Are you tired of spending money on over-the-counter diet aids that control hunger? Some of those pills, liquids, and diet foods exacerbate the problem, or upset your stomach, so eating sounds repulsive. Natural ways to control hunger are readily available in most people’s kitchens. In most cases, these have little or no negative consequences, and […]
If you swear you could solve the world’s energy problem by capturing just a fraction of the gas you develop after a meal or worry about the button flying off your pants as your belly swells. Bloating can occur for many reasons. It can occur if you eat too fast, choose foods that encourage bloating, […]
Every day, there’s a new commercial involving probiotic products. What are probiotics? What are the benefits of probiotics? If you use probiotic products are there side effects? The body has millions of microbes, many of which are in the gut. These microbes can be beneficial or harmful. The beneficial gut microbiome helps with digestion and […]
You are what you eat, according to recent studies. Your nutrition is more than just how your body looks, your health, or your energy level. Studies show your diet also affects your mental health. The new field of study is called nutritional psychiatry. When you consider biochemicals are treatments for many mental conditions, you can […]
The Mediterranean diet is based on a simple concept of consuming the food in the traditional diet of people who live in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. These countries include Greece, Spain, France, and Italy. Research shows that people consuming the traditional diet had a lower risk of several chronic conditions. The Mediterranean diet […]
If you’re living in Louisiana and searching for food to improve your brain power, consider Salmon New Orleans. This delicious recipe contains pan-seared salmon with sauteed shrimp. Salmon, like other fatty fish, is brain food because of the omega-3 fatty acids it contains. The brain is mostly fat, with half the fat being omega-3 fatty […]
Starting a fitness program can be intimidating, especially for beginners. If most of your food came from drive-throughs or in cardboard heat-and-serve containers and your only exercise was pressing the buttons on the remote and texting, getting fit is confusing and scary. It doesn’t have to be that way. You don’t have to begin everything […]
Do you party all night until the sun rises, then wonder why you can’t lose weight? Maybe you’re burning the candle at both ends because of a busy home and/or work life. Either way, weight loss is tougher the less sleep you get and scientists have found part of the reason for that. There’s a […]
Whether you’re planning meals or just focusing on eating healthier, snacks play an important role. It’s too easy in Louisiana to find a sweet treat to fill that gnawing hunger, so having healthy snacks ready is important. Protein snacks can keep you feeling full longer, unlike sugary treats. Making sure you have the ones that […]
Medicine balls have been used for workouts for a long time. Weighted balls were used in Ancient Rome to improve health and athleticism, but it was an American that named the medicine ball. RJ Roberts invented the modern medicine ball and gave it a name. It was used to exercise the entire body. Since then, […]