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Diet
September 6, 2019
Easy Swaps to Support Healthy Cholesterol

Watching your cholesterol can frequently mean passing up some of your favorite foods. Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite swaps that allow us to eat yummy stuff without negatively impacting our cholesterol.

Lifestyle
September 5, 2019
Small Amounts of Exercise Are Good for You

Research has shown that as little as 10 minutes a day can have serious health benefits. Additionally, studies have quantified how much smaller amounts help our bodies.

Lifestyle
September 4, 2019
How Does Pumpkin Spice Impact Health?

Pumpkin spice an autumnal flavor that is comforting and warm. The Neuliven team is located in San Diego, CA, where it will be in the 80s all week, we don’t think it’s fall yet! But, we wanted to take a look at this staple of the upcoming season and learn if the spice mix has health benefits.

Diet
September 3, 2019
There’s an “R” in the Month; It’s Time for Shrimp

We’ve all heard the rule that you don’t eat shellfish during month’s that don’t have an “r” in their name. Now, it’s September, and we are putting shrimp back on the menu. We love the lightness of shrimp on these hot days, and we like that they are low in carbs!

Get Out There
August 30, 2019
Follow the “Trail” in Oregon

This week, our car is entering Oregon, known for beautiful vistas, the westward expansion and quirky towns. We’re excited as we enter the three-day weekend! It’s a time to relax, breathe out and get back into fun. We are looking at a great mix of manmade fun and gorgeous nature that will please everyone in your group!

Diet
August 30, 2019
What Are the Health Benefits of Black Pepper?

Pepper can be found in almost every kitchen. Many people throw it into every savory recipe they cook without even thinking. But pepper is doing more for your health than adding seasoning to a dish when you use it.

Diet
August 29, 2019
Are Raw Oats Better than Cooked?

Only 25 percent of cholesterol comes from diet, 75 percent is from the liver. However, when you are aiming for healthy blood cholesterol levels, watching what you eat can certainly be beneficial. Oatmeal can help cholesterol. But, are raw or cooked oats better for your heart and cholesterol?

Lifestyle
August 28, 2019
Does Water Really Aid Weight Loss?

Water has many benefits. Including the fact that it can aid weight loss. There is no one simple reason why water supports health and your waistline. It's a complex combination of factors.

Recipes
August 27, 2019
Five Ginger Recipes for Summer

You get the most benefit from ginger when it’s raw, but many people find the flavor overwhelming. So, today, we are presenting five delicious recipes that feature ginger in different ways.

Diet
August 26, 2019
A Little Alcohol May Aid Brain with Mediterranean Diet

Research that looked at the same participants over a 30-year period found that people who followed the Mediterranean or the APDQS diet were less likely to have any signs of cognitive decline in middle age than people following DASH.

Lifestyle
August 26, 2019
How to Pick a Mattress

There are many ways to improve your sleep. However, the importance of a mattress that is right for you is rarely discussed. It can be hard to know when your mattress is to blame for bad sleep, but your body can give you signs beyond a poor night’s sleep.

Diet
August 23, 2019
You Can Reprogram Your Mouth to Like Bitter Flavors

Your flavor preferences aren’t genetic. They are a product of habit and your saliva reacting to foods in specific ways that can be altered. This is great news for people who hate veggies.

Get Out There
August 23, 2019
Visit Where the Wind Comes Sweeping Down the Plain

As most of us stay near our own neighborhoods much of the time, it can be easy to forget just how large the U.S. really is. We’re thrilled to be in Oklahoma this week to marvel at the beauty of the Great Plains and learn more about our nation’s history.

Lifestyle
August 22, 2019
Playing Together Is Exercise

Many of us don’t enjoy exercise; it’s a difficult task that takes up time and bores some people. So, what can make it more enjoyable? Making it about playing and togetherness.

Lifestyle
August 21, 2019
Is the New Satiating Diet a Gimmick?

This summer, researchers introduced the world to that they call the “highly satiating diet.” The diet claims to be nonrestrictive. It preaches sticking to foods that fill you up. Is it real or just a summer fling?

Recipes
August 20, 2019
Low-Carb, Tasty Ice Pop Recipes

If you are as hot as we are, you’re yearning for a cold treat! Today, we have five delicious ice pop recipes with under 150 calories and no more than nine grams of carbs.

Exercise
August 19, 2019
Heart Health at 50 Linked to Brain Health Later

A large study in Britain saw that people with healthy hearts and brains at 50 were significantly less likely to be diagnosed with dementia by the age of 75. This find gives us even more reason to take care of our hearts!

Lifestyle
August 19, 2019
Can Ginger Water Help Blood Sugar?

It can be hard, when you’re getting bombarded with new health advice weekly, to know what’s real and what’s a gimmick.

Get Out There
August 16, 2019
Fun Near the Center of the World

We’re heading to the Center of the World today. That's the name of a town in Ohio. The sign has been stolen many times, but we’ll be sure to take a photo as we cruise by on our virtual road trip. The weather all over the state looks to be in the mid-80s this weekend. We’re going to cover ourselves in sunscreen and get out there.

Diet
August 16, 2019
Sesame Seeds May Lower Cholesterol

Typically, we don’t really think about sesame seeds. Usually they only ever come up as a garnish in recipes or on rolls. However, we are missing an excellent opportunity to add nutrients to our days and fight cholesterol levels.

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