Snack Boxes are Here!
by Lori Sciame March 21st, 2013 | Diet
Healthy snacking has never been easier. Â Instead of spending hours cutting up raw fruits and vegetables and air popping popcorn, subscribe to receive a monthly snack box from one of several companies. Â Check out this post on our sister site, My Fitness Tunes, to learn about these cost effective snack boxes. Â Another great thing is that one can choose gender specific boxes, including snacks that are vegan, organic, and gluten free. Do salt and pepper sunflower seeds and organic macaroons sound tasty? Â If yes, click on the above link to find out how to have these delicious
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Tips for Healthy Eating on Vacation
by Louise January 10th, 2013 | Diet
Vacation has a different meaning for various people, but for many, especially regarding dietary concerns, it means something like, "time to splurge!" Whether that splurge be eating extra indulgent foods, booking a five-star hotel, or utilizing a fractional ownership jet, it is a fun part of vacation. If a family is staying in a familiar place, vacation seems like the perfect time to treat yourself to all of your favorite dishes, simply because, "it's vacation!" Conversely, if a family travels to an exotic location, they may feel obligated to try all of the popular local foods
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Weight Gain Strategies
by Louise November 15th, 2012 | Diet
Most people "diet" to lose weight. The diet might involve specific types of foods or beverages, but ultimately what causes someone to effectively lose weight is the reduced calories; however, there's another end of the diet spectrum. Some people don't find it easy to take in the calories that they need. They might become full quickly, have trouble dealing with newly developed intolerance or allergy, not realize how much they need to eat to make up for an increase in exercise, or simply lose their appetite.
I have a friend, "John," who was consistently losing to the point that it
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I have a friend, "John," who was consistently losing to the point that it
Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance
by Louise October 18th, 2012 | Diet
Not all stomachs are created equal. Some people feel nauseated after having a glass of milk, while others might develop hives from the consumption of one small peanut. Feeling sick or having other negative symptoms after eating a certain food is likely either due to a food allergy or a food intolerance, but how do you know which one?
While the very general effect of both terms is similar (that you don't feel good after eating a particular food), the terms actually have quite distinct sources, symptoms, and solutions.
A food allergy is a true allergic reaction that involves the body's
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While the very general effect of both terms is similar (that you don't feel good after eating a particular food), the terms actually have quite distinct sources, symptoms, and solutions.
A food allergy is a true allergic reaction that involves the body's
On Soy
by Louise September 18th, 2012 | Diet
Is soy good or bad for you? Soy products are often suggested as healthy substitutes for dairy or meat products. Sure, soy milk makes a logical alternative for milk for someone with lactose intolerance (because it is a plant-based beverage and not actually a "milk"), but it makes much less sense for someone with a soy nut allergy.
The market for soy products in America has been growing over the last couple decades. Of course, the rise of soy has been followed by a slew of studies that point to possible concerns about it.
Isoflavones are the hot topic within the world of soy nutritional analysis.
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The market for soy products in America has been growing over the last couple decades. Of course, the rise of soy has been followed by a slew of studies that point to possible concerns about it.
Isoflavones are the hot topic within the world of soy nutritional analysis.