Everyone, including me, wants to eat smarter and feel more healthy. With every news report we hear, we become increasingly aware of the link between our health and what we eat. Heck, that is the main reason I started this blog nearly 5 years ago. My recent lab work after my routine physical check-up emphasized a few areas of improvement for me… despite my high HDL cholesterol, I still need to lower my LDL. I am at risk for prediabetes. I need to lose some weight. I believe some of you share these issues too, whether you know it or not. Therefore, I want to share my doctor’s advice she…
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Spinach Health Benefits and Easy to Grow
Spinach has incredible health benefits and it is very easy to grow. Several of my followers diagnosed with COVID-19 told me, doctors prescribed a regimen of vitamins C, D, and Zinc to combat their “mild-cases.” So this week I decided to write about a vegetable full of vitamins C, D, and zinc – SPINACH! Origin Spinach is a member of the beet family domesticated in central Asia. In the late Middle Ages, the Arabs brought it to Europe. Spaniards grew it as early as the eighth-century and eventually brought it to the United States. Known to be rich in the aforementioned nutrients, some consider it the most important leaf vegetable…
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4 Ways to Adopt Healthier Eating Habits
Your effort to live a healthier life is not complete without a change in your eating habits. Physical activities, such as exercising or getting enough sleep, are vital for living a healthy life. Truth is, if you want to look your best and feel your best, you have got to eat the kind of foods that will get you there. Here are some diet tips to consider when trying to adopt healthier eating habits. Drink more water and less sugary drinks When you are thirsty, it is essential to drink water rather than sugary drinks. The goal is not to satisfy your thirst with any liquid, but to be hydrated…
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5 Ways to Prevent Late-Night Snacking
Most experts discouraged late-night munching because of how harmful it can be to your health, but there are ways to prevent late-night snacking. Unfortunately, some of our habits make it challenging not to nibble at night. The good news is that with some simple changes to your lifestyle, you can be on the right track to good health. Here are a few of those to consider. Eat well throughout the day Most of the time, the reason why you’re getting hungry at night is that you aren’t eating regularly during the day. The prescribed number of meals to have is three, and they should all be balanced. Protein is key when…
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Keeping Yourself Healthy By Building Delicious Meal Plans
What you eat is a large part of keeping yourself healthy, which is why building delicious meal plans, that are full of goodness is the best thing that you can do. However, it might not feel as though this is easy, but trust me, it is probably a lot more simple than you think. You see it all the time, people are overcomplicating how to make a healthy meal, and it puts others off doing it for themselves. So, in this article, we’re going to be looking at how you can create some delicious meals with the goal of keeping yourself healthy. This post may contain affiliate links. FRUIT First,…
