Feeling down this winter? It may not just be a mild case of the blues. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a condition that affects millions across the country every year. It is important to understand that many who suffer from SAD do so not because they are unhappy with winter weather, but because they are simply not receiving exposure to sunlight. Understanding SAD In the warmer months when there is more sunlight, your body produces...
The keto diet is has been growing in popularity for some time now, and its advocates praise the diet for encouraging weight loss, boosting energy, improving HbA1c levels for folks with type 2 diabetes, and more. Bee Healthy Clinics provides support for people undertaking the keto diet, and you can read more about burning fat the accountable way on our Keto Bee Program page. It's important to fully research any major lifestyle change, and the...
The holidays are coming up and they each have their own food temptations. Halloween brings candy galore, Thanksgiving is a carb-loaded wonderland, and Christmas combines them both! Eating healthy during these celebrations is challenging, but it's not impossible. Here are five methods that you can use to ensure that rich holiday foods aren't derailing you from your health goals. Learn Ideal Portion Sizes Weigh out the portions that you're currently eating so you get a visual...
When it comes to weight loss, your body needs to be firing on all cylinders to provide you with the energy and means to maximise your weight loss and meet those healthy lifestyle goals. That’s why it’s important to ensure you’re not deficient in any essential vitamins or nutrients - especially B12. What is B12? B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that’s necessary for your body to function correctly. It’s an essential component in cell metabolism,...
America has a reputation for excessive meal sizes. Which is a major culprit of the obesity epidemic. But none are as fatty, high calorie, salt-laden and sugar-loaded as the dishes presented in this years Xtreme Eating Awards List. The Xtreme Eating Awards List is compiled annually by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest. It names the restaurants with the most dangerously high-calorie meals in the country. Which they warn are a woeful indication of...