Cold-pressed juices and smoothies are a popular health trend; however, their benefits are often overhyped and may even be counterproductive to a healthy lifestyle. Here’s what you need to consider before shelling out $10-$15 for that green juice or power…
Alternative health experts may criticize cereal for being processed and high in glycemic index, but increasing your fiber intake from cereal can actually lower your risk of dying from various diseases, including cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. These…
Back in 2002, Dr. Loren Cordain revealed how a one-day Paleo menu consisted of 23% carbohydrates, 38% protein, and 39% fat. Contrast this with the average American’s diet, where around 15% of the calories stem from sugar. This is at…
If you’re overwhelmed by numerous diet plans and are looking for a simple, easy-to-follow set of rules to help improve your eating habits, then embracing the straight-forward principles found in the not-quite-paleo diet may be just what you need! Based…
When I was a senior in high school, I stumbled upon Frances Moore Lappé’s Diet for a Small Planet and decided to become a vegetarian. Despite living on a family farm in rural Iowa and helping with animal duties around…
Switching from regular sodas to zero-calorie options might seem like a healthier choice, but it’s not. Not only do these choices fail to benefit your health, but they may also contribute to an increase in waist size. A study revealed…
Imagine having complete control over your blood sugar and insulin levels without worrying about counting calories. By embracing a simple dietary change, you could eliminate the threat of diabetes and improve your overall health and well-being. You don’t even have…
Traditional nutritionists often argue that Paleo-inspired dietary plans can be detrimental to a person’s health, largely because they exclude entire food groups like whole grains and legumes. However, critics of the Paleo diet may not fully understand its fundamental principles…
Chances are, you wouldn’t think of putting “saturated fats” and “healthy” in the same sentence. Certain kinds of saturated fat can increase the cholesterol in your blood, contributing to heart disease. However, what we are learning now is that “good”…
Most food available in supermarkets is grown with the help of pesticides and herbicides, which are designed to kill insects and unwanted plants in agricultural fields. However, traces of those chemicals can often be found on the produce you consume.…
Trans fats are notorious for increasing LDL (bad) cholesterol, putting your heart at risk and potentially leading to blockages in your arteries. They can also increase your chances of developing cancer. Although trans fats are on their way out, with…
There’s a common misunderstanding about the paleo diet: that it’s heavy on meat and skimps on fruits and vegetables. While it’s true that the paleo diet does emphasize the importance of consuming high-quality protein from free-range, organic poultry, wild-caught fish,…