Tag Archives: Diet and Nutrition

    Avoid acid reflux and heartburn…for good! Follow this GERD diet. Most people get heartburn occasionally, but if  you experience acid reflux frequently, then you might be suffering from GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). GERD is caused when the lower “gate” (sphincter) of the lower esophagus relaxes, thereby creating a regular flow of stomach acids […]

    If you think Arugula is a Mediterranean village off the coast of Italy, then you should really give dark leafy greens another chance. Dark green salads, such as romaine, spinach, and kale are wonderfully versatile and tasty, in addition to containing tons of beneficial vitamins and minerals like vitamins A, C, B6, and K, and […]

    Are you planning a road trip this summer?  If you or any of your travel mates are on a celiac disease restrictive diet, it’s important to pack plenty of healthy travel snacks for the ride that are gluten-free.  There are oodles of delicious, low-cost natural and packaged food items that appeal to even […]

    Planning a fun-filled family vacation this summer? There’s no better place than Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, especially if some of your family members have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.  Disneyland and Disney World offer spectacular food options for guests with special dietary needs, including gluten-free meals, snacks and confections at their many […]

    For many celebs, gluten-free dieting is not just about Celiac. It’s a light, gentler diet: that’s what today’s celebrities have to say about gluten-free dieting, a food plan which eliminates all products which contain gluten, a protein which occurs naturally in wheat, rye and barley. The gluten-free diet evolved as a treatment for celiac […]

    We all know that following a healthy vitamin-rich diet is great for your cardio health, immune system health and a healthy complexion. But what about brain health? Here are 10 foods that make you smarter! Foods that restore mental clarity, improve memory and maintain a healthy nervous system often contain high doses of […]

    If you frequently feel fatigued, zapped of energy, then you might benefit from a new exercise program, a new hobby, or a vitamin regimen!  Sometimes, chronic fatigue symptoms are related to diet. Vitamin B12 deficiency makes you feel sluggish, confused and depressed. Often, you feel like you are in a fog, or fibro fog, as it’s […]

Fresh BBQ Recipes- Desserts, Too! There’s no need to stick to the boring, tried and true grilled veggies this Memorial Day weekend. Here are some delicious, healthy vegetarian recipes that will rock your weekend and amaze your friends! Try these quick and easy dinner recipes tonight. 6 Must-Eat Foods for Die-Hard Vegans 1) Barbecued Pizza If […]

    Tired of nagging your kids about making healthier food choices? With child obesity on the rise, a growing number of kids suffer from diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol than ever before. Schools are trying to teach our kids to eat better (kudos to Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move program), but popular kids shows blast commercials […]

Numerous studies have shown that B complex vitamins have been used successfully as natural PMS remedies. Ladies, the next time PMS mood swings strike, try heading for the multivitamins shelf at your local pharmacy for some homeopathic PMS relief. What scientists have to say about vitamin B and PMS The study in mention, published by […]