You might be feeling confused about whether to eat nuts or not for health benefits and weight loss, and that’s understandable as there are many mixed messages about how many nuts to actually eat each day. Let’s take a look at the almighty almonds for weight loss to get a better understanding of these pretty delicious nuts. Nutrients in Almonds Before we answer a common … [Read more...]
Is Red Wine Fattening?
Do you love a glass of red wine to relax at night? Wine seems to have become a go-to for many women after a busy day of parenting and working or as a stress relief from daily struggles, but does that mean it is a healthy choice for the body? There seems to be a perceived idea that red wine is good for health due to the antioxidants, but there is more to a glass (or two) of … [Read more...]
What is the Metabolic Confusion Diet?
In a world of diets, fad trends, meal plans and being obsessed with weight loss it can get rather confusing on what to eat to be healthy. It might seem like there is diet after diet, when all you really want to do is eat healthy, feel good, have energy and be happy in your body. To add to the confusion, there is the metabolic confusion diet. We will be discussing the metabolic … [Read more...]
What is a Good Resting Heart Rate by Age?
Heart rate, also known as pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Do you pay much attention to your heart rate? It is a good idea to take note of your heart rate to help you understand the health of your body from the inside and know your heart health. What Does Heart Rate Tell You? The most important factor of knowing your heart rate is it will give a … [Read more...]
Why is Fiber Important?
You’ve heard about fiber, you know it is good for you and important to eat - but why do you need to eat it every day? Do you eat it, drink it or take it as a supplement? There can be so much to take on board these days with health trends and an increasingly growing health-conscious society, so where do you start with fiber? This article will dive into a few questions about why … [Read more...]