Understanding Food Sensitivities
Food sensitivities are a commonly misunderstood topic. What are food sensitivities? Are they the same as food allergies? Can a person develop a sensitivity after eating something for years with no ...
Options Increase for the Lactose Intolerant
Between 30 and 50 million Americans produce insufficient amounts of the enzyme (lactase) needed to digest lactose, the naturally occurring sugar in milk. Rather than being broken down and absorbed, la ...
Sales Are Strong for Alli
Desperate for a fat quick fix, consumers have purchased more than two million starter packages of the new weight-loss product Alli in the past four months. It costs $60 for 90 tablets and is a ...
WHY FIBER
A regular daily intake of fiber helps keep our bowels working regularly and prevent constipation. By providing bulk and softening stool, the pressure of hard bowel movements is eliminated.
Fibr ...
Eating while injured
Having a regular running routine is great. One feels energized, weight is at an appropriate level, and one has a little more latitude when it comes to diet. However, when one is injured (as I am cur ...
Has anyone used Lactagen?
I've been Lactose Intolerant since I was 5. I've tried everything out there (lactaid, digestive advantage, dairy ease, etc.) and nothing worked. I was tired of having to take something everytime ...
Female Athletes Who Under-eat
According to researchers at Oregon State University, a new sports-related medical syndrome, dubbed the “female athlete triad,” may be affecting the health of female athletes. The components of the t ...
Cleanse your mind, not your body
"Cleanse Your Mind, Not Your Body"
Week 1: All fruit, no protein
Week 2: All protein, no fruit
Week 3: Protein powder and sugar free juice
Week 4: Realize you want to eat like a normal human ...
ENJOY YOUR FOOD BY EATING SLOWER!
Many people overeat due to dissatisfaction after eating a meal. If you eat too fast, you won't get to enjoy your food. Studies have also shown that it takes 20 minutes for your food to reach to your ...
3 Low-Cal Tips when eating Indian food
Yes-Indian food is great, especially for those of us who love spices. But when eating Indian food in a restaurant, you need to know what you are ordering so you do not end with a lot of calories. ...
