TUESDAY, April 21, 2020 — Young adults may be waiting too long to seek help for eating disorders, a new study suggests. Researchers surveyed 300 young adults, ages 18-25, in Australia. They found the majority had eating, weight or body shape concerns. “Concerningly, only a minority of people with eating disorder symptoms had sought professional… Read More »
Don’t forget the healthy fats This means using cooking oils made from plants or seeds. For instance, canola, olive, peanut, soybean, rice bran, sesame and sunflower oil are all considered healthy fats. These three food types – lean protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats – can be combined in such different ways to keep your… Read More »
Mindful eating is a practice that allows you to be more intentional with your eating habits while also maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Slowing down and bringing more mindful awareness to what you’re eating and how you’re feeling before, during and after meals is one of the best practices you can have for finding… Read More »
What is gluten, how do you maintain a gluten-free diet and who should be eating gluten-free? That’s what we’re covering in this guide! Whether you’re considering a gluten-free lifestyle or have already made the change and are looking for some additional support, we’ve got you covered. We’ll start with the basics! What Is Gluten? It… Read More »
If you’re looking for a how-to guide to eating animal proteins, this serves as a great guide. For the sake of this article, we’re focusing on how to buy or source animal proteins as part of your diet and lifestyle. If you’re plant-based looking to incorporate animal proteins or making the transition from a vegan… Read More »
Postprandial sleepiness, or feeling sleepy after you eat — otherwise known as a food coma — is a common human experience. To some extent, feeling sleepy after eating, especially in the afternoon, is normal, but it’s not a given. You can often curtail that drowsy feeling by making tweaks to your diet. Carbohydrates are one… Read More »
A bloated stomach is usually caused by eating and drinking food and drinks which the body struggles to digest. This can lead to excess gas and trapped wind, which causes that uncomfortable, bloated feeling. Overeating can cause problems for the digestive system, as can eating certain types of food. Stodgy foods like junk food can… Read More »