A vital organ for humans and other vertebrae, the liver performs several critical functions that keep the body humming along each day. Some of its most important roles include detoxification, the production of biochemicals necessary for food digestion, iron metabolism, blood clotting and protein synthesis. Also part of the metabolic process, the liver is a crucial...
Contrary to what many people believe, fats are an essential part of a healthy diet. In fact, you should make sure that between 20 to 35 percent of your total caloric intake comes from fat. The key is not to restrict all fats but to make sure that you limit unhealthy fats. Two unhealthy fats are saturated fat, which is found in eggs and meat, and trans fats, which...
No matter your reason for turning to diet friendly alcohol choices, you’ll notice improvements in many parts of your life when following them. Some people look for healthier ways to drink as part of a weight loss plan. Others know that they are drinking too much and healthy tips will help them to cut down. There’s nothing wrong with having a drink or...
If you’re a sweet potato lover and you are trying to get fit, you are in for a treat. Literally. These delicious yet easy to make pancakes are great for all of you who are looking to shed some pounds before summer knocks on your door. These mouth-watering sweet potato pancakes can be topped with maple syrup, honey, apple butter or applesauce. Or, you might choose...
You already know that eating food that is good for you does wonders for your physical and spiritual health. There’s nothing like eating food rich in vitamins and minerals to help keep our bodies humming along exactly as they should. Sometimes, though, nothing is better for the spirit than a no-holds-barred junk food and alcohol binge. After a hard day at work...
Everyone is guilty of it, throwing your food into the microwave to save time and effort of getting out the pots and pans to get dinner on the table. The real question is, what does microwaving do to your food. There are a few different things you should think about when microwaving that may or may not get you to turn away or embrace this modern technological miracle. What...
Eating meat entails digesting nutrients we need to function properly, such as protein, but it also comes with bad cholesterol and saturated animal fat. Switching to a vegan diet means depending on plant protein sans the unhealthy components of meat. In a nutshell, making the case for going vegan should be easy, but we all need to keep in mind that change is hard...
