Tag: nutrition
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7 Great Reasons To Eat Strawberries
It’s a common staple in smoothies and the official Wimbledon fruit – strawberries are one of our favorite berries. Hailing from ancient Europe, these succulent, bright red berries are a rich source of vital nutrients such as fiber, vitamins A and C. Also, their antioxidant value helps to protect the body against the disease-inducing effects of…
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What Do The World’s Healthiest Diets Have In Common?
With every passing day, new diets keep coming out, with each one promising greater results in a short period of time. Unfortunately, a lot of these diets are baseless and can actually be detrimental to one’s health. That being said, a few of them are quite effective and they also have quite a few things…
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High-Fiber Diet: Can This Lengthen Your Life?
In addition to being encouraged to eat our fruits and veggies, drink lots of water, and stay away from sugar, as a kid, having a healthy amount of fiber in our diet is probably one of the first things you were taught to do for your health. Not only is it vital for healthy digestion…
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French Girl Secrets For Beauty And Wellness
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]If there is one nation who understands a thing or two about living well and all that that entails, it’s the French.…
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5 Health Lessons To Learn From Italians
According to the Bloomberg Global Health Index, Italians are the healthiest people in the world (1). Using data from the World Bank, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations Population Division, Bloomberg evaluated 163 countries. The authors of the study then looked at health risks such as high blood pressure, obesity, and tobacco use.…
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Golden Berries: This Year’s Super Berries
Don’t let their small size fool you as golden berries are bursting with antioxidant benefits. Native to South America, golden berries (Peruvian ground cherries) are the latest berries being referred to as a superfood. They’re rich in fiber, vitamins, and polyphenols. Goldenberries are also a rare source of antioxidant withanolides. Due to its antioxidant value,…
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Intuitive Eating Will Help You Listen To Your Body Again
Intuitive eating is a concept that most people do not understand. However, it might be the best way to regain a stress-free diet and attitude towards food. It’s a relatively new concept that takes you back to eating food like a baby again. Basically, you’re listening more to your body and hunger senses. Why do…
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Eating For Every Decade : Your Diet Through The Years
When we’re born, those around us do everything in their power to make sure that we get the necessary nutrients. The importance of eating the right foods as we age never fades. As different stages in our lives bring different concerns, it’s essential to adopt eating habits that will properly nourish our bodies for each…
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Jennifer Aniston’s Zone Diet Might Be One To Try
Jennifer Aniston’s zone diet might be a simple eating plan to try out next. The gorgeous actress is envied for her hair and muscular, fit – but not too skinny body, worldwide. I bet she works darn hard to keep it up too! The actress always makes healthy eating a priority and opts for fresh,…
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Creating Your Own Blue Zones & Living To 100
While many of us are looking to science and even aesthetics for the fountain of youth, the answer to longevity has been found among populations living in the Blue Zones. What are the Blue Zones? Following research performed by Michel Poulain and Giani Pes in 2004, a group of researchers led by National Geographic Fellow…