Posts Tagged ‘obesity’
Sleep As If Your Health Depended On It
“Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” – Thomas Dekker Sleeping too little isn’t just about how tired you feel; it can be very dangerous. According to a study 1 by the U.S. Institute of Medicine’s Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research, sleeping less than 7 hours may lead to:…
Read MoreArtificial Sweeteners’ Effect On Obesity And Diabetes
“Artificial sweeteners also mess with your metabolism.” – Suzanne Somers “137.88 million Americans used sugar substitutes in 2017.” Are you one of them? The reasoning goes that sugar is dangerous for your health, so you’re better off using artificial sweeteners instead. Sounds good, but is sugar the worse of the two? Researchers from the Medical…
Read MoreAvocado Health Benefits For Seniors
“I love things that are indescribable, like the taste of an avocado or the smell of a gardenia.” – Barbra Streisand The avocado is an interesting fruit. Its texture, shape and taste make it unique. But it doesn’t end there. Avocados are also in a league of their own when it comes to health benefits.…
Read MoreBeans: How Adding These Small Legumes To Your Diet Can Help In a Big Way
The diet, to be healthy, has to be mostly fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds. Joel Fuhrman Greatness is often found in simplicity. This is true in many areas and the same goes for food. Beans may be one of the simpler foods out there, but when it comes to health benefits, they’re anything…
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