arthritis And Nutrition: 8 Best Foods To Eat And 8 Foods To Avoid
As with most disorders, nutrition plays a key role in case of arthritis. It is important to know what foods to avoid and what are the best foods to eat in order to prevent and battle the symptoms of arthritis. What is arthritis? Arthritis, in its several forms, affects about 3% of the…
6 Foods That Cause Fatigue And Energy Loss
Having a proper breakfast and lunch gives the right amount of energy for us to get through the day. Yet, why do we often feel drained of energy halfway through the day? Actually, there are some foods that cause fatigue and loss of energy – foods we should definitely avoid if we want to stay…
9 Surprising Reasons for Your Sugar Cravings and How to Stop Craving Sweets
Diet enthusiasts know the term “cravings” very well – the compulsive desire for a certain type of food – and for those who want to lose weight, craving for sweet foods might be an impediment. You might be surprised to know the real reasons for your sugar cravings and how to stop craving sweets. In…
High Cholesterol Diet: Best Foods To Eat And Foods To Avoid
There is no such thing as a high cholesterol diet suitable for everybody, though there are some foods to eat and some to definitely avoid in order to keep cholesterol levels in check. The best way to lower cholesterol levels is following a well-balanced nutrient-rich diet and having a healthy lifestyle. Now let’s try…
Types Of Teas: Health Benefits And Differences
Tea has now become much more than just a beverage. For so many people it is something they can’t do fine without, and in this article, we are going to deal with the different types of teas, highlighting the health benefits and the differences among them. Tea originates from China and in time has…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome – What Diet To Choose? Best Recommended Foods And Foods To Avoid.
The remedies for irritable bowel syndrome are so many, though they often prove to be little effective. The only way to battle the symptoms once for all is eating the right foods. What is the right diet to choose? What foods are recommended and what foods you’d better avoid if you suffer from irritable bowel…