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Encouraging children to eat healthy foods can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. There are several ways to make eating healthy meals and snacks more exciting for kids: Lead by example. Eating healthy yourself is one of the best…
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Diabetes in dogs is caused by obesity. When your pet dog is obese, their pancreas have to work harder to produce insulin, which can lead to diabetes. Symptoms of diabetes in dogs include increased thirst, urination, and appetite. If your…
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This juice will provide an ample source of energy. Even kids will love its tangy, spicy taste. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, found in avocados, are often called the ‘good fats’. In addition to increasing your metabolism, cayenne…
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As long as you can restrain yourself from overeating, nuts can be fat-fighters and help with weight loss. Protein and fat in nuts helps you feel fuller and stops cravings. Since nuts have no sugars, they do not promote an insulin response,…
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When you crave something sweet, choose fresh fruit instead of readymade sugary foods. Here’s a delicious smoothie that will satisfy your palate. One of the best ways of maintaining weight loss is to not deprive yourself of an occasional…
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Many food labels hide the true number of calories in that food by splitting up servings. If you buy a regular-size bottle of fruit juice, it’s unlikely that you share it with your friends. Common sense dictates that the whole bottle is one…
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Anything that maintains the target heart rate 60% - 90% of the Maximum Heart Rate is considered aerobic. If the heart rate is lower, then you haven’t reached aerobic levels. If your heart rate is higher, then you have reached an anaerobic…
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All vegetables contain protective micronutrients and phytochemicals, but cruciferous vegetables are especially powerful. They are loaded with disease-protecting micronutrients and powerful compounds that promote detoxification. When the…
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When it comes to daily meals of children in your family, two-thirds of the plate should be made up of fruit and vegetables and starchy foods. Fruit and vegetables should be fresh, cooked, or raw, and starchy foods include cereals, breads …
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Sugar and foods that are made up of simple carbohydrates, also described as high glycemic index foods, are associated with inflammation. Diets that are low in sugar and simple carbohydrates have been shown to be associated with…
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