Category: Health Tip

High-protein, low-carb diets reduce the production of prime fuel needed for healthy colon cells.   Butyrate is a prime fuel for colon cells. Recent research shows that high protein-low carbohydrate weight loss diets substantially reduce bacterial populations that produce butyrate. In this study, butyrate production in the colon dropped by more than 75% in people…

Exercising 150 minutes per week could save thousands of lives!   A study of 32,154 women found that physical inactivity had the greatest impact on the lifetime risk of heart disease for women after the age of 30 when compared to excess weight, high blood pressure, and smoking. For those under the age of 30,…

A big breakfast can help you lose weight and reduce obesity risk factors.   Mother was right, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! In a study of 93 obese women, Israeli researchers found that women who had breakfast as their biggest meal lost more weight and experienced less metabolic syndrome risk factors…

Now that the kids are out of school and vacation time is here, it’s time to plan some fun in the sun – a vacation or a few days at the beach or perhaps a camp out.   Before your plans get too far down the road, remember the sun is hot in summer, hot…

People who eat more fiber, especially fiber from fruits, experience significantly lower risk of pancreatic cancer, according to Italian research. Those with the highest total fiber intake had a 40% lower risk than those with the lowest intake. However, grain fibers were not linked to any apparent benefit.   Diets rich in dietary fiber, especially…

How many parents haven’t heard that cry, “I’m Thirsty”? It’s time for a tall glass of cold liquid. But what to fill it with: juice, soda, water? A recent study conducted in Boston showed that obese children who drank only water or non-calorie drinks lost weight compared with those who drank sugary drinks or even…

Exercise is important, right? Our bodies were made to move. Our muscles are made to stretch and our bones to bear weight. Exercise keeps our hearts healthy and our bodies trim. Exercise is important and most of us don’t get enough. However, can you get too much of a good thing?   Swedish research in…

Back in the mid-1990s I became very interested in how fatigue and sleep deprivation impacts human performance. There was a good amount of research tucked away in some obscure journals and on the shelves of almost unknown institutes. Yet what I found was very intriguing and startling.   At the time media coverage of this…

Many, many people skip breakfast either because they don’t take the time or they believe in the misguided notion that doing so will help them control their weight. Can eating a good breakfast really make a difference in your performance? Here are four reasons to consider:   Breakfast matches your energy needs. After each meal…

How much alcohol consumption is safe when it comes to the risk of cancer?   The conclusion of the chapter on alcohol consumption in the 2014 World Cancer Report is clear: no amount of alcohol is safe when it comes to cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer declared alcohol to be a carcinogen…

The health benefits of berries are many, especially when consumed with other good foods. Berries are great for adding color and intense flavor to the meals you serve. They also provide great nutritional benefits as well. They can be an important source of vitamins and the protective phytochemicals. Fresh, frozen or dried berries have similar…

Today’s children are struggling with overweight and obesity as no previous generation has done. Unfortunately, this increase in girth, brings with it a lot more than just physical appearance issues. Cases of heart disease, diabetes, and other lifestyle related diseases are appearing at a much younger age than previous generations have seen.   A recent…