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It’s amazing how important fiber is and how little credit it gets. It’s the butt of constipation jokes and people’s moods, but it does more than help prevent constipation. It keeps your gut microbes healthy and in perfect balance. That leads to improved weight, a healthier body, and better mental functioning. Fiber can play a […]
If you recoil at the word carbohydrate, you probably also flee in fear when you hear the word fat. Both have been given a bad rap due to some offenders in their category. Carbohydrates can have health benefits, but they also can damage your health. It’s all about the type of carbohydrate you choose. If […]
Even if you’re sticking with your diet and working out regularly, sometimes you face a weight loss plateau, where the next pound simply won’t budge. That can be extremely frustrating but happens to many people. Plateauing can occur for several reasons. One of them is quite positive. You may be gaining muscle. Muscle weighs more […]
If you go to any grocery or drug store, you’ll see an aisle or two devoted to supplements. All types of vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and herbal options are available. Even though these nutrients will never substitute for a healthy diet, some supplements may be beneficial, which includes common ones, such as vitamin D. Not all […]
Eating healthy should always be the top priority of people in San Antonio, TX, whether trying to lose weight or not. One question often asked is whether a low-carb diet can do both. The answer is a resounding yes. A low-carb diet is a simple solution, but you must follow some ground rules to keep […]
San Antonio, TX, pharmacies and grocery shelves, like those across America, sell a variety of laxatives. They help relieve constipation. Some people repurpose laxatives to lose more weight. The logic behind that decision is that pushing food through the digestive process faster and going more frequently, it can make losing weight an easy process. Most […]
During the holiday season, you’ll often hear the sing-song words, “chah-chah-chah-chia” blaring through the television speaker accompanied by a picture of a terra cotta head with a healthy growth of green or a small terra cotta animal with green shoots of fur. Chia seeds are beneficial for more than a novelty gift. When you include […]
Whether it’s advice from your best friend, mother, or mother-in-law, everyone has an opinion on what to feed babies before they’re 12 months old. Many people believe giving babies grains too early in life can create problems. It’s true that food allergies are increasing in children, but is that caused by introducing allergens too early […]
There are many ways to invest. You can invest your money in a future purchase, income, or growth. You can invest your time and sometimes money in learning a new trade or getting a degree. Investments are for a better future, but that future also depends on good health. Without your health, no matter how […]
When the snow and ice storms hit San Antonio, TX, it was just another reminder to each citizen to keep their pantry, filled with essentials. If you’re trapped in your home for a week, do you have enough food to keep you and/or your family fed? How healthy is your stash? Having a full stock […]