Caffeine is a stimulant, and a powerful one at that. Genetics and your ability to metabolize it affect your sensitivity to it. Caffeine increases the adrenal glands’ production of cortisol, the hormone commonly associated with the “fight or flight” response in the body.
The addition of pico de gallo is an easy way to spice up the flavor of any meal, while also increasing its nutrient content.
Stress is everywhere these days and seems unavoidable in many cases. It activates the sympathetic nervous system, putting us into a “fight or flight” response. This is an adaptation that allows us to be alert, focused, and ready to act should a threatening situation arise.
Quinoa is a great option to replace couscous or bulgar wheat if you have Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or a wheat allergy.
Have you experienced jet lag before? That feeling of your body being out of sync with what’s around you…brain fog, fatigue, disrupted sleep schedule, abnormal cravings, bowels off schedule…
This dish is typical of Northern India, where my husband’s family is from, and is full of anti-inflammatory spices, which makes it very flavorful.
Temperatures have been scorching all across the country – including here in the southeast! This can make it more difficult to stay hydrated, especially with people spending more time outdoors.
This dish is called khoresht-eh kadu (squash stew) and it takes me back to the summers of my childhood, when my mom would use fresh zucchini and tomatoes from the garden.
Zucchini and squash are in season! My parents’ garden has been particularly prolific this summer, so I thought I would share a few recipes as ideas for what to do with all this seasonal produce. First up, “zoodles” or “courgetti” as they are called across the pond.
By Suzanne Doad, MS, RD, LDN Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and functional GI disorders, such as IBS, are on the rise and I don’t think that it’s a coincidence that this has coincided with with the ever-increasing demands of our busy lives. There used to be a time set apart for meals, but it seems like …
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