FIT OVER 60! | My Complete Fitness Platform at 62 Years Old

Find out what the nutritional value of sweet potato is, a popular vegetable eaten in homes and restaurants across the world. From the calories it contains to it’s fiber content, this article covers it all, positive and negative.

Healthy food combinations are all around us! Learn more about the foods that pair well together to creating nutritious combos!

The health benefits of mushrooms are quite vast; however many people cringe at the thought of eating mushrooms. Pick the right ones, and you will love the taste and the health benefits.

When you find out you’re lactose intolerant, or your body simply doesn’t handle dairy well, the first step is to determine which milk alternative is the best for you. Each dairy alternative tastes different and it is up to you to decide which one (or two, or three) will be the best substitute for your unique diet. Read on to discover more about the options available to you: 1) Almond Milk This is a great milk alternative that can be used universally, just like cow’s milk.

Lettuce is so nutritious, but sometimes kids balk when we offer it in meals. Here are sure-fire ideas to utilize in your quest for nutritious, lettuce-included meals.

The signs are all around: out of control obesity, a dramatic increase in diabetes, and despite the millions of dollars we have spent fighting cancer and heart disease, both are still increasing. What is causing it? Doctors, scientist and nutritionists are increasingly coming to the conclusion that sugar is playing a major role, and indeed, it may be the main culprit.

Even if we did eat healthy meals three times a day, we wouldn’t get all the nutrition we’d need in order to stay healthy. Just imagine how many servings of fruits and vegetables we’d need to eat in order to get the daily nutrients we’d need.

Have you ever wondered how vegans and vegetarians can maintain healthy, active lives without eating meat for protein? This article contains my favorite protein packed foods that contain no animal products.

Foods that contain gluten are known to have effects on the unhealthy and weak gut. They will make the gut worse. Since the immune system depends on the health of the gut, gluten will have an adverse effect on the human immune system. Many people are aware that damage to the immune system will make the body prone to diseases. But, only a few people are aware that damage to the immune system will also cause psychological or mental disorders. Taking more gluten-rich food products will make the person susceptible to emotional or psychological conditions. Following are some of the effects that might be a result of excessive gluten intake.

In order to live a long and healthy live, we must ensure that our immune system is in check. Subtle alterations in lifestyle can really boost your energy levels, allowing you to get more out of life.

Osteoporosis is a ubiquitous “silent” disease of the bones that leads to fragile bones and increases the risk of fracture. Certain foods can help you prevent this disease and improve your overall health. Eating an alkalizing diet with foods high in calcium and avoiding sodas, sugar, coffee, and alcohol are the best ways to fend off osteoporosis.

Eating the right foods can help prevent digestive problems and stomach upsets. Your lifestyle and your diet affect the way your body digests the foods you eat. Adding more fiber, drinking more water, and exercising all contribute to better digestive health.