Real Wellness
Many health-minded people, especially those interested in the paleo diet, argue that legumes should be avoided because they contain lectins and phytic acid. Lectins are proteins that bind to cell membranes. They’ve been shown to cause damage to the lining of the small intestine and to skeletal muscle, as well as interfere with the proper […]
Coffee leaf tea is a drink made from the leaves of coffee plants. Even though it is fairly new to the market, it is already getting a lot of attention. Attempts have been made to introduce coffee leaf tea to the British and Australian markets for over 200 years, but it has never caught on. […]
No one denies that exercise is important for optimal health. Exercise helps regulate the endocrine system, keeps excess weight off, and helps boost mood and metabolism. All around, exercise is one of the healthiest things you can do. However, far more often than we might like to admit, we skip exercise for other activities. Traditional […]
When reading ingredient labels, we generally associate “palm oil” with toxic hydrogenated and trans fats. It turns out that this is a misnomer in the mainstream nutrition industry. The oil you want to avoid is specifically palm kernel oil, while palm fruit oil is an entirely different product. Red palm oil actually has a number […]
Avocados have quietly become one of the most popular “health foods” in recent years. They’re added to smoothies, spread on toast, and tossed into salads — often praised for their healthy fats and creamy texture. But what many people don’t realize is this: Eating avocados may actually help reduce stubborn belly fat. And the reason […]
Choosing healthy foods is only half the battle. The other half? What you do with them before they ever reach your plate. It turns out that some of the most common food prep habits — ones most of us don’t think twice about — can quietly strip away nutrients or undermine the very health benefits […]
Summer is the time for more fun in the sun. Unfortunately, it is also the time for more warm and wet weather, which ultimately means more bacteria, as well. Part of protecting yourself means being aware of places where bacteria are likely to be found. In the air conditioner Thanks to the prolonged periods of […]
When you go to bed at night, do you really go to bed, or do you sit there and scroll through your news feed, get caught up on emails, and dive down the rabbit hole of social media on your phone or tablet? How often do you take your computer to bed with you to […]
Our bodies were designed with some very impressing healing abilities. Some organs, such as the liver, are quite adept at repairing damaged structures. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to help the process. Here are some simple things you can do to increase your body’s natural healing abilities. Intestinal distress Your body has its […]
Sitting all day can take years off our lives. Despite this fact, most Americans work at desk jobs and then relax after work. Sitting increases our chances of back problems, obesity-related illnesses and shortens our lifespan. Many of us have such busy schedules that we can find it difficult to squeeze in a workout. Remaining […]
