by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jul 9, 2014 | Eating for the Health of it, Weight Management
Plants are the absolute foundation of a healthy diet, providing all sorts of nutrients and fibers that play a role in disease prevention. Eating more plants tends to displace higher-calorie foods, balancing your diet and controlling hunger. Making veggies part of your...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 29, 2014 | Weight Management
Dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But foods containing fiber can provide other health benefits such as lowering your risk of diabetes and heart...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 8, 2014 | Digestive Wellness
It’s an embarrassing topic; one that’s not easy to talk about. And yet, if you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you’re not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, some 60 to 70 million Americans suffer from digestive disorders. And one of the...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Sep 18, 2013 | Weight Management
I’m sure you are familiar with the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” How about, “An apple a day keeps the fat away?” According to a recent study done at the University of Iowa, a natural substance (ursolic acid) found in apple peels can...