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How Many Calories Should I Eat a Day?

Calories — specifically daily calorie intake — are always a hot topic. “How many calories should I eat a day?” It’s a tricky question to answer, seeing as daily calorie intake depends on a number of factors, including height, weight, activity level, gender, age, diet and so much more. It also depends on your goals. For instance, if you’re overweight […]

Top 20 Summer Fruits and How to Add Them to Your Diet

In the summertime, things get a whole lot more colorful, including your plates. With so many fruits and vegetables in season throughout the warmer months, it’s time to crowd those meals with fresh, delicious and nutrient-rich summer fruits. They can be added to salads, spreads, smoothies, cocktails, sauces and desserts — and are be at peak flavor. These tart, sweet […]

Lion’s Mane Mushroom: The Potential Brain-Boosting, Cancer-Fighting Powerhouse

What would you think about eating a mushroom that looks a little like the scruff of a lion? Not totally convinced about lion’s mane mushroom? What if I told you that it’s associated with major brain repair, potential cancer-fighting power and is undergoing research on dozens of other health benefits? Lion’s mane mushroom is a nootropic food very popular in traditional Chinese medicine. A large […]

Colon Cancer Symptoms & the Prevention Diet

Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer when it affects the rectum as well, is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. The third most common cancer (after breast and lung cancers), approximately 4.4 percent of men (1 in 23) and 4.1 percent of women (1 in 25) will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime. When the numbers of men […]

9 Weight Loss Tips for Women (for 9 Common Problems)

While losing weight fast is tough for anyone, there are several factors that can make it extra challenging for women. A study published in the journal JAMA found that between 2013 and 2014, obesity among men was 35 percent and 40 percent among women. And between 2005 and 2014, while men’s rates of obesity essentially plateaued, the number of women who were very obese steadily increased. […]

Intermittent Fasting: How to Do It for Weight Loss

It’s every dieter’s dream: Imagine being able to eat whatever you want most days of the week, limiting your intake for one or two days at a time, and still losing weight. This is what many people experience when they begin practicing intermittent fasting (IF). Intermittent fasting can do more than slim just your waistline. Studies show that benefits of fasting include […]

Autism Natural Treatment, Including the Right Foods & Supplements

Autism is a developmental disorder that initially occurs in early childhood. It generally affects a child’s language, behavior and social skills in development. The exact cause of autism is unknown, but some reasons may include medications (specifically valproic acid and thalidomide) taken during pregnancy, exposure to toxins, infections, inflammation, leaky gut, nutrient deficiencies, food allergies and inborn errors of metabolism. Unfortunately, an […]