Healthy Foods of Summer
by Lori Sciame July 20th, 2017
Summer offers long days of sunshine coupled with plenty of heat. Add sufficient rain, and these factors make it possible for a variety of produce to flourish. Food fresh from the garden tastes wonderful, it's low in calories, and best of all, it's good for you! Read
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The Cancer Fighting Diet
by Lori Sciame July 13th, 2017
Cancer sucks! We all know people who have suffered from this ravaging disease, and many readers may have battled it as well. One way to kick cancer's butt is to begin eating in a way as to prevent it from happening in the first place. Dr. Joel Furman has developed what he calls the G.O.M.B.S. Diet to help people to do just that. In essence, he states that greens, onions, mushrooms, berries, and seeds may be the ticket to
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Hydrate with Food
by Lori Sciame July 6th, 2017
During the summer months, humans perspire more in order to keep the body cool. This can lead to dehydration, especially in older adults. This is because the thirst mechanism, the feeling of being parched, lessens as one ages. So keeping hydrated as one ages, and if one exercises outdoors, can be tricky. The good news is that many foods have a high water content, meaning they can assist in keeping the level of water within the body even. Check
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Where Men and Women Differ
by Louise June 29th, 2017I'm all for equality, but dieting provides an exception.Read More
There are some facts that can't be argued with. On average, men tend to be taller and more muscular than women. The larger and more muscular one is, the more calories one needs to consume to maintain that size, therefore, men typically need more calories than women. The 2,000-calorie diet, which the nutritional panel on most products is based on, canMen’s Health: Lessons Learned
by Louise June 22nd, 2017June is Men's Health Month. Did you know that June 10-16 was National Men's Health Week? Some organizations hosted special events for the occasion. The purpose of the event was to increase the awareness of preventable health problems, as well as to encourage early detection of disease among males. Though the month is now drawing to a close, the lessons learned are of course always relevant. Here are someRead MoreEasy Tips = Big Benefits
by Lori Sciame June 15th, 2017Thinking about improving one's overall health can be overwhelming. Today's overabundance of information, coming in from all directions, from TV to the Internet, can cause one's head to spin. Many men ask, "how can I sift through all the do's and don'ts to find out the best health information for me?"Read More
First and foremost, one must skip advice that doesn't come from a reliable source. For instance, should a man
