Calories are our main source for energy, yet when we’re forced to start eating a gluten-free diet, we can face a new set of challenges where calories are concerned. For one thing, pre-packaged foods that are gluten-free can also be very high in sugar, meaning they have a lot of “empty” calories. Let’s take a look at how to determine the total number of calories you need each day. Then we’ll provide you with 5 gluten-free foods to base your low-calorie diet around. The Basal Metabolic Rate: How to Calculate Your Caloric Needs How many calories do you need each […]
Inevitably at the beginning
It’s a New Year, 2014, and maybe the year when you decide to take the bull by the horns in your quest to stay younger, longer. One of the best anti-aging therapies that have been put into use during the last decade is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy or BHRT for short. If you’re over 50 and have been battling the annoying symptoms of aging, I’d like to tell you about the improvement, and/or relief, you can expect from BHRT. Lost Your Love Life in All Those Wrinkles and Belly Fat? Now, I know, that doesn’t sound appealing, but unfortunately it’s […]
An article published in Cell Reports describes the discovery of a significant extension of lifespan in worms known as C. elegans that were engineered to have two mutations linked to a longer life. The genetically modified worms lived up to five times longer than worms without the mutations.
In the world of alternative medicine, the health benefits of some products can get hyped as “superfoods” and are all the rage for a while. Then, it seems they fade away when they become replaced by the newest craze. But some “superfoods” truly stand the test of time both in the health benefits they offer and their stability of popularity over the years. I’d like to tell you about one of these products – a superfood fit for Queens (and Kings!) – whose health benefits you can depend on. This Superfood Gives Your Health The Royal Treatment Bees have been […]
The holidays aren’t always a happy time for everyone. People often remember loved ones who’ve passed away or left their lives, which can trigger feelings of sadness, nostalgia, and even emptiness. This is what’s typically referred to as the “holiday blues.” Sometimes, however, it can be a little more serious than that. Some people are actually affected by S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder), a real psychological disorder. These symptoms usually appear in the winter months and closely mimic the holiday blues. In this post, we’ll shed some light on S.A.D.’s key features and how to treat it. What is S.A.D.? S.A.D. […]
Sprouts have a come a long way since the 1970s. Back then, only hippies and health nuts ate sprouts. Today, almost everyone is a health nut—interested in prolonging life, feeling as good as possible, and looking as young as can be. Because of that, chefs and foodies have decided to take another look at home sprouting.
I love to open up my home and invite friends and family over for celebrations. And the holiday season provides irresistible opportunities to throw great parties that people will remember. My first priority is always my guests, and I ensure that they are well fed, entertained, and delighted.
Improved healthcare for physical and mental health are linked to a worldwide trend of less Alzheimer’s disease or delayed Alzheimer’s, U.S. researchers say.
