Eat Dense Vegetables Early

Did you know that eating foods that are high in water content, such as cucumbers, watermelon, and radishes before bedtime can interfere with your sleep? They are natural diuretics that may cause you to wake in the middle of the night with a full bladder. It’s best to eat them no later than 90 minutes… Read More“

Ditch The Diet Soda

Dark Chocolate

Eating chocolate that is 70% cacao or higher is actually good for your health. This dark chocolate is associated with higher good cholesterol, lower bad cholesterol and improved blood flow. Eating about one ounce a day can help with elevating mood. Dark chocolate offers many benefits but don’t substitute milk chocolate or chocolate with added… Read More“

Say No To Cash Register Receipts

Did you know that touching a cash register receipt can increase the absorption of the chemical bisphenol A, or BPA? BPA is an endocrine disruptor (chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system), linked to developmental problems in children, and increase the risk for cancer, obesity, diabetes and heart disease in adults. Next time… Read More“

Sugar Substitute – No It’s Not Artificial Sweetener

Try substituting cinnamon for sugar. Not only does it have a sweet taste without the drawbacks of sugar but cinnamon also lowers bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, increases good HDL cholesterol and decreases BMI and weight.