You see them in commercials on TV, and on shelf after shelf at the supermarket. These days, it may seem that more people are drinking protein shakes than eating actual food! Protein shakes can be helpful in adding nutrients to one’s diet, and in some instances, can help support weight loss. However, it is important to keep in mind that they can also pose health dangers. It is … [Read more...] about Do Protein Shakes Encourage Or Prevent Weight Loss?
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Feel Fuller Longer With These 10 Foods
Apples The fiber in the fruit and skin of an apple helps you feel full and satisfied. Because you eat the whole fruit (with the exception of the core), your brain perceives the apple as a larger volume of food. Also, an apple is stimulating to multiple senses when you eat it: you see the whole apple in your hand, you smell and then taste its sweet tart flavor, and hear the … [Read more...] about Feel Fuller Longer With These 10 Foods
Study Shows A Senior’s Well-Being May Depend On Mind Over Body
Physical illness is not the primary determinant of happiness for older adults, as found in a recent study. Instead, it was found that psychosocial factors have the highest influence on quality of life. Prof. Ladwig and colleagues from the Cooperative Health Research studied thousands of men and women in Germany who were between the ages of 65-90. The study lasted nearly 30 … [Read more...] about Study Shows A Senior’s Well-Being May Depend On Mind Over Body
Food Cravings – Why Do We Get Them & How Can We Beat Them?
Food cravings originate in the parts of the brain that manage feelings of pleasure and reward. There are a few different potential causes for a food craving to be triggered. The first is an imbalance of hormones, like serotonin or leptin, which can cause a craving. The absence of essential nutrients can also prompt the brain to crave certain foods. The endorphins that are … [Read more...] about Food Cravings – Why Do We Get Them & How Can We Beat Them?
Top 10 Food Safety Tips For Summer
Summertime means cook-outs, parties, get-togethers, and lots of food! With all that action (and all that heat) food-borne illnesses are on the rise. These tips will help keep your food, and your family, safe this summer. For starters, make sure your hands are clean. Always, always, always wash your hands before and after handling food. A simple hand washing under warm water … [Read more...] about Top 10 Food Safety Tips For Summer