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Food Pyramid? My Plate? What Do I Follow?

So back in the day there was the food pyramid. We all remember because it was posted about everywhere, in schools, grocery stores and doctors offices. The base of the pyramid, which was the biggest section, was covered with colorful drawings of cereal, bread and a loaded plate of pasta. Yummy! If you think back to the 1990s and early 2000s, ok it wasn’t that long ago people! The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created the food pyramid in 1992. It placed grains at the base of the pyramid (the largest section), with veggies and fruits on the next largest section. These were the foods that we were supposed to consume most of all. The next section was split in half, with the dairy portion on the left and the proteins on the right. The very tip of the pyramid was reserved for fats and sweets, with a recommendation to eat these sparingly.

The 8 Best Ways To Build and Maintain Boundaries

Understanding how to set personal limits (aka, boundaries) is essential for building and maintaining healthy relationships either with friends, family, and even our partners. Many people know what the word “boundaries” means, but they have no idea what they are. Some people might think of boundaries as property lines or “brick walls” used to keep people out. But boundaries are not these rigid lines that are drawn in the sand. Boundaries are a way to take care of ourselves.

Oxalates: What They are and Their Health Effects

The terms “oxalic acid” and “oxalate” are used interchangeably throughout the nutrition science field. Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in many plants, including leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. In plants, it’s usually bound to minerals, forming oxalate. Elevated oxalates can cause a variety of other health issues from kidney stones to joint pain, from structural challenges to styes, from chronic bladder pain to general chronic pain.

Mushroom Coffee: What is it and is it healthy?

So adding mushrooms in your diet is nothing new to anyone. People have been adding mushrooms for the wellness incentive for thousands of years. Mushrooms (adaptogens) are used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine as powders, extracts, and gummies to help people all over the world. But coffee?

Food Additives to Avoid

food additives /preservatives have been around for centuries. Many people have used certain things to preserve food and have figured out the hard way what works and what doesn’t. Most food additives today have been used since the 1940s before, during, and after the war to help keep food longer without it going bad. However, we have found since then that there are some additives/preservatives that just aren’t good for us health wise.

SIBO: What Is It? And How To Treat It

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when there is an increase in the bacteria in the small intestines — in particular, certain types of bacteria not commonly found in that part of the digestive tract. In other words,…It’s not supposed to be there! Lets find out what we can do about it. …….

The Habits of Exceptionally Calm People

Some people would say I’m very calm and don’t get stressed out about stuff too easily. That’s true, I usually tell people I’m so calm when I go to sleep, sheep count me! But have you ever wondered why some people are so calm and others are so stressed? Why? What’s their secret? Well today, I’m going to give you 5 habits that I believe are the reasons for their calm, cool, and collective ways. So, let’s dive right in and see if we can learn something.

The 7 Mental Habits of Success

The mind is a powerful thing and it all boils down to having the right mindset to accomplish your dreams. With the right mindset, you can get through the tough times and the negative talk from nonbelievers, and work hard for the things you want. Let’s find out what these mindsets are and start accomplishing our goals!

Shift Work: What Does the Science Say?  

There has been a steady stream of studies over the years that suggests long-term night-working is extremely bad for your health. It had always been assumed (me included) that our “body” clock would adapt to the demands of working nights…