We’re beginning a new year, and we want to bring you a special message to help us in making this a better year. Hope is fundamental to our mental health. Studies carried out, for example, at the University of Arizona by Dr. Udelman’s research team have shown that when we cultivate hope in our minds, our immune system works better. Let´s discuss how to develop a stronger mindset to make us victorious for the challenges we are going to face in 2025.
Archives for 2024
The Science Behind Substitute Ingredients
It’s an all too common situation – you’re busy cooking or baking to a recipe when you open the cupboard and suddenly realize you are missing an ingredient. Unless you can immediately run to the shops, this can leave you scrambling for a substitute that can perform a similar function. Or you are trying to adapt a recipe to create a vegan version. Thankfully, such substitutes can be more successful than you’d expect. Find some common substitutes in this article.
Self-Deception – Lying to Yourself
Have you ever heard about self-deception? Do you know what it is? We can engage in self-deception, which is hiding the truth from ourselves about our true thoughts, feelings and motives. When we are deceiving ourselves, we are denying evidence, running away from logic, or not facing reality. We rationalize choices or behaviors to serve a false narrative. Find out for what reasons people engage in self-deception and how you can work on facing reality.
Herbs Used for Weight Control
As dietetic professionals, we know there are many approaches used for weight loss including dietary changes, exercise regimens, behavior modification, drugs, and surgery. Most weight loss programs include a combination of approaches. Recently, many consumers have been turning to highly promoted and marketed herbs and herbal preparations in their quest to lose weight. Several widely sold herbal products claim to be effective for weight loss. We will review a few of the popular herbal remedies that are currently being marketed for controlling weight, to find out if any of them can be recommended.
How Optimists are Healthier and Less Stressed
If you’ve ever told your child to look on the bright side, or taught them to see the glass as half full, you might wonder if there are real benefits to positive thinking. As it turns out, people who are more optimistic about their future actually tend to be significantly healthier. Many studies show that optimistic adults have better cardiovascular health, less disease and can even live longer than their less optimistic peers. This article treats especially a study that showed how optimism in kids and teenagers translated in real health benefits and less stress.
Why are Food Intolerances Increasing?
According to a study done from 1991 to 1994, food intolerances affected around 12 percent of the population. But more recent surveys suggest that number could be as high as 25 percent today. Food intolerances are obviously on the rise. Find out what is causing this drastic increase and what we can do to treat them.