If you are in the Hamilton Ontario Canada area, and you are looking for healthy muffins, consider Marci’s Muffins.

Marci created the company, “Marci’s Muffins”, in 1989, when she recognized the deteriorating quality in the baking industry.

Marci saw the mass engineered, so called “scary ingredient”, baking “products” showing up everywhere. It was her fusion of love for people and wholesome baking, mixed with a passion to prove that this could be done, that drove Marci to succeed! (more…)

Is that just an old story that my grandma told me, or are there some health facts behind it?

This idea seems to go back to the 1500′s. Although some modern studies have suggested that there is some truth to the saying, most health care professionals suggest you not put much weight unto this “myth”.

What everyone does agree on is that you need to drink well when ill. Plain water and some juice is best. Avoid alcohol and coffee.

One more thing. If you believe in the stuff a cold part of this saying, like I do, then go for it!

Glycemic Food Index: Shows You Which Foods Are Good For Your Blood Sugar Levels

 It is a well known fact that different types of foods will cause different types of effects on the level of sugar in a person’s blood and it was the study of these different effects have led to the development of the glycemic food index. Depending on how fast or slow the food is absorbed by the system changes at varying speeds will take place in the blood sugar levels. If the foods are absorbed faster then there will be higher levels of sugar in the blood while slow digestion will not make much of a difference in the levels of sugar in the blood. (more…)

I just found a great report about popular eat out restaurants. I learned that an egg McMuffin is actually not bad, and Red Lobster is great if you avoid certain items.

See more details in this article.

Here are some quick tips that will keep you healthy, and save you money.

• Eat less meat (especially red)
• Do NOT buy pre-packaged stuff
• Buy local – farmer’s markets
• Buy in season
• Make your own salad dressing (and not the recipes with vinegar, use lemon based ones)

Glycemic Index Diet: What it is and When You Need it

There are quite a few different occasions in which you would need to follow a glycemic index diet. For one, if you are diabetic you are going to want to follow a glycemic index diet because you want to make sure that your blood sugar levels are kept normal and that you stay healthy. Also if you suffer from chronic constipation or other gastrointestinal disorder, sticking to a glycemic index diet is going to be imperative to your health. (more…)

Most of the people consume too much of sodium, without being aware about it. High consumption of salt or sodium can be very harmful for the health, especially for the people suffering from high blood pressure.

Best Diet For High Blood Pressure

Best diet for high blood pressure must not contain more than 2000mg of salt per day. It is quite easy to replace the salt with herbs and spices. Make use of garlic, onion, lemon, parsley, dill weed, marjoram, thyme, tarragon, basil, curry powers, paprika, cumin, wine, vinegar, and lime rind to add aroma and enhance the flavor of the foods. In certain dishes, green, yellow and red peppers, mushrooms, and dried fruits can also be used to add the flavors. (more…)

Heart and blood vessels disorders are the first cause of death in most part of the world. Individual with hypertension, or high blood pressure, are more likely to get these diseases. Hence, it is necessary to try to lower raised blood pressure. With suitable food selection, a diet to lower high blood pressure can be varied and enough in all nourishments, including vitamins and minerals. (more…)

Glycemic Index: It’s Useful But Only If Properly Understood

Everyone is talking about glycemic indexin relation to weight loss. Selecting foods with low numbers on the glycemic index will make you be able to achieve quicker, easier as well as efficient weight loss. According to the glycemic index carbohydrates are ranked according to the effect they have on your blood sugar levels and so a high number will indicate that the effect on your blood sugar levels will be on the higher side. (more…)

The question on everyone’s minds is whether Acai Berry is really the weight loss miracle that so many people are claiming it to be.The short answer to this question is actually a complicated one- yes&no.There really is no miracle product, including pure acai berry, which can magically remove pounds from your body without better diet or exercise.  However, this berry is worth using on your path towards a slimmer, fitter body because it has many benefits that will make it easier to lose weight and to otherwise trim up your body.  Therefore, as you can see, the answer to the question is that, while not a miracle, this berry has the ability to provide you with important benefits that may make the difference of whether you are able to achieve the body you want. (more…)