Break the Habit of Yo-Yo Dieting in Favor of Holistic Weight Loss Lifestyle Changes
If you find yourself struggling to stick with your weight loss program, you’re not alone. Many people who follow fad diets to lose weight end up gaining it back, only to start a new diet and repeat the cycle. A March 2019 study from the Columbia University Irving Medical Center found that 70% of female participants experienced […]
Green Juices vs. Blending Green Smoothies
We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us, yet very few people eat enough of them. Virtually every health professional recommends 6-8 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. To help increase your fruit and vegetable intake try drinking all-natural nutrition packed fresh juices and smoothies! They are both amazing additions to any […]
New Study Finds Eating More Animal Products and Unhealthful Foods Leads to Worse Aging
Can your diet in midlife predict your risk of disease and worsen future aging? A Whitehall II study, published in the American Journal of Medicine, conducted in London analyzed data gathered from 5,350 adult participants’ dietary patterns to assess risk of disease. After a mean 16-year follow-up using scored dietary patterns and the Alternative Healthy […]
Go Green for Life: Following a Plant Based Diet
Research shows that our typical meat-based Western diet that we consume today may increase the risk of heart disease, compared with diets high in fruits and vegetables. A new study now presents the potential health benefits of following a plant-based diet and why physicians should consider recommending plant-based diet to all their patients, especially those […]
Whole Foods Trump Supplements
Importance of selecting more natural or plant-based phytonutrients to stay healthy Vitamins are a group of substances that are essential for normal cell function, growth, and development. Scientists have discovered that the human body requires specific small quantities of 13 organic molecules, known as the 13 essential vitamins needed for the body to function. Every […]
Childhood Obesity: The view of a 10-year old child
Childhood Obesity written by Andrew Thein, Dr. Cynthia’s son These days, too many children are obese due to poor eating habits and lack of exercise. A few ways children can become healthier is by eating more vegetables daily and increasing their exercise. Children my age are eating too much of the wrong kind of food. […]
Vegan Quinoa Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe
Vegan Quinoa Noodle Stir-Fry By Brenda Morales Quick & easy-cooking quinoa noodles are gluten-free and a good source of plant-based protein. Serves 2 Ready in about 20-25 minutes Ingredients: 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds 1 stalk broccoli, cut into small florets, stems thinly sliced ½ dozen mushrooms, stems removed and sliced into […]
Meatless Monday: Lentil & Quinoa Tomato Soup
Healthy Vegan Soup Recipe Lentil & Quinoa Tomato Soup By Brenda Morales This tasty and nutritious vegan soup recipe is loaded with protein and fiber; perfect meal for the holidays. Serves 4 Ready in approximately 55 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, rinsed and cooked ½ cup quinoa, rinsed and cooked 1 (28 oz) can organic […]
Improve Your Mental Health with Holistic Health
We all know it’s important to stay in good physical health. But what are you doing to stay in good mental health? Each year, nearly 1 in 5 Americans suffer from mental illness symptoms including stress, depression, anxiety, and mood swings. These symptoms can lead to feelings of helplessness and despair. However, research shows that […]
Lose Weight and Stubborn Fat, Quickly and Safely
Spring is in the air which means weddings, graduations and vacations are coming up quickly. You want to lose weight and remove fat, so you look and feel your best around family and friends. But you don’t have much time. You’ve tried different diets, fasts, exercise programs, and even bootcamp training! But nothing worked. What […]