Probiotics May Help Relieve Seasonal Allergies

Probiotics May Help Relieve Seasonal Allergies

A review of over 20 previous studies found that those suffering from hay fever might find relief in probiotics. Hay fever is most often a seasonal allergy that occurs as a reaction to pollen in the air.  During the spring and summer these pollens come from trees, grass, and other plants that are pollinating. 

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‘Gluten-sensitive’ people opt for gluten-free diet: Myth and fad diet debunked

‘Gluten-sensitive’ people opt for gluten-free diet: Myth and fad diet debunked

'Gluten-free diet’ aka the new fad. Many people are trying to go gluten-free because they think it’s healthier, may treat their ‘sensitivity’ to gluten, or possibly even because it’s trendy. But unless you have been diagnosed with a condition in which gluten is clinically deemed as harmful, a gluten-free diet does not make much sense.

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Dining Out: How to Eat Gluten-Free

Dining Out: How to Eat Gluten-Free

May is Celiac Awareness Month. More and more people are finding they need to adopt a gluten-free diet. Our in-house nutritionist explores how to eat gluten-free when you're away from home, whether eating out or at a friend's house. 

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Foods to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Foods to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

A new study at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago suggest that there are certain foods that can help prevent Alzheimer's disease. The researchers developed a diet program called the MIND diet. They said it may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by 53 percent.

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Why Dark Chocolate Should Be Your Mid-Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

Why Dark Chocolate Should Be Your Mid-Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

Do you work a steady 9 to 5 job?  Yes? … Then you know that the three-o’clock slump is a very real thing.  For those of you not familiar with the term, the 3 p.m. slump is the energy crash, and mental fogginess you feel a few hours before the end of the work day. 

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15 Foods to Stop Eating Now

15 Foods to Stop Eating Now

Eating healthy can be tough, especially with all the available options in both super markets and restaurants alike.  Some things common sense tell us to stay away from, even though fighting cravings can feel impossible. 

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Coffee perks up your sugar metabolism

Coffee perks up your sugar metabolism

For many people, coffee is enjoyed for its energizing effects—however, research has revealed many previously unrecognized health benefits.

Recent large population studies have begun to uncover healthy associations with consistent coffee consumption.

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