diet
Tips, tricks, recipes, and hacks to make your diet a successful one.
Best Foods to Help Prevent Cancer
About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Causes can range from hereditary to environmental, but measures can be taken in either case to lessen your chances of developing the disease. Nothing can replace the benefits of early detection and regular medical checkups, let's be clear about that. At the same time, proper diet and certain foods can prepare the body to fight malignant cancer cells at the onset.
By Longevity Staff8 years ago in Longevity
Simple Ways to Avoid Weight Gain
Let's be honest, we can read every article claiming to have the quickest workout routine, fastest weight loss diet, and newest drug on the market, but a lot of the time reading these articles is where it ends. Sometimes it’s nice to think and say you’re going to do something but you simply never follow through. It could be due to a busy schedule or lack of motivation but whatever the reason is behind putting the brakes on getting in shape, it’s ok and it happens to all of us at one time or another. Everyone has a time where we don't want to or can't eat according to a diet plan or don't have the time to hit the gym five days a week. However, just because you’re not being overly proactive about eating healthy and getting in shape doesn't mean you should just throw all your previous hard work away or do whatever you want and hope for the best. Truth be told, with a mentality like that you're asking to gain 10 pounds and feel terrible about it. So do yourself a favor while you’re on this healthy hiatus; Put down the serious fitness magazine and drill these tips into your head. They are simple, require very little motivation, and while they may not help you LOSE a lot of weight they will certainly assist you in NOT GAINING any pounds either!
By Jus L'amore8 years ago in Longevity
Including Ice Cream in Your Diet
Eating smart and healthy doesn't have to mean all work and no dessert. Even ice cream can be skillfully slipped into a fat-conscious diet. This should come as cool relief since Americans eat more than 48 pints per person each year, with most of it sliding down in summer.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity
Health Benefits of Juicing
Juicing is a method of consuming raw vegetables and fruits that is widely practiced by naturalists, raw foodies and vegans everywhere. With a break into mainstream America that began in the late 1990's, most Americans have stepped into a juice bar at one time or another. However, they walked out before knowing the health benefits of juicing, what juicing could really do for their body and how easy is it to do at home.
By Emily McCay8 years ago in Longevity
How to Diet Against Disease
In the late 1980s, an extraordinarily strong case for the medicinal power of food was made by the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academy of Sciences. Its three-year review of more than 5,000 scientific studies concluded that dietary changes could substantially reduce the risk of many kinds of illness, including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and cancer. Today, it is common practice to eat healthily to diet against disease, but there are many misconceptions and exaggerations regarding which foods actually ward off or contribute to health problems. Scientists, doctors, and nutritionists continue to study which foods help us diet against disease.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity
Fight Colds With Homeopathic Remedies
Steps can be taken at the first signs of cold symptoms that will help lessen the effects and length of the illness. Surprisingly, a good portion of these steps are homeopathic in nature, so they work together with your body to combat the symptoms and fight colds with homeopathic remedies. So when you feel the start of the sniffles, cough, or achy throat, remedies such as increasing your nutrients, staying active, and getting the proper rest can all help to quickly relieve you of your symptoms. But in addition to helping you get rid of a nasty cold, many of these remedies can aid in keeping you healthy all year round.
By David McCleary8 years ago in Longevity
Worlds Most Expensive Foods
Generations of people have asked themselves the question, "Does money buy happiness?". Well, it may not buy happiness, but it sure can buy you some of the rarest foods on the planet. From beef to potatos to canteloupe, some of the world's most expensive foods will empty your bank account as they fill your tummy. Some people claim to have expensive taste, but these foods take it to another level. If you find yourself complaining about the bill at your local sushi joint, or sighing as you purchase your coffee from that upscale coffee shop, these foods are not for you. But, if you're interested in learning more about the exotic delicious foods this Earth has to offer, check out our list of the world's most expensive foods.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity
How to Stay Vegan While Traveling
The past 8 years of my life has been a whirlwind of planes, trains and automobiles. While there are endless advantages to being able to work all over the world (my life is definitely not boring) there are certain things I struggle with regularly. One of these is diet, an incredibly important part of anyones life. Food. We need it to survive, we convert it into energy to be able to do our jobs and function on a daily basis, and I don’t know about you, but food makes me happy. I love to eat. But I am in front of the camera most days, so shoveling pizza and chocolate into my mouth probably isn’t going to do me any favors. I also have the most irritating dietary requirements on the planet. I’m vegan and I try to avoid gluten. I eat leaves. Which is fine by me, because I happen to like leaves. That being said, have you ever tried telling someone in a Paris coffee shop you can’t have dairy? Or a Spanish waiter, that you don’t eat meat? And that fish is definitely still a living animal? Traveling and maintaining a specific diet is a nightmare. I won’t lie to you, there have been times I haven’t eaten for an entire day because there simply is NOTHING I can eat. In general, I won’t let this happen, and if I am within a mile of a grocery store I am fine. But when I’m stuck in the mountains in a villa full of dudes that speak no english and survive only on full fat milk and steak…. it’s hard.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Longevity
Healthiest Foods on Earth
In order to get the most out of our bodies, we must be knowledgeable about what we are putting into it. Each body has different demands made on it, so each body requires different food and nutrients to be put into it. Being informed about the healthiest food options is the first step to prolonging the health and wellness of your body, from the inside out. Earth is 24,000 miles around at the equator, which leaves lots of room to grow the healthiest foods the planet has to offer, meanwhile, many of us still flock to the “Healthy Aisle” at best at our local food store rather than a local farmer’s market, or even growing food in our own backyard. I get it, not everyone has a green thumb. And not everyone has the list of the healthiest foods on earth, either man made or supplied from our own home planet.
By Lindsie Polhemus8 years ago in Longevity
Worst Foods for Celiacs Disease
Celiac disease is described as a genetic disorder that affects the digestive tract and it can cause serious damages to the small intestine. Celiac’s disease can cause serious interference with the absorption of nutrients from food. An individual suffering from Celiac disease will find it difficult to tolerate gluten- a protein substance found in foods such as rye, wheat, and barley.
By George Gott8 years ago in Longevity
What Is the Paleo Diet?
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about how the paleo diet is becoming increasingly popular with athletes and couch potatoes alike. You may have heard about it after watching a show, reading an article, or talking to a friend. But is the paleo diet just a fad? The answer is a resounding "no!" Although this diet may not be for everyone depending on individual beliefs and needs, there is nothing about the paleo plan that resembles the typically dangerous "fad diet." We'll fill you in on everything you need to know about the question "what is the paleo diet?" below.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity