Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most talked about polyunsaturated fats. Pretty much everyone has seen or heard about omega-3 supplements. Doctors and news anchors have told us we need more of them in our diet. But what are omega-3 fatty acids and why does our body need them? 

Feeling fuller for longer luckily does not require medication to do. Although medication can have a more pronounced impact, certain foods can slow down stomach emptying as well, without the side effects. 

Protein is an essential macronutrient that we need to get from our diet on a daily basis. Read on to find out more about the importance of this tasty macronutrient and how it impacts our health.

We all know that the food we eat has an impact on our health. Beyond just calories, the type of food we choose can make a big difference. Recent studies have shown that consuming a diet high in ultra processed foods can increase the risk of cognitive decline.

Being aware of what you’re eating is important to stay healthy. Being aware of your body’s natural signals and hunger/satiety cues is just as important. Essentially being in tune with your body takes some practice but is possible for everyone.

Lounging on the couch after a long day is something everyone looks forward to. Unfortunately, we all have been doing too much of it. With more of our life becoming automated we find ourselves with more “couch time.”

Losing weight often leads to feelings of hunger. If left unchecked, hunger can become overwhelming and reverse your weight loss success. Learn how to curb you hunger with certain diet modifications.

Legumes or better known as the edible fruit or seeds of legumes called pulses, are a powerhouse food packed with nutrients. These pulses include beans, lentils, green peas, soybeans, and peanuts. This often-overlooked food is a staple in many of the world's oldest cultures, and oftentimes some of the healthiest cultures.

Most people are aware of the calories they eat throughout the day. But when was the last time you considered the calories you drank throughout the day?

Take for example a 20 fl oz bottle of Coke, it has 240 calories and the majority of people tend to finish the whole bottle. Soda is an obvious culprit of high calories so let’s look at some beverages that are considered healthy.

The main claim to fame for beets is their nitrate content that gets converted to nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide has many benefits of which include the potential to lower blood pressure, relax the walls of blood vessels, and protect the endothelial lining of the blood vessels. 

Our bodies, including all mammals, have evolved very complex systems to enable us to survive when food is not available. Not only survive, but still be able to function properly and be able to fight or run if the need arose.

Without these systems, none of our ancestors would have survived prior to the industrialization of food. Unfortunately, our bodies do not evolve at the same rate as our industries do. As food has become readily available year-round and our pantries always well stocked, our bodies simply have not caught up.

Fad diets are always popping up and tend to always tote the greatest success with each one. But we all know that none of them are really successful long term. With social media it’s even easier to get overwhelmed with trendy diets promising big results only to leave us empty handed.

Is there really any good diet advice out there or is really just everything in moderation and common sense?

As we get older, we start to think more about our mortality. Something we didn’t give much thought to from childhood till about our thirties if not longer for some. But when those health problems start coming up and doctor visits become more frequent, it’s hard not to think about it. 

Healthy fat. It’s important in maintaining the health of our body. You’ve probably heard about healthy fats from the media at some point. You may know you need to include more of these in your diet, but what makes these types of fat healthy and why do we need them?

Everything in moderation, it’s that bit of advice that everyone likes to give. You may have been told by your friend or colleague to enjoy sweets in moderation. Or when you over consume a healthy item such as fiber and get bloated, you're told to not overdo it and eat everything in moderation. But what exactly is moderation and how does it apply to our food and physical activity?

Take a minute to think about the last thing you ate. Do you remember what it was? How about how it tasted, the texture of it, the smell of it, how it made you feel? Chances are you can remember what it was, but the rest may be a blur. 

With the new year officially started, although cliche, this is the perfect time to get back on track and start making those positive lifestyle changes. Remember that it’s never too late to change your diet and lifestyle regardless of your age. Any little positive change can have a dramatic impact on your overall health. 

The bacteria in our gut have many important roles in keeping us healthy. We have several hundreds of different types of bacteria and together these make up the gut microbiota.

Sugar makes us feel good and we all eat way too much of it! Read on to find out the skinny on sugar and what you can do about it today to improve your health.