In the U.S. alone, 18.8 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and it’s estimated that another 7 million have it but haven’t been diagnosed yet. And 79 million people are pre-diabetic, meaning their blood glucose levels are higher than they should be but not quite high enough to warrant the diagnosis. All told, that’s...Continue reading
Category: Nutrition
Obesity Kills. And It Can Mess with Your Sex Life Too
Just about everyone knows that being obese raises your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and a host of other serious health problems. Unfortunately, the risk of death isn’t always enough to get guys to change their habits. But when our sex lives are endangered, well, that’s something...Continue reading
When it Comes to Managing Your Weight, 1+1=3
We often think that when two people become a couple, each one has the other’s best interests at heart. And while that may be true in many areas, did you know that married couples are more likely to be overweight or obese that single people? Yep. Turns out that couples tend to adopt each other’s...Continue reading
Probiotics: what they are and why you need more of them
I recently had the opportunity to have a virtual cup of coffee and chat with Dr. Shekhar Challa, board certified gastroenterologist, and a huge advocate for probiotics. Here’s what the good Dr. has to say about why you should be using them, and how they can benefit your health. Samantha Feuss: Dr Challa, can you...Continue reading
Stay Cool In The Heat With Natural Home Remedies
Things are heating up. The temperatures are rising and with them, so are our tempers. Excessive heat can make us hot and irritable. So, let’s take a step back and see what we can do to stay cool in the warm weather. Some of us are naturally more sensitive to the hot weather than others...Continue reading
Snack Healthy On The Road
With the 4th of July and summer upon us, it’s time for some fireworks and road trips. A big holiday like this calls for heading out with friends and family, be it to picnics, concerts, barbecues in the backyard or a long road trip to a happy family reunion. Being out of the comfort and...Continue reading
5 Super Important Yet Obscure Supplements For Men
As a nutritionist- and former editorial advisory board member of Men’s Health magazine—I’m frequently asked about the best supplements for men. Today I’m going to tell you about five supplements you probably never thought about taking before. If these supplements were movie stars, they’d be the ones that aren’t quite as well-known as the Brad...Continue reading
Get Your Meatless Grill On
Summer is in full swing and that means, it’s time to get grilling. We women love to take the backseat for once and let our men handle all the cooking. It’s been said that there is something almost therapeutic for guys in making those sizzling, delicious, grilled meals. So let’s take advantage of this gorgeous...Continue reading
Dads: Are You a Food Micro-Manager?
As a petite, 35 lbs 5 year old girl I would stand with my hands on my hips and tell my 6 foot 1inch, 225 lbs, construction contractor father that I wasn’t going to finish the food on my plate. This created quite a conflict for him! He certainly couldn’t treat me the way he...
The Business Case for Paying Attention to Men’s Health
Most people know that men live shorter (by five years), less-healthy lives than women. They’re more likely to be the victim of a violent crime, die in a car crash, commit suicide, and be injured at work. Men also have higher death rates from nine of the top ten killers, are more likely to be...Continue reading