If you have dry, itchy, scaly, painful, red patches of skin that crop up, there's a chance you're suffering psoriasis symptoms. Psoriasis is a persistent autoimmune condition that causes red, raised plaque to form on the surface on skin, which can be both irritating and embarrassing. Considered to have no definitive cure, it usually comes…
Each and every food that we eat, whether it's a cheeseburger or green smoothie, contains a proportion of different macronutrients. It's common for the highest percentage of macronutrients found in the food to actually be how we classify or refer to the food — for example, calling grains and potatoes "carbs" and meat or fish…
We all know sugary and fizzy drinks can wreak havoc on our health, and they are found everywhere. From TV commercials promoting diet soda to the enticing menu presented to us at our favorite restaurant, artificially sweetened drinks lie everywhere. The good news is there are healthy drinks out there, even if healthy beverage options…
Protein is incredibly important when it comes to your health. It makes up the structure of your bones, muscles and skin, and it is used to build tissues and synthesize hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, which is why getting enough essential amino acids in your diet is critical…
Have you ever heard the term “Buddha bowl”? The first time I did, I wasn’t sure what to think. Was it a Buddhist tradition I hadn’t heard of before or something like switchel, a drink that flew under the radar for years until hipsters revived it? As it turns out, it’s neither and yet both.…
Although most people associate chives as a simple garnish for baked potatoes, egg dishes and salads, there are so many more potential benefits and uses of this versatile vegetable. In fact, like other veggies in the same family, they are packed with important nutrients and health-promoting compounds that have been shown to fight cancer cell…
In just the last few years alone, the gluten-free diet has skyrocketed in popularity. In fact, it seems like just about everyone is avoiding gluten — regardless of whether or not they really need to. Gluten-free foods have become synonymous with healthy eating, right alongside all things sugar-free, dairy-free and low-carb. What is gluten, why…
It's strawberry season here in Nashville, and the spinach is fresh from the farmer's market, too. So it couldn't be a better time to make this great strawberry spinach salad. Plus, are you looking for new recipes that fall within the guidelines of the Mediterranean diet? My strawberry spinach salad does just that, as it's full…
Supporters of the very low-calorie “military diet” claim that you can lose up to 10 pounds in less than one week if you follow the diet precisely. But can you actually lose 10 pounds in just three days, and if so, is it even healthy to do so? Many experts believe that when people lose weight…
