6 Make-Ahead Meals That Are Ready When You Are
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: produce season! Literally everything is ripe for the picking, which means that this is the optimal time to up your fruit and vegetable game. This perfectly coincides with our tendency to crave lighter and more refreshing fare during warmer weather without spending...
From the Coffee Shop
Coffee Drinking Associated with Reduced Dementia Risk
Drinking coffee and getting regular exercise have been shown to reduce the risk of dementia in seniors, and two recent studies help show why: one published by the American Heart Association shows that seniors who regularly exercise reduced their risk of vascular-related dementia by 40 percent. Just 30 minutes of exercise 3 times per week had a significant effect on brain health. A second study published in the November issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine showed that drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day at mid-life is linked to a reduced risk of dementia in late life. This also...
Five Foods (Other than Coffee) That May Keep You Up at Night
Some of us decide to stop drinking caffeinated coffee long before bedtime because of the caffeine’s effects. About 10% of the American population suffers from insomnia, and some of that can surprisingly be caused by food. Below are 5 foods that may contribute to sleep problems: 1. Fatty Foods: Johns Hopkins researchers show that overweight or obese people who lose weight can improve sleeping problems like insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless sleep. The key ingredient is reduction in overall body fat which also helps to reduce over the counter sleep aid use. 2. Veggies: These are great for you, but...
Proton Pump Inhibitors
With all of the acidic foods in the typical American diet, it’s no wonder why Acid Reflux is one of the most common complaints at the doctor’s office. In 2009 there were over 9 million visits related to it! Acid Reflux has caused millions of people to take PPIs, or Proton Pump Inhibitors, the most common type of medication used to suppress stomach acid production in people with reflux. Most people who take this stay on it for years, or the rest of their lives. PPIs have some nutrition implications associated with long-term use, mainly with bone and blood...
Health Benefits of Breakfast
Do you eat breakfast when you drink your HealthWise in the morning? As most of us know, studies have shown eating breakfast is the best way to start your day and helps with brain and overall body health. People who eat breakfast typically… 1. Are leaner. People who skip it are 4.5 times more likely to be overweight. 2. Are healthier overall. They not only are less likely to be overweight, but they have healthier blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and are less hungry later on in the day. 3. Have more energy. Eating breakfast high in carbohydrates and...
Caffeine Nap
A few easy changes to daily habits were featured yesterday on The Today Show, and one of them was how to gain more energy from coffee and a quick nap. If you take the recommended 20 minute short nap to recharge, you’ll gain more energy if you drink a cup of coffee before closing your eyes. Since it takes about 20 minutes for the caffeine to reach your bloodstream, you’ll be feeling more energized because caffeine’s effects will be starting while your nap is ending! See more quick tips here.
