Healthy Lifestyle – Page 47

Popeye’s Favorite – Spinach

Did you ever wonder why Popeye likes spinach so much? The idea behind making Popeye extremely strong after eating spinach is no random idea; the director selected the favorite food to be spinach for Popeye because he knew what that vegetable was hiding. It is sometimes also known as “King of Vegetables” because of its…

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Have you heard the terms: Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis and wondered what it means? Many people have small pouches in the lining of the colon, or large intestine, that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Multiple pouches are called diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. Most people with diverticulosis do…

Asparagus – my new anti-aging agent!

One of the major health concerns nowadays, especially among women, is how to slow down the body aging process. Well, asparagus is one the best antioxidants because it has significant glutathione content which is a very popular anti-aging agent. This amazing vegetable is almost too good to be true, but all these nutritional benefits have…

Digestive Do’s and Don’ts

In order to be really healthy, you need to make sure you have good digestion (and good elimination). Unfortunately there is a long list of common digestive issues that many people can’t resolve and just resign themselves to live with the issues. No digestive issue will be healed overnight, and there’s no magic pill to…

Don’t overlook Kale!

Kale is one of most nutritious cruciferous vegetables loaded with fiber and low in calories. It’s a great anti-inflammatory and aids in the body’s detoxification process. Add it to your protein shakes or make this yummy apple recipe. Kale is loaded with carotenoids and flavonoids which are powerful antioxidants that protect our cells from free…

Simple Tips to Help Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is a somewhat complex problem due to in-proper food combinations, eating large meals, delayed stomach emptying or eating a heavy meal and then laying down. It’s commonly found with obesity and pregnancy because of increased pressures within the abdomen, pushing the stomach contents back into the esophagus. Acid reflux is a condition where stomach…