Do Coffee And Tea Have The Same Effect On My Body?
People in Massachusetts have a favorite drink. It’s usually either coffee or tea. That choice is about personal preference, not necessarily the effect on the body. Which one is actually better for you ? Are there dangers from drinking either? To make it easier to debate, eliminate coffee with cream and sugar or other additives […]
5 Ways to Learn to Love Vegetables
We all know that we need to eat our “five a day” portions of vegetables, but do we really know why? Here are the most important reasons: Keeps you fuller longer. They are great if you want to lose weight. Good for your gut. Keeps your skin hydrated. Provides much needed essential nutrients and vitamins. […]
7 Tips to Prevent Stress Eating When You’re Stuck at Home
Though self-isolating is the best way to protect against COVID-19, being stuck at home can lead to some unhealthy behaviors, including overeating due to stress, fatigue, and boredom. Here are 7 tips to prevent stress eating when you are stuck at home. Keep a food diary Write down what you eat, how much you eat, […]
Margarine Vs Butter – Which Is Better?
Every refrigerator contains a yellow spread for bread or used for cooking. That substance is either margarine or butter. These may look alike but are different. Butter is cream that’s agitated until the membranes keeping the milk fat in place break, the fat separates from the rest of the cream, and join together. Margarine uses […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Eat Real Food
Real food is usually unprocessed or minimally processed foods that are rich in nutrients and is a whole single ingredient. For thousands of years, whole foods was 100% of the human diet. Today, many foods are processed, packed in unnecessary calories and harmful to human health. Eating whole foods is the best way to achieve […]
How Good Nutrition Affects Mental Health
It’s very rewarding when people from Massachusetts let me know the positive effects of the diets we recommend and how good they feel. Many write or tell their coach that the good nutrition not only helped them feel better physically, but it improved their mental health. It’s well known that exercise can improve moods and […]
8 Tips for Sticking to Your Diet at a Party
It can be hard to attend parties when you are in a weight loss program. You may be worried there won’t be anything at the party you can eat, or that you will get off-track by giving in to temptation. However, all is not lost. Here are 8 tips on how to stick to your […]
Healthy Summer Grilling Ideas
Summer is almost here: time to grill! The best part is that grilling can be one of the healthiest ways to cook! Here we have some good grilling ideas: Grill Vegetables and fruits! Swap the traditional store-bought barbecue fare like baked beans, coleslaw, macaroni salad and potato salad – which can have a lot of […]
Is The Keto Diet Bad For You?
In the diet world, fad diets quickly fade, and some diets, like the South Beach or keto diet, dramatically impact traditional weight loss methods. You often hear all the benefits of the keto diet touted, but are there downsides? Can the keto diet be bad for you or any person? There are many benefits, but […]
Can Herbs Help Boost My Immune System?
It’s important to have a properly functioning immune system. It can intervene and protect you from outside invaders, like bacteria. An improved immune response also helps prevent chronic inflammation, which can cause serious health issues, too. Eating healthy, getting plenty of rest, and regular exercise can help improve immune health. Some herbs boost immune functioning. […]