Sometimes, a fast food lunch or dinner in unavoidable. You may be happy to know that, in recent years, fast food restaurants have placed some effort into boosting the (relative) nutritional value of some of their items. Sure, you don’t want to be choking down 50 chicken nuggets a day (a recent [...]
Continue Reading →A lot of herbal oils that are featured in cosmetic products are even more beneficial when taken in its pure form. Herb solutions can provide a number of benefits including deeply moisturizing the skin, cleansing, and protection from the sun. Many modern lotions and creams use “fragrance” oils which contain none of the healthy benefits [...]
Continue Reading →Ice water is a great treat right after coming from the gym or on hot summer days. Pure water is also an essential component in normal, healthy bodily functions. However, did you know that drinking ice cold water (either during or after meals) can slow down your digestion? That’s right; cold water causes oils and [...]
Continue Reading →A new Japanese study reports that men who eat faster gained more weight than slower eaters.
The study documented 500+ men over a span of 8 years: those that reported to be fast eaters gained comparatively more weight over time. Fast eaters gained an average of 4.2 pounds while slow eaters gained only 1.5 pounds [...]
Continue Reading →It’s almost the new year and that means a chance at a fresh start. NuLiv Lifestyle offers you 5 simple resolutions that you can make for a healthier 2012. Pick one that you think you’ll be able to keep, or go for all five!
1. Laugh aloud daily. Studies show that laughter stimulates and promotes [...]
Continue Reading →You’ve spent the last couple of weeks managing your diet and exercising regularly. Staying fit for the holidays doesn’t necessarily mean more sacrifices if you keep a couple simple food choices in mind:
Dark Chocolate: A bit of dark chocolate has naturally-occurring antioxidants that may improve heart health. Chocolate also helps to release chemicals that [...]
Continue Reading →A number of factors can contribute to your quality of sleep. Lifestyle is a large contributor; factors that can influence your sleep include eating late, jet lag, hunger, alcohol, caffeine, and stimulant drugs. Some health problems may also be affecting how you sleep, and are mostly commonly attributed to sleep apnea, asthma, tinnitus, pain, prostate [...]
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