The stovetop is on and the oil is sizzling in the pan. It’s time to flip the falafel and rotate the gyro meat in the oven. You have the pita bread ready with vegetables and hummus, but it feels like you’re missing something. Herbs? Cucumber? Oh, wait … time to make tzatziki sauce! What Is…
Abnormal menstrual cycles can be a complicated issue to fix, since women’s hormones are impacted by a number of different factors and bodily systems. According to a report about absent periods published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, frequently missed periods over an extended period of time is a relatively common condition that…
It’s every dieter’s dream: Imagine being able to eat whatever you want most days of the week, limiting your intake for one or two days at a time, and still losing weight. This is what many people experience when they begin practicing intermittent fasting (IF). Intermittent fasting can do more than slim just your waistline.…
Short on time but still want to sneak plenty of healthy foods into your day? Then these green smoothie recipes are your answer! It seems that no matter what your ailment is — low energy, headaches, muscle and joint pain, or easing menstrual cramps — green smoothies are your solution for all of these problems…
The colon cleanse has been used throughout history to improve the body's natural detoxification processes, restore digestive health and improve someone's overall quality of life. In fact, the use of water to cleanse tissue throughout the colon, called "colon lavage," has been practiced since as early as 1500 B.C. in ancient Egypt. What's the purpose of cleansing your colon?…
Have you ever had a migraine headache? If you have, you know how painful one can be, and if you haven't, chances are someone you know has. Given how debilitating migraine symptoms can be, anyone affected wants to know how to get rid of a migraine. Studied indicate that migraines affect more than 10 percent of people…
About 200,000 people are admitted to the hospital for pancreatitis each year in the United States, and the number continues to rise. This is a very serious and painful condition that requires careful medical observation, but a pancreatitis diet and lifestyle changes can help prevent and treat this unpleasant condition. While the majority of people…
Today, I want to share with you my secrets to reduce sugar cravings and food cravings so you can kick sugar addiction. This is a chronic problem in America today. In fact, I would say the No. 1 cause of people falling off diets and something that stops or even reverses weight loss efforts is when…
How about a warm bowl of oatmeal for breakfast? Add kefir, apples, raisins and nuts — and I'm game. My baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect way to start your day. The steel cut oats give it a hearty, chewy texture, and the spices I add, like cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom, create a really well-rounded…
When it comes to following a healthy, balanced diet, a common question is: "How much protein do I need a day?" So how many grams of protein per day do you need? High-protein foods are essential for building muscle, burning fat, supporting metabolism, and even bolstering the health of certain organs like your thyroid and…
