“Emotional eating” is triggered by stress, causing you to consume larger portions, or more unhealthy foods than you normally would. Food is the fuel that keeps the body running. Food is also a social thing; it should be fun, delicious and joyful! Finding the balance between eating what you need and eating what you want is essential for keeping health (and blood sugar) under … [Read more...] about Does Eating Really Relieve Stress?
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Are These Bad Habits Affecting Your Health?
Late-Night Tech Cell phones, tablets, computers, and TVs all give off light, and that light can give you a lot of trouble when trying to fall asleep. It stimulates, rather than relaxes your brain. It’s far better to read a paper book under a gentle light before bed. Close the book and turn out the light 20-30 minutes before you need to go to sleep, just to give your brain … [Read more...] about Are These Bad Habits Affecting Your Health?
Heal Your Gut (And Your Body) With These Tips!
New research has shown that the foods we eat directly affect the bacteria in our gut, thereby having a powerful impact on the health of the entire body. When your gut works better, your body works better. The home of an estimated 100 trillion organisms, your gut is the “second brain” of your body. The gut does everything from transforming food into fuel for the body, to … [Read more...] about Heal Your Gut (And Your Body) With These Tips!
These Food “Trends” Are Worth A Second Look
These days, it seems there are always new products being put on the shelves, and new trends being discussed in blogs. Gluten-free, paleo, Mediterranean, shakes, crackers, cookies, etc. Food trends are everywhere. There are a few food trends, however, that may be worth a second look. Fat Goodbye low-fat… fat is back! For decades, fat was made out to be the enemy of health. … [Read more...] about These Food “Trends” Are Worth A Second Look
Snooze Food – Eat This, Sleep Better
If you are experiencing trouble sleeping, you’ve probably tried several remedies in an attempt to get some better quality zzz’s. Have you ever considered that there are foods in your kitchen that could help? It’s true! The nutrients in some foods can help is to relax. Before we talk about those sleep-helping foods, let’s quickly review a few foods and drinks to avoid before … [Read more...] about Snooze Food – Eat This, Sleep Better