so it can be difficult to recognize the signs of an eating disorder, especially early on. Keep in mind that you can't necessarily tell by how someone looks -- including their size -- if they have an eating disorder.
Instead of making a list of all the things you CAN’T eat and focusing on all the items you’re NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE (none of us have ever done that, right?), dial in the FOUNDATIONS of healthier eating: Lots of plant foods – vegetables are your primary carbs, not starches and suga...
Instead of changing your carb ratio to battle this problem, it can often be more helpful to take your mealtime bolus in advance of eating. For some people, a fifteen-minute pre-bolus is enough to flatten the peak while others will need to take their bolus closer to thirty-minutes to...
Dr. Sharon Livingston:Well this is not my area of expertise, my area of expertise is in interviewing people to find out what happened and although I definitely have an interest in all kinds of health related things, so I have done a lot of research on health myself, but it sounds fanta...
Well, for the past few years despite having a pretty good diet focused on eating foods that are rich sources of vitamins and nutrients, I was still low in some vitamins. I thought, how can this be, why am I not absorbing them? So, I looked up causes of poor absorption of vitamins,...
It’s not even your fault (well, at least not 100% your fault)—it’s just how modern life is. Most of us lead a sedentary lifestyle, follow a questionable eating regime, are regularly stressed out or in a state of chronic fatigue, and let’s not forget about environmental pollutants...
Eating healthy may not be enough to keep safe from a heart attack – remember, it’s also important to observe how often you eat. That being said, I recommendintermittent fastingthat limits your daily eating to an eight-hour window. It helps your body reprogram itself and remember how to ...
While carbs are king when it comes to the energy you need for performance, you could say protein reigns supreme in the recovery phase of training. This macronutrient not only helps your muscles repair and rebuild after a workout, but it’s also one of the building blocks of life; protein...
There's not much to do about this early sign of pregnancy unless the frequent urination is accompanied by burning, urgency, or other signs of infection. (If so, see a health care provider.) Do not cut back on your fluid intake as you need extra fluids to fuel the increasing blood volum...
In theory, eating fiber should help to relieve constipation, but unfortunately, this doesn't work for everyone. In some cases, fiber can make constipation worse. Some studies show that adding fiber to your diet may improve the symptoms of constipation, but other studies show that reducing your...