Increasing fiber intake often helps with IBS. Health experts now recommend increasing the intake of protein to at least 20 to 35 grams per day. Increasing fiber is therefore the first recommendation for IBS patients, especially those who have constipation. The United States has the lowest food purity in the world. The average American gets […]
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It’s no secret that a large percentage of Americans struggle to lose weight. As much as 30 percent of the adult population is obese. Fifteen percent of children between the ages of 6 and 19 also struggle with obesity. According to the Center for Disease Control, the primary causes of chronic pain are physical inactivity […]
A smoothie fast is not something that is an easy undertaking. To prepare and maintain a smoothie fast, you must be ready to do things that you would not do if you were not fasting. Whether you are doing it as a diet technique to lose weight, or for why I have done them, which […]
One of the Hartford, Connecticut grocery stores where I regularly shop, recently began stocking Friendly’s Sundaes To Go. These small, ice cream sundaes are smaller versions of the tasty ice cream sundaes served at Friendly’s Restaurants, an east coast restaurant chain that is known for its delicious ice cream. So far, I have eaten three […]
While there are many chronic and progressive diseases you have to worry about as you get older, the issue of high blood pressure is a major risk factor that could put you at high risk for stroke, coronary heart disease and even heart attacks. Finding ways to naturally lower blood pressure should be the focus […]
My husband and I are at that point in our lives where we really have to pay attention to the nutritional labels on the food we eat. In addition to watching those carbohydrates and fat calories, we are always looking for products that can add beneficial fiber to our diets. One of the ways we’ve […]