10 Tips To Avoid The Holiday Bulge – And Inner Thoughts About Them

Do you find it almost impossible to stay conscious and contentious about weight and nutrition during the holidays? Of course you do. More than half of all Americans are overweight. All American’s are in this together.
You can take heart from a new government study which shows most Americans gain about a pound over the holiday. [...]

Diverticulosis Diet & What Foods to Avoid With Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis occurs when pockets in the wall of the intestine, called diverticula, become inflamed or infected. Fortunately, sufferers can find relief by following a diverticulitis diet.
 
A low residue diet is recommended during the flare-up periods of diverticulitis to decrease bowel volume so that the infection can heal. An intake of less than 10 grams of fiber per [...]

How To Avoid Chronic Illnesses By The Way You Cook Your Food

Do you remember one favorite saying our Mom’s used? “Out of the frying pan and into the fire.” There is a lot of wisdom in that saying. The production of carcinogenic substances including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH’s)has been found in barbecued or grilled foods. These substances raise the risk of certain cancers. [...]