Maintaining Weight With Probotics

Do you dream about fast food? Does eating a greasy burger and fries sound good sometimes? Don’t feel bad. Everyone gets food cravings. The important thing is to keep those cravings under control and avoid obesity.

You see, scientists are learning that a high-fat diet can upset the balance of your intestinal bacteria and lead to obesity.Scientists are also learning that some bacteria may help you maintain a normal weight and bacterial balance.

The Benefits of Vitamin B

Vitamin B is part of the group of water-soluble vitamins; the individual B vitamins are classified into eight categories ranging from B1 through B12 . Each one of these vitamins plays a critical role in synthesizing neurotransmitters and metabolizing proteins and fats. Some benefits of vitamin B include relief for stress, anxiety and depression, plus aids memory and helps reduce the risk of heart attack. Recently a lot of focus has been on B12. Vitamin B12 is found in foods that come from animals, such as fish meat milk and eggs. It plays a key role in healthy brain functioning.

How Natural Is Your Diet? It May be Linked to Chronic Pain

Does your kitchen contain more processed foods like sugar-laden sweets and salty chips than fresh, natural fruits, veggies, and whole grains? According to a New York Times report, Americans purchase 787 pounds of processed food versus 602 pounds of fresh food annually.

If you suffer from chronic pain, a poor diet may be partially to blame. New studies show worsened symptoms for certain conditions, including fibromyalgia, migraines, and arthritis, for participants who consumed a high amount of artificial flavorings, sweeteners, and other food additives.

Eating Disorders & Children

While obesity statistics are on the rise for children, so is another disturbing trend: eating disorders. Studies from the Eating Disorder Foundation found that nearly half of 10-year-old girls in the United States are dieting, have a strong fear of “becoming fat”, or are engaging in binge eating. For some, these behaviors worsen into their teen years, as 27% of the girls display serious eating disorder symptoms.

Do you REALLY understand your cholesterol? Part 2

High cholesterol levels affect a big portion of our adult population. Undesirable levels often occur already in childhood – with some children being at higher risk due to a family history of high cholesterol.

Cholesterol is found in eggs, dairy products, meat and poultry. Egg yolks and organ meat (i.e. liver and kidneys) are high in cholesterol. Fish generally contains less cholesterol than meat, but certain shellfish also have high levels.

Fruits & Veggies: More Matters Month!

September begins the Fruits & Veggies – More Matters Month health initiative from the Produce for Better Health Foundation, reminding us to add more nutritious eats to every meal.

Developed to help fight obesity and related health issues, in June 2011, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) replaced the traditional “food pyramid” with a new model called the healthy “MyPlate” icon, which is the latest dietary recommendation that sections off half your plate with fruits and veggies.

“Comfort Food” That Won’t Damage Your Waistline

Almost all of us have turned to an unhealthy nosh during a stressful time at one point or another. Some of us prefer sweets, while others prefer salty snacks. However, these unhealthy choices can lead to a spike in blood pressure and blood sugar, leaving you feeling worse and stressing your body even more. Further, turning to food to curb stress only defers the problem.

How to Gain Weight the Healthy Way

Although there is much more hype about how to lose weight, there are actually some people that have difficulty reaching and maintaining a healthy weight! While a high metabolism may be thought of as a lucky ideal for some, it can actually be another person’s health bane.

Self-image is always a very personal topic. Just as someone may not be comfortable being overweight, being underweight (or even appearing to be) can put a damper on a person’s self-esteem and even lead to emotional health issues

Take Control of Your Cravings

Every day, we’re exposed to countless ads, many of which include fast-food or other unhealthy snack choices. How often have you been winding down at the end of the day and see an ad on TV for a gallon of ice cream or bag of chips and suddenly have a major hankering for either one (or both)?

Help for Healthy Eating Habits in Kids

Good nutrition is critical on so many levels for children, from promoting concentration to supporting healthy growth and maintaining a healthy weight. However, parents and caregivers are often faced with a couple common challenges regarding meals and their youngsters.