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How Set-Point Theory Affects Your Ability to Lose Weight

July 17, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Losing weight is difficult, but maintaining weight loss once you've lost it can be the biggest challenge of all. There's a theory as to why it's so difficult to keep those pounds from coming back called the set-point theory. It's the concept that your body tries to keep your weight…

Why It’s Important to Know Your Waist-to-Hip Ratio

July 10, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

To most people fat is all the same, whether it's deposited on their hips, thighs or tummy. But from a health standpoint, certain types of fat carry a higher health risk than others. People who carry most of their fat on their lower body, on their thighs and hips, are…

Eat This to Reduce Visceral Abdominal Fat

July 10, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

There are two types of abdominal fat - the kind you see and the kind you can't see. The belly fat that you can pinch with your fingers and bulges out over the top of your jeans is called subcutaneous fat. It may not look pretty, but it's less dangerous…

How to Date While on a Gluten-Free Diet

July 10, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Maintaining a strict gluten-free diet can be challenging for any individual, but it is especially difficult when dating. Many singles do not want to reveal that they avoid gluten, a sticky substance found most often in wheat, on a first date. Those who suffer from celiac disease, which is an intolerance…

Five Steps to Your First 5K Race

July 10, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Primitive man ran to catch food. He ran to escape predators. He ran to find shelter from the storm. Running has always been an essential life skill for humans. It's one of mankind's most basic instincts. Yet somehow, over time, humans have lost their urge to run. It's never too…

5 Calming Foods That May Ease Anxiety

July 10, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Although diet alone can't prevent chronic anxiety, certain foods may ease the nervousness and nagging worry associated with this clinical disorder. In a generalized anxiety disorder, fear and stress may alternate with fatigue and depression in an exhausting internal roller coaster. Along with hydration, exercise and adequate rest, a diet…

5 Reasons to Eat More Blueberries

July 10, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Blueberries are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and vital nutrients. They contain properties with powerful health benefits, and research studies have produced strong arguments for the use of blueberries in the treatment and prevention of disease. Here are 5 reasons to eat more blueberries. 1. Antioxidants Blueberries are packed…

Food Synergy: Try These 4 Powerful Food Combinations for Better Health

July 10, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Sometimes two foods are better than one. That's the power of food synergy. When you eat certain food combinations together, one enhances the health benefits of the other. You see this with some medications, but it also applies to what you eat. The next time you vow to eat healthy,…

Complete vs. Incomplete Proteins: Why It’s an Issue for Vegetarians

July 10, 2011March 17, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Your body needs protein for a variety of functions. Proteins are used to make enzymes that speed up chemical reactions as well as hormones and antibodies. They're even used as transport proteins by cells to carry things across the membranes of cells. It's also important for muscle growth and for…

What Is Celiac Disease?

July 10, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Celiac disease (CD) affects 1 in 133 people. Many don't even know they have the disease. It's a condition where you are not able to digest gluten, which is found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye. This type of gluten intolerance can damage the small intestine. The small intestine…