How To Improve Your Gut Health
The food we choose to eat influences the types of microbes that live in our gut, which consequently dictates our health and well-being.
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Nutrition
People interested in improving health and wellness can discover healthy eating habits, recommendations for foods to enjoy and to avoid, ways to stay well when it comes to eating. As with all TalkingHealthAndWellness content, this information is for educational purposes only and not medical advice.
The Problem with Fruit Juice: All That Sugar
I’ve always had a bee in my bonnet about fruit juice. The overabundance of sugar in our diet has given
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Intermittent Fasting
You may have heard of the term intermittent fasting. It’s a popular topic nowadays. Some people talk about it when looking for a way to lose weight. Others talk about it as a way to improve their overall health. But what is intermittent fasting? Is it good for your body? What are the benefits? Are there side effects? Is it right for everyone?
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Heart-Healthy Eating on a Budget
It’s a myth that eating healthy has to cost big bucks. “You can spend much the same as you do
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Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes by Eating More Plants
Research showed that improved adherence to healthful plant-based diets rich in whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables lowered the risk for diabetes.
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The Importance of Protein
Including protein in your diet will tremendously benefit your health and wellness. If you avoid meats, there are many plant-based protein sources available like beans, nuts, seeds, tofu, tempeh, protein powders and meat alternatives.
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Debunking 2020 Diet Trends
By following a ketogenic diet, you are restricting yourself from carbohydrates. Through carbohydrate deprivation, you put yourself at risk for micronutrient deficiencies that include but are not limited to phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and vitamins B and C. Other risks include liver problems, kidney problems, constipation, and mood swings.
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A Guide to Diet Deprogramming
Ditch the calorie counting, weight obsessing, and carb avoiding, and let article help you with some diet deprogramming. The diet culture of today interferes with our natural-born selves: intuitive eaters. If we remove ourselves from this diet culture, we are left with eating when we are hungry, stopping when we are full, and following cravings.
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