We've all been told that to lose weight, we need to cut out carbs. But what if I told you that you could still enjoy your favorite comfort foods…

And lose weight by just following just a few simple tips?

Don't flush the toilet the next time you poop. Take a look at your stool because it may contain pieces of information about your health. You can tell by the shape, color, and smell of your stool whether something inside you isn't working properly. Here are signs you need to look for the next time you go: Small, dark stools, often accompanied by pain and bloating, indicate a chronic problem such as bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Floaters, or stools that don’t sink to the bottom, can be a sign of fat malabsorption. You should see your GI doctor if...

Here’s Why You Don’t Want to Do That… Too much of a good thing can make it a bad thing. As an example, eating too much protein can cause brain fog, weight gain, and bloating even though it is an essential nutrient. Fiber is no different. Fiber is essential for a healthy digestive tract, heart, gut microbiome, and control of your weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. But what if you get too much? Today, we’ll look at the side-effects of eating too much fiber: #1: Your constipation may get WORSE It may surprise you, but too much fiber can make...

Ginger is an amazing spice. It’s well-known to help relieve both morning sickness, warm the body, strengthen your immune system, and relieve sore muscles and joints. It also has anti-inflammatory and digestive health benefits like improving poor circulation, reducing nausea, bloating and abdominal discomfort. Because it helps to improve blood flow around the body, ginger can prevent blood from stagnating in your body. This is also good news for puffiness under your eyes and a great way to hide those dark shadows that are difficult to conceal. That’s because it works well as a diuretic, helping to flush out stored...

If you’re pooping less than 3 times a week, you’re considered constipated. Luckily, there are yummy tasting smoothies you can make to ease your constipation. Check out these 3 delicious and easy to make smoothie recipes to help you get regular bowel movement. Oatmeal Smoothie Oatmeal brings a lot of fiber into your diet. That makes them great for your digestive system and can help you poop, too. Plus, if you’re looking for something to make you feel full for a long time, this smoothie is a must try! Servings: 1 INGREDIENTS 1/2 Honeycrisp apple (medium) 1/2 med pears, Bartlett 1...

If you're ever feeling like you've overdone it on the weekend, your best bet is to eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy proteins, fats and follow a healthy, balanced diet the rest of your week. (Stay tuned, because the following detox smoothie can certainly help with that.) Since most of us don't eat enough fruits and vegetables, smoothies can be a great way to help you meet your fruit and vegetable goals for the day. Unlike juicing, blending fruits and vegetables into smoothies keeps the beneficial fiber needed to fill you up, keep your blood sugar from spiking, and...

If you want to feel energetic, maintain a healthy weight, and boost your immunity then you need to detox your liver regularly.  

Why? Because the liver is the largest internal organ and its main job is to neutralize toxins in your body...

When it's about losing weight, most of us focus on what we eat and exercise. But guess what? There's something else that's super important but often forgotten – sleep! And here's the big surprise: it can help you lose 20 pounds. For a long time, I, just like many people, didn't realize how much sleep could actually affect our health and, especially, our weight. But my journey to understand the connection between sleep and weight loss showed me something amazing. The Neglected Pillar of Health In today's busy world, sleep often gets pushed aside because we're so busy with work,...

For many of us, trying to lose weight has often felt like a never-ending journey filled with diets, lots of rules, and feeling really down about it. You know, counting every single calorie, doing hard workouts, and always feeling like you want to eat more can be tough. But here's something exciting: There's a new way of thinking called "Eating More to Weigh Less," and it challenges these old ideas about losing weight. Our adventure into this different way of doing things started when we found a group of women over 45 who were losing weight without all the usual...

Since ancient times, music has been recognized for its therapeutic properties. However, only recently has modern science started unveiling the profound effects of sound therapies, including certain music genres and sound frequencies, on the cardiovascular system. So, let's delve into the harmonious world of sound therapy and its potential to bolster heart health. The Healing Power of Music: It's not uncommon to feel a rush of emotions when listening to our favorite song or a calming effect with soothing melodies. But it's not just about feelings; it's science. ✅ Rhythmic Influence: Studies suggest that our heart rate often syncs with...

Just finished a spicy meal and suddenly, there’s that chest discomfort. Panic sets in: is it that extra chili, or something more serious? Chest discomfort can be unnerving, especially when we associate it with serious heart conditions. However, distinguishing between heartburn and a heart attack is crucial. The Burning Question: Heartburn or Heart Attack? Both heartburn and heart attacks may share some alarming symptoms, like chest pain, but they have distinctly different origins and characteristics. Understanding Heart Attacks: Heart attacks happen when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, usually by a blood clot. Without oxygenated blood,...