Nutrition
The Real Reason Operating Rooms Are Green – Health Digest
If you were to take a look at the color wheel, you’d notice that green is positioned opposite red. There is some theory to support why this makes green an ideal color for walls inside an operating room. Typically, a surgeon may spend anywhere from a few hours to many hours looking at the innards […]
11 best protein powders and snacks – Healthista
Looking to increase your protein-intake? Healthista tried and tested the best protein powders and protein snacks the market has to offer – so you don’t have to I have always been nervous about eating a large amount of protein, as I thought that it would make me look bulky or that I would gain weight. Since […]
Where Is Boo Boo Goo From Shark Tank Season 5 Today? – Health Digest
With the help of a display board, Kiowa posed a question to the Sharks. The three images on the board were of a patch of skin covered by three different types of bandages: a regular stick-on Band-aid, a clear painted-on bandage, and a skin-tone shade of Boo Boo Goo (via ABC News). “Which one do […]
12 weight loss tips this nutritionist has heard that ACTUALLY work
Ever wondered what the best weight loss tips are from a nutritionist? Healthista spoke to expert May Simpkin who reveals her top 12 top nuggets of weight loss wisdom Losing weight doesn’t have to be difficult or tortuous. It can simply be a case of making small changes to your daily routine that are healthier and more […]
Where Is EverlyWell From Shark Tank Season 9 Today? – Health Digest
During her pitch, Cheek emphasized that EverlyWell offers 13 different kits ranging from cholesterol tests to thyroid tests to hormone tests and many more, with prices spanning between $69 and $399 (via CNBC Prime). While she stated that the tests were not covered by insurance, Cheek noted that not even a year after launching, the […]
6 healthy tips to prevent the effects of bloating – Healthista
Healthista asked registered nutritionist and founder of Honestly Nutrition, Gabi Zaromskyte, to explain why we bloat and how to prevent the effects of bloating We all know what it feels like to be bloated – it’s that ‘can’t get zip your jeans zipped, ate too much food’ feeling. Bloating is the the feeling of fullness, tightness, […]
Hand Washing Dishes Has One Unexpected Health Benefit – Health Digest
Exposing children to household microbiomes doesn’t mean allowing them to roll around in dirt or never shower, according to Dr. Jordan S. Orange, chief of immunology, allergy and rheumatology at Texas Children’s Hospital (via NBC News). Parents should be weighing their decisions with mindfulness and reasonable logic, especially since there’s evidence to support fewer respiratory illnesses […]
Does the hot weather make you bloated? 7 reasons you should take probiotics during the summer – Healthista
Does the summer heat make you more prone to bloating, allergies and low mood? Here’s why topping up on probiotics can help alleviate symptoms You’ve been looking forward to the hot weather for months, but now it’s here, you just feel bloated and sluggish. It may be that your digestive system is not working as […]
Why The Health Insurance Death Spiral Is So Dangerous – Health Digest
To increase the number of healthy people in the health insurance pool, the Affordable Care Act required all people in 2014 to either have health insurance or pay a tax penalty, according to a 2020 article in Health Affairs. When efforts to eliminate this mandate began in 2017, health insurance companies in the ACA marketplace […]
5 nutritionist approved ways to manage your blood sugar levels – Healthista
Constant sugar cravings? Low energy or mood? Your blood sugar levels could be to blame. Healthista gets advice from Nutritional Therapist Cara Shaw on 5 simple ways we can manage our blood sugar Fluctuations in blood sugar levels are normal, however drastic spikes and dips can be an indicator that something isn’t quite right or signify the onset of potential […]