Conversations around diet can be clouded by extremes, but there is scientific consensus that some foods contribute more directly to inflammation than others. “Chronic, low-grade inflammation underlies many long-term health conditions, from cardiovascular disease to autoimmune disorders,” says Dr. Elaine…
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to germs, toxins, injury or infection. A natural response which helps the body heal, when we live in a state of chronic inflammation, things start to go awry. Inflammatory cells and cytokines (pro-inflammatory signal…
Back in 2003, Peter Dukes, a then product manager at Starbucks, led a small group in brainstorming a new drink to add to the chain’s fall espresso menu. They filled the research and development space (a.k.a. the “Liquid Lab”) with…
Are you trying to add some extra nutrients to your day? Try one of these detox juice recipes from Liz Levine, a dietician and health-conscious chef. “While juices aren’t meant to replace meals, they can still be used as a…
The first to be cut out in low-calorie and slimming diets, bread is the most demonized of carbohydrates. Yet this comforting, fragrant, crunchy and delicious food is the backbone of thousand-year-old culinary traditions not only of the West, but also…
By now, most of us understand that a plant-based diet isn’t just tofu and lettuce. But that doesn’t mean it’s not intimidating, and hard to know where to begin. It also means you must strategize a little better when it…
Diet is a very essential factor of our external appearance, whether its the hair or skin. Experts tend to point out how important diet is by recommending the foods and raw materials we should consume in order to have glowing…
As far as diets go, one thing that appears to be consistent across the board on several different philosophies is the importance of portion sizes. However, this will vary greatly depending on multiple factors, such as the person’s age, activity…
Drinking herbal tea as a dessert to satisfy your craving for something sweet and calm your stomach and mind is the post-dinner habit most recommended by nutritionists when it comes to how and what to eat when you want to…
Dark circles are one of the biggest plagues of the beauty world. With their unflattering coloring, dark circles tend to weigh down the eyes at the slightest lack of sleep or increase of stress. As a result from various factors,…
Need an ingredient that is filling yet easy on calories? Try oatmeal. Unfortunately, many well-intentioned diets are easily wrecked by a binge, once they come face-to-face with your favorite poison of choice. Think back, and you’ll likely find your moment…
We all know and love Hilary Duff from her famous Lizzie McGuire series. Apparently, the actress struggled when she was younger related to body image and a horrible eating disorder. In an interview with Women’s Health Australia, Hilary Duff opened…
