Dreading the holiday season, as it would crash your plans to maintain a healthy diet? Well, you don’t have to worry, for an expert has come up with a few tips to help you keep healthy habits intact during this time of the year.

“Attitude and commitment are so important to eating healthy any time of year,” said Brittany Glassett, registered dietitian at Porter Adventist Hospital.
“There is no need to deny yourself all ”treats” this time of year, but if you are mindful of what you are eating and practicing moderation, then you can be successful in your weight management goals – and know that you are sticking with your healthy habits,” said Glassett. Read More »

Most of us love cherries. We have them in pies, use them to top of sundaes, or simply eat them raw. While they have been dismissed in the past as having limited nutritional value, recent studies have shown that they are high in antioxidants (as many fruits are) and have a wealth of other nutrients. Let’s take a look at this often overlooked fruit and see what the health benefits of cherries really are.

Taxonomy & History
Cherries are in the Prunus genus, the same group containing plums, apricots, and peaches. Cherries originated in what is now modern day Turkey, but they rose to Read More »

Beauty comes from inside and outside, but most people just focus on what they put on their skin – makeup, creams, lotions, lipsticks, and so on. But the fact is that beauty comes from within really about – that’s what you put into your body, not what you put on your body.

Here are some nutrition and health advice over a beautiful looking skin.

1. Fruits and vegetables reduce oxidative stress, the process of collagen in the skin is damaged and causes wrinkles and fine lines. In addition, fruits and vegetables help to nourish the healthy cells, which makes your skin glow, can become more hydrated Read More »

Holidays are for celebrating and are meant to be enjoyed, but you don’t have to sacrifice your health or beach body every time you attend a BBQ. These  BBQ survival tips can save you hundreds of calories you won’t even miss, and keep your health and fitness goals on track.

1. Use small plates

Research clearly shows that people who choose smaller plates and utensils eat less without even noticing it. The difference can be as substantial as 50% fewer calories consumed, yet everyone reports the same level of fullness and satisfaction. Try borrowing a plate Read More »

Stress brought on by dieting is added to the personal and work life stresses that we face every day, often resulting in a “vicious cycle” of increased stress and increased food intake. People under stress tend to engage in self-defeating and unhealthy behaviors such as binge eating and there is strong biologic evidence that stressed-out people may tend to put on the pounds faster. “I’m stressed, therefore I eat.” Many people complain that they overeat in response to workplace or personal stress. If this sounds like you, read the following tips for managing stress-related overeating to help you check this unhealthy habit. Read More »

Here are some Hair loss diet tips that you might find useful.
Some loss of hair is quite normal. A hair drops out because a new one has developed and grown underneath it.

However, Hair loss may also be caused by a variety of other conditions such as poor diet, pregnancy, anaemia, circulatory problems and thyroid disorders.

• People suffering from stress are often found to be short of vitamin B, which are essential for healthy hair. Good sources include wholegrain cereals, oil fish, yeast extracts, peas, natural yoghurt, eggs and milk. Read More »

The foods that we eat play a large role in the outcome of our long term health. Making only a few small changes in our diet can dramatically improve our health years down the road.

Here are five nutrition tips that will make a difference in our lives:

1.Eliminate refined foods from your diet: Refined foods lack the quality nutrients your body needs on a day to day basis. Replacing them with natural whole grain products can make a large positive impact on your health.
Next time when grocery shopping, try to cut back on these foods: Read More »

First of all, let’s look at bath weight loss, the body will sweat during the hot water bath, which can not only wash away the scale at the cortex, also can clear the residual waste accumulating in the body and the excess water.On the one hand to eliminate swelling, on the other hand can promote metabolism, making it easy to lean physique.

1. Drinking a cup of boiling water before bath, water can be hot or cold.

2. Before dipping bath, pour the hot water to the toe first and then to the head. Bath temperature set at 38 to 40 degrees, choose the good smell bath lotion that you like, thereby Read More »

Do you find you’re running out of steam by the end of the day? Are you struggling to keep you eyes open while at work? People often tell me that even though they get at least 8 hours of sleep at night, they often still feel tired during the day, and wonder if it could be what they are eating. Diet does play a role in your energy levels, and here are a few nutritional tips to help keep you going strong all day.

1. Iron
If you have tried the suggestions above and find you are still tired, it is a good idea to get your iron levels checked by your doctor. Don’t start taking individual iron supplements Read More »

Spring has arrived and there is no other season that can get you in the mood for good health. The fresh air, cool breezes, budding trees, and blooming flowers can be an inspiration to get outdoors and increase physical activity with walking, running, or biking. The arrival of Spring also brings an assortment of seasonal fruits and vegetables that offer fresh flavors and good nutrition. Take advantage of nature’s healthy treats this season – here are a few springtime favorites.

Avocado

Avocados fall into the fat group according to the American Diabetes Association Read More »