Gardening 101 – growing your own food is not as foreign as you may think. It just takes a little thought to get started with this hobby that really does provide benefits beyond food production. There’s something almost magical about growing your own food from seeds and the rewards are plentiful. You can enjoy learning …
If you are looking for a diet that suits you, then the first thing you need to do is to work out what your calorie requirements are. If you eat less calories than you burn in a day then you are considered a low calorie eater. If you are on a low calorie diet then …
We all know how important it is to eat a healthy diet. Pretty much everything we put in our bodies can have an impact on our overall health. The trick is finding the right balance between good and healthy foods. As we age, our needs change. Maintaining not just a healthy diet, but the right …
Now that the world is starting to open back up again, more and more people are thinking about making travel plans. Traveling overseas is a lot of fun and can open your eyes to how people do things in cultures that are much different from your own. It’s also a great time to explore all …
As you age, there are many elements in life that will shift in priority. Your health should remain at the top of the list. Having specific goals is an excellent way to manage your health and focusing on your blood sugars is a great place to start. The content provided in this article are general …
For many people, there’s no drink that’s healthier or more satisfying than a tall glass of milk. We associate it with purity and wholesomeness. However, as is the case with most, the truth is a bit more complicated. There may be hidden dangers lurking in that gallon of 2% you bought from the corner market. …
Greece is home to a diverse range of dishes rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, fish and seafood, and a number of other high-quality ingredients. Greek cuisine is recognised as being one of the healthiest in the world and has great nutritional value whilst remaining packed full of flavour. Mainland Greece and its islands typically …
Do you often feel blue or perhaps a little blah? The food that you eat every day is partly to blame, as it not only impacts your overall health but also affects your mood. In fact, several studies have proved that eating nutritious food can ease anxiety, tame stress, uplift your mood while also help …
Digestion works like a giant food processor, using chemical and mechanical means to break down food into nutrients and energy. It can take up to 40 hours for food to move through the colon. Without proper digestion, you can become deficient in key nutrients that are responsible for healthy cell function. Continue reading to learn …
What do the labels mean on foods? During your next grocery run, you may notice changes to the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods. The Food and Drug Administration issued new regulations for the Nutrition Facts label to reflect updated scientific information about what constitutes a healthy diet. The new label will be required on …
