Food

You’ve probably heard the adage, “You are what you eat.” In fact, it has been everywhere over the past several years. However, this is not a new saying. Brigham Young University states, “...its roots trace back to one of the earliest and most influential commentators on food: Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, who was, perhaps not surprisingly, French.” Though this adage is perhaps oversimplified, what we put into our bodies greatly impacts how our bodies function. You may be wondering, are there certain ways of eating that can keep our brains...

As much as a lot of people don’t want to talk about it, there are many men out there who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED). The most common cause of erectile dysfunction is aging which can cause weak blood flow and hinder an erection. However, there can be other contributors to it in younger men, like being around a pregnant partner and decreases in testosterone production. Fortunately, a big step you can take to help your ED is to avoid eating certain foods. Below I’ve compiled a list of...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease that is classified as an inflammatory bowel disease. It occurs when the lining of the large intestine (colon) becomes inflamed, and ulcers develop, leading to symptoms including abdominal cramping, bleeding, and diarrhea. While the lower part of the large intestine and rectum are usually affected, ulcerative colitis can affect the entire colon. While there is no cure for ulcerative colitis, it can generally be controlled through medication, diet and lifestyle changes. Below we’ll discuss the foods to avoid with ulcerative colitis, its symptoms,...

One of the hardest parts of weight loss isn’t just changing your diet to be healthier, it’s trying to find snacks and healthy foods that will keep you feeling full while helping you to continue losing weight. That’s why I’ve created this list of fifteen healthy weight-loss snacks to help you lose weight while still enjoying your food. Almonds are small nuts that pack a lot of punch when it comes to your health. They contain healthy fats and lots of fiber and can fill you up quickly. Almonds...