Literary offerings seem endless when it comes to nurturing your imagination and relaxing. And the health benefits of reading don’t stop there: researchers have long proven the goodness of books for both the body and the mind. Below are the…
Pumpkin, the ultimate fall fruit, has major benefits for health, skin and hair. With autumn, pumpkin fever returns. From the Pumpkin Spice Latte rage to pumpkin pie, everyone loves its sweet taste, enhanced by various recipes. In addition, there is…
Are you trying to add some extra nutrients to your day? Try one of these detox juice recipes from Liz Levine, a dietician and health-conscious chef. “While juices aren’t meant to replace meals, they can still be used as a…
The first to be cut out in low-calorie and slimming diets, bread is the most demonized of carbohydrates. Yet this comforting, fragrant, crunchy and delicious food is the backbone of thousand-year-old culinary traditions not only of the West, but also…
It’s not a secret that when we look good, we feel good. So, naturally, when we work out often, we prioritize maximum effort and consistency to feel our best. But one thing that is easy to forget and sometimes dismiss…
What foods should you avoid at dinner? And most importantly, when should you eat in the evening? Different countries, different traditions: while in Denmark, Norway and Finland, you may dine at 5 or 6p.m., in Spain, Greece and the south…
After a big meal at night, even the smallest form of physical activity may be the furthest thing from your mind. But as it turns out, there may be many benefits of walking following eating that we should take note…
According to longevity experts, the most effective physical exercise when it comes to extending life expectancy and staying fit is an activity we perform each day. Multiple scientific studies confirm this, including one conducted by Gianni Pes, researcher at the…
By now, most of us understand that a plant-based diet isn’t just tofu and lettuce. But that doesn’t mean it’s not intimidating, and hard to know where to begin. It also means you must strategize a little better when it…
The end of winter is often an especially challenging time for our health. Though it may seem as though the cold days, and associated illnesses, are ending, this is often the time of year when common colds and coughs seem…
It’s a common situation: you’ve eaten a big meal and an hour later, you’re hungry again. Why? Dips in our blood sugar prompt “hunger pangs two to three hours after eating a meal” – as well as dips in energy…
Diet is a very essential factor of our external appearance, whether its the hair or skin. Experts tend to point out how important diet is by recommending the foods and raw materials we should consume in order to have glowing…
