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The Optimal Foods to Eat For Breakfast When You’re in Menopause
During menopause, women tend to gain weight. While this isn’t great it’s pretty common and there are many reasons why. Two reasons why women gain weight during menopause… Reason #1 Reduced muscle mass. Muscle mass uses energy (burns calories) so when we have less of it the body burns less energy overall, leading to weight gain. Unfortunately, this weight gain may appear as increased belly fat. Reason #2 During menopause there is an increase in the hunger hormone “ghrelin”. With an increase in this hormone comes the tendency is to feel hungrier. Menopause also decreased the “satiety” hormone “leptin” […]
Bye Bye Sleeping Through the Night
Have you said “bye bye” to sleeping through the night? Are you feeling exhausted or “running on stress hormones” all day? Do not fear, I have some great tips (and an amazing recipe) for you! The science of sleep is fascinating, complicated and growing Sleep is this daily thing that we all do and yet we’re just beginning to understand all of the ways it helps us and all of the factors that can affect it. Lack of sleep affects just about everything in your body and mind. People who get less sleep tend to be at higher risk […]
What is the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load?
Glycemic this and glycemic that. Does it matter? You’ll notice that they both begin with “glycemic.” That’s one tip that they have to do with sugars and carbs. Not only how much sugar is in foods, but more importantly, how it affects your blood sugar levels. In general, diets that are high on the glycemic index (GI) and high in glycemic load (GL), tend to increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. FUN FACT: Starches like those in potatoes and grains are digested into sugar; this is because starch is just a bunch of sugars linked together. […]
The Stress Mess: How It Messes With Your Health
We all have some level of stress, right? It may be temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic). Acute stress usually won’t mess with your health too much. It is your body’s natural reaction to circumstances, and can even be life-saving. Then, when the “threat” (a.k.a. “stressor”) is gone, the reaction subsides, and all is well. It’s the chronic stress that’s a problem. You see, your body has specific stress reactions. If these stress reactions are triggered every day or many times a day that can mess with your health. Stress (and stress hormones) can have a huge impact on your […]
Natural Methods that Fight Infections
Because a lot of people are currently sick, I have gathered a few very useful, proven methods and recipes for natural medicines that will help maintain health, and in the case of the already developed disease, quickly get back to shape. Fear of viruses creates more anxiety and stress, which in the long run, suppresses immunity. First of all, take care of your inner peace, then boost your immune system! Drink water and fluids Drinking water and other liquids are essential when you have the flu. This is true whether you have respiratory flu or stomach flu. Water […]
Five Reasons You Bloat More After Age 45
Bloating is generally the result of not being able to properly digest foods. These not-so-digested foods feel like they’re just sitting around causing discomfort and a general feeling of being stuffed and “gassy”. It can happen at any age but if it seems to be more frequent as you’re getting older it can very well be because of your stomach’s reduced ability to produce enough acid for proper digestion. Normally, when we eat cells in our stomach release more acid which is important for so many digestive processes like breaking down foods and activating enzymes. As we age […]
How to make onion syrup to treat coughs and colds
Onion is one of the most popular vegetables. It is grown almost all over the world. Even unpleasant smell and sharp taste do not deter you from eating raw onions. Why is it so popular? After all, it is not only used for culinary purposes but also considered a cure for some diseases, including cold and flu. Onions have been present in the daily diet for millennials. For centuries it was also used in folk medicine, including as medicine for Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is also recommended for consumption in digestive problems, hypertension, excessive cholesterol, and even for ulcers […]
How to Make Healthy, Easy Snacks When You Can’t Get to the Store
I want to share some of my favorite, healthy, and easy snacks that I think you’re going to love. Why those? Because, in times like these right now, we need easy and simple foods that aren’t just yummy but also full of nutrients and immune-boosting properties. And I’m focusing on snacks because there is a lot of children home and they always ask for snacks! Ther recipes are simple that they can make it themself or during family hang out in the kitchen – a fantastic way of connecting. Those snacks might become your favorite comfort food right […]
Immune Boosting Recipe eBook
By now, you’ve likely stocked up on a bunch of non-perishable foods and frozen foods that will last you a while. But you may not know how to make delicious recipes with all of the ingredients that you have that support your Immune System! I love to eat freshly made food from scratch, but now that might not be easily accessible. So it is time to see what we have in the pantry and our fridges! I’m sure you can come up with some tasty recipes which also support our immune system! When I went to the store right […]
Three Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals
Thanksgiving is approaching and sometimes those holiday feasts are just amazing. And it’s not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the decorations, and the ambiance. It is way too easy (and common) to indulge on those days. But it doesn’t always stop there. Sometimes we overeat on regular days. Or at regular meals. Or All. The. Time. Here are three tips to avoid overeating at meals. (Psst, turn these into habits and ditch the willpower!) Tip #1: Start with some water When your stomach is growling and you smell amazingly delicious food it’s too […]