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The DASH diet stands for a dietary approach to stopping hypertension (DASH) . This diet is promoted by the national heart, lung, and blood institute a US government organization and has been designed predominantly to reduce hypertension. The dash diet plan has been developed by emphasizing on a healthy life by making changes to the dietary habits of a person. The diet plan includes a diet that is high in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grain, red meat and a limited quantity of sweetened sugar food. The dash diet recommends that a person consumes more low-fat dairy drinks like low-fat milk and eat more of fruits and vegetables. The dash diet is a well-balanced diet that places an emphasis on healthy eating and healthy food and is suitable for use by everyone and it helps reduce blood pressure, hypertension and also helps you reduce the risk of heart ailments. The dash diet is also flexible enough to allow a dieter to adjust the diet to include food that you like and...

Dukan Diet Plan The Dukan Diet plan consists of 4 phases that help a dieter lose weight and ensure that they do not regain any of the lost weight. The Dukan diet differs from other weight loss diets in a way that when a person follows the Dukan diet, they do not need to count calories that they consume or ration the meals that they eat. The dieter can eat as much food as he or she wants as long as what they eat conforms to the diet plan, which is eating protein-rich food that is low in calories and fat. The food that a dieter eats in all phases of the Dukan diet is protein rich food accompanied with plenty of water to wash out the uric acid that the body produces due to consumption of meat. Like other diet plans, a person who follows the Dukan diet would experience fast weight loss in the first phase, this helps motivate the dieter to follow the diet rigorously. Let’s take a look at the various stages of the Dukan diet below. Source: Pinterest Stages of Dukan Diet Plan The Dukan ...

I’m feeling mostly better from my gluten run-in the other day, but I still feel a bit off. I’m very fatigued, tired, I’m still having tummy aches, and I just feel kind of unbalanced. Even though I haven’t tried all of these, I thought I would share a few recovery supplements and strategies that I have come across both in my work (I work at a naturopathic clinic and supplement store) and from personal research. If I try any of them and I think they work, I will let you know! L-Glutamine Powder This is a powder you can mix with water and drink. I’ve heard it tastes really terrible, but it can be very helpful for some people. From WebMd: “Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the body. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Glutamine is produced in the muscles and is distributed by the blood to the organs that need it. Glutamine might help gut function, the immune system, and other essential processes in the body, especially in times of stress. It is also importa...

Well, it happened. The other day I was “contaminated” with gluten. The past few days have been pretty uncomfortable. Everyone reacts differently to gluten contamination once they’ve eliminated it, but my main symptoms are stomach cramps, brain fog, melancholy, and a lot of… bathroom tips. Delightful, no? Here are some of the things I’ve found that help, either through researching or personal trial and error: 1. Sleep. This one is almost not a choice. All my body wants to do when I am sick like this is rest and rest. I find that letting this actually happen, instead of fighting it, speeds my recovery. 2. Give your stomach a rest. I think it’s ok to take a little break from food to give my stomach and intestines a chance to recover, instead of dealing with an onslaught of new substances when they are already kind of freaking out. When I do add foods, I start super slow, sipping something like gatorade or pedialite and then eating something simple like cereal. 3. Use diaper cream. Ok...

So, I’ll admit, I really don’t care about the Super Bowl for the actual game. I keep forgetting which teams are in it, and I’m not even sure what Roman numeral is supposed to be denoting which Super Bowl it is this year. I DO know that Madonna, M.I.A. and Nicki Menage are playing the half-time show, so I’m looking forward to what I hope is some over-the-top fabulousness. And I’m also looking forward to some fun ads, and hanging out with fun people. The tricky part for people with dietary restrictions is, obviously, the food side of the Super Bowl tradition. Here is what I plan to do to survive (and thoroughly enjoy!) the party: 1. Eat before I go I’m not going to absolutely stuff myself ahead of time, but I’m not going to starve myself either. I’ll probably eat something pretty satisfying, so if I see something that looks really good there that I can’t eat, I won’t feel too deprived. 2. Bring Gluten-free beer with me I’m not a huge beer drinker, but something about the Super Bowl ...

  By popular demand, I have been asked to write about this topic: Why did I kill my TV? I’ve gotten used to the No Way looks, the You’re Joking stares, and the I’ve-Heard-Of-People-Like-You probes. It’s really no big deal. I don’t even notice it anymore. And no, I don’t live in some remote settlement with a praised leader. The TV in My Living Room My TV sits in my living room, but it’s not even plugged in. The last time I turned it on was for the November elections. I was able to connect to a few Mexican television channels and watched the returns in Spanish. If they had the Gooooooooool guy, it would’ve been so exciting! News, Sports, and Current TV Shows Don’t underestimate the power of social media. I learn about stuff in seconds being on Twitter and Facebook. Truth be told, every now and then, I want to watch some good ol’ fashion cheating, screaming, hair pulling TV show. That’s why Netflix rocks! Love Mad Men… Marry me, Don Draper! During football season or the World ...

It is difficult being a parent. Parenting toddlers, on the other hand, is a whole other ballpark. Many times, you hear parents comment on passing the toddler years and the teenage years. What should you anticipate for being a parent? Feed my tummy Your toddler will get off baby food and start eating more regular food. It will soon resemble that of the rest of the family. 3 meals and a couple of snacks, just like everyone else. Avoid low-fat milk until your toddler is two years old. You should also avoid giving them more than 4-6 ounces of 100% fruit juice each day. Your toddler needs 6 servings of grains, 2-3 servings of fruits and 2-3 servings of vegetables, and only 2 servings of protein. I don’t like it! Many parents worry about their picky eaters not getting enough of the right nutrition. If your toddler is growing normally and physically active, it is more than likely that his/her diet is ok.Toddlers only need about 1/4 of what adult size servings are. For example, a toddl...