Anyone who has had to deal with kidney stones will tell you it’s not a pleasant experience. There is still a lot that is not known about kidney stones and there have been a lot of wrong assumptions made about them in the past.  One thing that is known about kidney stones is that about…

First, what qualifies as “fast food”? It’s food that is prepared quickly and is eaten quickly or taken out. Although there are a growing number of healthier fast food options, most fast food can still be classified as junk food.  So, what are some of the short-term effects fast food has on your body? Just a few days of junk…

As with most fried foods, French fries aren’t that good for you and you would be better off not eating them all together. But for a lot of people they are a go to fast food and millions of Americans enjoy eating them more than they should. But to get the best taste out of…

Desserts are often seen as one of life’s guilty pleasures. Everyone likes to enjoy a good dessert once in a while. Most people have grown used to the idea that desserts are fattening and are generally not good for you and so they try to stay away from them or feel guilty when they eat them. So, it will…

Today, more people are educating themselves on what they eat and how it can affect their body. People are making an effort to eat healthier and live a healthier lifestyle. Some foods like fruits and vegetables are obviously healthy, but there are some foods that are more difficult to evaluate as to their health benefits. There are…

Heathy eating is a choice and the first step to a healthier lifestyle. Getting into a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult and can start by simply getting rid of some bad eating habits that most people have and getting into some good habits.   Start off with a breakfast that has plenty of protein. Not…

For years there have been those who argue that how fast or slow you eat makes no difference to your weight, or your health. Well now there may be proof to the contrary.   There was a recent study in Japan that seems to show that people who eat fast are more likely to gain weight than…

Most serious dieters know that a higher metabolic rate equals more calories burned and more weight lost. So along with exercise and eating nutritious low-calorie foods, increasing the metabolism is also a key factor in losing weight. The good news is that there are some great options to provide a small boost in your metabolic rate.…

Sometimes people think that it’s a real pain to follow and maintain a healthy diet plan. But the fact is there are just a few basic foods that can make for a healthy diet. Here are some tips that will help you stick to a healthy eating plan.  While some extreme diets may suggest otherwise,…

As the times change so do peoples tastes in what they eat at restaurants and recently there have been some interesting trends that have been gaining popularity around the country. Here are some items now being featured on menus more often.   Restaurants are aware of the health culture and the preference for colorful food. Colorful…