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Herbs are a great way to add flavor to any food without loading up the meal with salt, unhealthy fats, or other elements that may work against your weight loss efforts. With rising food costs, many people are turning to growing and propagating herbs, fruits, and vegetables at home. It isn't difficult, but it never… Continue reading Tips for Growing Herbs at Home
Diverticular disease occurs when diverticula, small pouches, form in the large intestinal wall. Typically the pouches occur from years of a low-fiber diet which results in excessive pressure in the colon from constipation and straining. If the pouches become inflamed and push through weaker spots in the colon's outer layers, that is called diverticulosis. Inflammation… Continue reading Diverticulosis Diet- How to Eat Well and Feel Good
There’s no question diet, exercise and calories have an impact on weight. But many other factors aid in weight loss. From sleeping patterns, different types of fats, hormones, eating times, light levels, stress, and more. Now I’d like to focus on how different gastrointestinal issues can change the health of the 40 trillion microbes living… Continue reading What To Eat When Living With IBS
We've shared how a diet that includes plant proteins has been found to decrease the rates of all-cause death. In addition to that, it is well established that plant proteins are an important factor in lowering the risk of many health concerns such high cholesterol, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation (among other issues). Today, we… Continue reading 8 Plant-Based Recipes That Help Support Cardiovascular Health
Nearly 1 out of every 2 adults in the U.S. is considered to have cardiovascular disease. That’s a startling number, but Americans as a whole still aren’t active or maintain a healthy weight. As of 2020, 42.4% of American adults are considered obese, having a BMI over 30. So what is someone to do, if… Continue reading 8 Heart Healthy Recipes