What are the Health Benefits of Caffeine?
In the debate about the health benefits of coffee, a sister conversation usually emerges about the health benefits of caffeine. As the use of energy drinks surges, and the debate of coffee consumption lessens, it becomes important to look at caffeine on it’s own. The caffeine content in coffee varies depending on a number of different factors. Beans differ greatly and how their roasted affect … [Read more...]
Jump Start to Healthier Eating Habits
Okay, you know all the healthy things you’re supposed to be doing to eat healthier. If you’re like most people you still struggle. With all the conflicting information, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Sometimes, you may not know exactly what to do. There are some well tested simple things you can start doing right now to move to healthier eating. Stop drinking whole milk. If … [Read more...]
The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
It’s often difficult to know what choices to make about food substitutes. Years ago, you were told butter was bad for you, only to find out later, the alternative margarine was even worse. Because artificial sweeteners don’t have the calories of sugar, they were considered a good alternative. Research indicates that may not be the case. A 12-ounce can of sugar sweetened soda usually … [Read more...]
Importance of Eating Breakfast For Health After 50
Most people know the importance of eating breakfast, but a surprisingly large group of people over 50 still don’t eat breakfast. Good health after 50 may depend of eating breakfast. What you may not know is why it’s important to eat breakfast. After reading this article, hopefully you'll be motivated to start your day off right with a hearty breakfast. Breakfast is good for your … [Read more...]
Five Minute Artisan Bread
Nothing smells or tastes better than homemade bread fresh from the oven. While I never considered myself much of a baker, a couple of times a year, I’d make bread for my family. Now that it’s just my husband and me, it seems like a lot of work and excess bread just for the two us. So, I was thrilled to learn about the five minute artisan bread. I first heard about five minute artisan bread … [Read more...]
How Much Water Should You Drink Per Day?
Recently I wrote about the benefits of eating a high fiber diet. If you’re interested in the benefits of a fiber in diet, then it follows you’ll want to ask how much water should you drink per day. The key in a high fiber diet is to flush the body adequately with lots of water. It’s important to understand the difference between water soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Fiber helps the … [Read more...]
Benefits of Fiber in Diet
You’ve heard about the benefits of fiber in diet. You might also know that most older adults don’t get enough fiber. In fact, most people ignore fiber until they have problems with constipation. That ailment is usually the motivator for people to explore a good source of fiber. A high fiber diet does much more than promote bowel movements. In fact, research indicates that the benefits of … [Read more...]
Benefits of Nuts for Heart Healthy Diet
Nuts have gone through a recent resurgence in popularity recently. Because they have a high fat and calorie content, they were seen as a food to avoid. Studies, such as one conducted by the University of Toronto, now show they are important for a heart healthy diet. The benefits of nuts include disease fighting antioxidants, nuts contain protein, fiber, as well as mono- and polyunsaturated … [Read more...]
Reversing Heart Disease with Diet
As many as 80 percent of patients with heart disease fail to follow diet advise a year after their heart attack. This is according to Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D., R.D. author of Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease. Dr Brill believes the number one reason people don’t follow a heart healthy diet is because of confusion over what dietary changes need to be made. … [Read more...]
The Truth About Fats
You’ve heard for years that fat is bad for you. The truth about fats is our body needs them to be healthy. Problems arise when we eat too many fats or the wrong kinds. Why are fats important? Fats provide energy for the body. In order to have enough energy throughout your day, it’s important to have some fat. Fat is important to absorb fat soluble vitamins such as: A, S, E, K. Fats … [Read more...]