Gluten has received a bad reputation in recent years. While it is true that people with Celiac Disease must eliminate it from their diets because of a medical need, and that there are other people who have gluten sensitivities, you may not want to dismiss gluten quite yet. As consumers become more health conscious, they … Read more
If you decide to implement clean eating as part of a healthy lifestyle, fruits and vegetables are an important staple. You undoubtedly know that they contain vitamins and minerals necessary for good nutrition. For example, oranges contain Vitamin C. Kiwi is another fruit that contains even more Vitamin C than oranges, and it also contains … Read more
Everywhere you turn, whether it’s the magazines at the store checkout or on the news, it seems that people are going gluten-free. Is this just some sort of fad, or is there a better reason why people are eliminating gluten from their diets? First of all, it helps to know what gluten is. It is … Read more
Until recently, egg yolks had been given a bad reputation for elevating people’s blood cholesterol levels. Numerous studies have, however, proven that egg yolks, and other sources of dietary cholesterol, are not responsible for elevating blood cholesterol levels. In fact, egg whites and yolks contain healthy protein and vitamins that your body requires.If you’ve decided … Read more
You may be considering starting a clean-eating diet. Clean eating involves eating more whole vegetables and fruits, less salt, less sugar, and more unrefined foods – the way nature intended them to be. Everyone has different reasons for deciding to make positive changes in their diets and lifestyles. Often, it is a choice to be … Read more
If you have very small children, you are fortunate in that you have the opportunity to shape their food choices from a young age. Once children begin school, they are exposed to all sorts of different things, including foods, and not all of them are healthy. Thankfully, all is not lost. Even if you have … Read more
In recent years, the connection between your gut and your overall health has become more well known. In fact, some have gone so far as to say that 90% of illnesses can be traced back to poor health of your gut (intestinal tract).What is so special about the gut then? Your digestive and intestinal tracts … Read more
Although coffee’s health benefits are finally becoming more well-known, it seems like it has taken years to prove itself worthy of this recognition. Tea, on the other hand, has always seemed to have received all the accolades. So that leads to the question – is tea better for you than coffee? That answer can depend … Read more
If you have decided to kick the sugar habit, that is great news! Sugar cravings have been compared to drug addiction, in that giving up sugar can initially result in physical and mental withdrawal symptoms, and its hold on you is far more reaching than you may have ever realized. In fact, we have all … Read more
You can probably think of someone who has tried to diet, and who has failed. Perhaps you are that person. Many registered dieticians and nutritionists warn that fad diets are not sustainable in the long-term, and that they can also result in nutritional deficiencies. Fad diets have included ones that focus on high levels of … Read more
The clean eating diet is more of a lifestyle than a diet, as it is something you can stick with for the rest of your life. There are many ways to eat cleanly, from skipping dairy to going vegetarian or even vegan. To simplify the process in the beginning, it helps to know what foods … Read more
If you are brand new to clean eating, you might be getting a little overwhelmed with all the information out there. There is a lot to learn, from what you can and can’t eat, to how much, how to read labels for ingredients, and when to exercise. Here is a simple list of some do’s … Read more