Many considerations must be taken as you age. From ensuring you are exercising correctly to ensuring you are eating right and also getting all the age-related medical screenings. This is because as you age, your body composition changes. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand the important role protein plays in maintaining their health as they age. …
Nutritional deficiency is something not many people discuss. Why? Because admitting you may be deficient in something puts you in a position of embarrassment, equating it with being unable to eat properly. However, this is far from the truth. You can have what you believe is the richest diet, even though it may be lacking …
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The Paleo Diet has been getting a lot of attention lately as a great meal plan for people to follow to achieve their optimal health. Most of the studies that have been done have looked at the average adult without specifying what effect this lifestyle could have on seniors. Here we are going to look …
When you’re stuck in a bad mood, there aren’t many things that seem to help. Well, there is one thing that many people go to that actually works- food. However, while food at its core is good for you, and is capable of promoting a healthy mood, often junk food is the type consumed to …
Staring your day off with a healthy meal will set you up with energy, satisfy your energy, and boost your brain health. Choosing to skip a meal, however, will set you up for overeating, poor eating choices, and fatigue throughout the day. Here are twenty nutrient-rich foods to reach for in the morning to set …
Over half of our bodies are made up of water, and almost all bodily functions rely on us being sufficiently hydrated. However, drinking enough water can be difficult. And when your body starts to become dehydrated, it can result in side effects such as dizziness, headaches, moodiness, and even hunger. Luckily, water isn’t the only …
There is a long list of healthy foods that all dieticians agree on unanimously. But did you know that there are certain so called “health foods” that you should never eat? Here are 6 of the seemingly healthy foods that shouldn’t be in your daily diet: Vegetable oils Canola oil, for example, just as margarine, …
As we age, our energy levels drop. In addition, we’re all well aware of the importance of caffeinated beverages in our lives, how it impacts on our lives, and how easily we become dependent, even in small amounts. Withdrawal can come in the form of headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Too much caffeine causes daytime drowsiness …
If you’ve never considered juicing before, you’re honestly missing out on an easy way to improve your health. This is especially true if you’ve been struggling to make amends to your diet, or if you feel you could do better to get real nutrition. Juicing makes for an easy and convenient way of enhancing your …
As we age, diet plays a more significant role in maintaining our health. A well-balanced diet can mean the difference between feeling energized or sluggish. It also can ward off chronic diseases and improve the way your body fights off illness. Malnutrition affects weight. It also can leave your bones and muscles weak and joints …