Month: January 2013

One Healthy Tip at a Time!

On Sundays, I chop romaine lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers, and apples (squeeze some lemon juice on them so that they won’t turn brown), shred carrots, and boil chickpeas (canned chickpeas contain sodium and should be avoided). You can also buy the pre-washed, ready to go vegetables from the supermarket.

Prebiotics: An Essential Part of a Healthy Lifestyle?

Here’s the skinny: Everybody has bacteria in their gut to help digest food. It is important to maintain these friendly bacteria because not only do they provide the body with Vitamin K and Biotin, but they also protect our digestive system from harmful bacteria that can cause infections. Healthy bacterial by-products are essential to the …

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Scent Based Weight Loss Programs: Do they Really Work?

Sensa, Aroma Patch, and SlimScents are few products that claim to help lose weight by reducing our appetite. These products enhance our sense and taste receptors and signal our body to stop eating! Do they work? Some short-term studies did show weight loss in participants but its long-term effects are not proven. Also, it is …

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