Okra: The Green You've Been Missing19:03Okra: The Green You've Been MissingA member of the mallow family, okra is a flowering plant. It bears edible green seed pods. Although we may think of it as a vegetable for cooking, biologically, it is a fruit. Okra comes in two colors – red and green. The red one turns green when cooked, and both taste the same. Okra contains mucilage, which is a naturally occurring substance that people sometimes use as a thickening agent for steEgészséges életmód2023-04-22 930 megtekintés39396p720p1080p2023-04-22Egészséges életmód Healthy Plant-Based Foods for Brain Power16:42Healthy Plant-Based Foods for Brain PowerDid you know that although the brain makes up just 3% of your total body weight, it can consume up to 17% of your daily caloric expenditure? The food we eat is crucial to maintaining proper brain function because it requires specific nutrients to nourish it.According to a team of researchers at Tufts University in the United States, the cognitive capabilities of our brains may also be impacted by Egészséges életmód2023-04-15 1022 megtekintés61396p720p1080p2023-04-15Egészséges életmód Plant-based Is the Natural Diet: Dr. Kim Benson (vegan), Part 2 of 215:10Plant-based Is the Natural Diet: Dr. Kim Benson (vegan), Part 2 of 2Today, Dr. Benson will talk about the benefits of switching to a plant-based diet in detail. We begin with her perspective on dairy consumption. “When you look into dairy and see what's actually in that liquid, you've got things like hormones. You've got lipids, proteins, sodium, IGF, which is Insulin-like Growth Factor, which is a hormone that manages the effects of the growth hormone in your bodEgészséges életmód2023-04-08 595 megtekintés23396p720p1080p2023-04-08Egészséges életmód Plant-based Is the Natural Diet: Dr. Kim Benson (vegan), Part 1 of 213:52Plant-based Is the Natural Diet: Dr. Kim Benson (vegan), Part 1 of 2Dr. Benson, who holds a PhD and doctorate in Natural Medicine, is the Canadian founder of the Inner Healing Academy that offers classes and coaching on plant-based eating. As a passionate educator, she has given more than a thousand public presentations to raise awareness of the compassionate vegan diet and help people empower themselves in life. Dr. Benson believes that people can take full contrEgészséges életmód2023-04-01 1193 megtekintés32396p720p1080p2023-04-01Egészséges életmód Is Your Food Aging You?13:20Is Your Food Aging You?Did you know that your body can show signs of aging that are not in line with your actual age? Such a condition is known as premature aging. To prevent it, an important tip is to avoid habits that can speed up this process. It's essential to examine our habits because what we put into our stomachs can be reflected in our appearance. Let’s take a closer look at some of the foods that can potentiallEgészséges életmód2023-03-25 957 megtekintés28396p720p1080p2023-03-25Egészséges életmód Fascinating Health Benefits of Ginger17:12Fascinating Health Benefits of GingerGinger is known for its ability to warm the body and improve blood circulation, thus making ginger tea a wonderful choice in the winter to help us stay warm and cozy. This tea can be easily prepared by slicing some fresh ginger and boiling it in water. Simmer for 10 minutes, and it is ready to serve with lemon and syrup as an option. It’s a simple and effective remedy for a winter boost. Another wEgészséges életmód2023-03-18 1099 megtekintés28396p720p1080p2023-03-18Egészséges életmód What Do Dreams Reveal About Your Health?14:01What Do Dreams Reveal About Your Health?It is estimated that we dream between 3 and 6 times per night, equivalent to around 6 years of time dreaming in a lifetime. However, as soon as we wake up, we forget 95% of what we dream about. Although dreams seem to be associated with daily events, some people believe that they could carry deeper messages rather than just being a compilation of memories accumulated throughout the day. InterpretaEgészséges életmód2023-03-11 1080 megtekintés23396p720p1080p2023-03-11Egészséges életmód Revelations on Strengthening Knees Through Running15:14Revelations on Strengthening Knees Through RunningIndeed, multiple studies have shown that regular running strengthens the joints and actually protects against the development of osteoarthritis - the irreversible wearing of the protective cartilage that acts as a cushion between knee bones. The reason that possibly leads the public to think that running is bad for our knees is due to the fact that knees receive more pressure or load than usual whEgészséges életmód2023-03-04 815 megtekintés20396p720p1080p2023-03-04Egészséges életmód Mushrooms: A Wellness Trend13:38Mushrooms: A Wellness TrendMushrooms are known for their distinguished structures, including a stem and cap. Mushrooms do not belong to the plant or animal kingdom in the taxonomy of biology. Instead, they belong to their own fungi kingdom. The mycelium of a fungus serves an important function, which works very much like the root system of plants. In a way, fungi are like a natural recycling center. In addition to reducing Egészséges életmód2023-02-18 759 megtekintés23396p720p1080p2023-02-18Egészséges életmód Recharge Your Day with a Power Nap16:44Recharge Your Day with a Power Nap“NASA's research showed that naps really can fully restore cognitive function at the same rate as a full night's sleep. The space agency found that pilots who slept in the cockpit for 26 minutes showed alertness improvements of up to 54% and job-performance improvements by 34%, compared to pilots who didn't nap.”In addition to charging the brain’s batteries to improve alertness, napping has also bEgészséges életmód2023-02-11 819 megtekintés16396p720p1080p2023-02-11Egészséges életmód Helpful Tips for Nighttime Leg Cramps11:41Helpful Tips for Nighttime Leg Cramps“A leg cramp is really just a muscle contracting and tightening spontaneously,” says emergency medicine specialist Dr. Scott Dresden of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, United States, “The problem is that it can be very painful for several seconds or even several minutes.” Nocturnal cramps can affect anyone, at any age, but they’re more common in older adults. It may sound a bit surprisiEgészséges életmód2023-01-28 962 megtekintés31396p720p1080p2023-01-28Egészséges életmód Kayaking: Paddling Your Way to Fitness13:17Kayaking: Paddling Your Way to FitnessKayaking is a pastime suitable for the whole family. It involves using a slim and light floating device called a kayak, which is like a canoe, and utilizing a double-ended paddle to propel it over water. The craft was designed by the Inuit and Aleut indigenous peoples of the North American Arctic thousands of years ago. Kayaking is now worldwide and is even one of the events in the Olympics.Let’s Egészséges életmód2023-01-21 613 megtekintés10396p720p1080p2023-01-21Egészséges életmód From the Couch to Fitness: Simple Ways to Be More Active13:54From the Couch to Fitness: Simple Ways to Be More ActiveWhat scientists have learned is that the human body is designed for walking. The sitting posture exerts forces on the body that are not natural for us to handle. The analysis showed that for individuals who have a sedentary lifestyle, the risks of diabetes, cardiovascular events and death from cardiovascular causes increase significantly. Dr. Anup Kanodia, a functional medicine specialist who is tEgészséges életmód2023-01-14 863 megtekintés23396p720p1080p2023-01-14Egészséges életmód Coffee Can Fuel Your Health15:18Coffee Can Fuel Your HealthA large cup of warm coffee is a morning ritual for millions of people to begin a day. But for those who count sheep to fall asleep, coffee probably isn’t an option. Why does caffeine affect people’s preference for coffee so dramatically? A substantial factor is our genes.Coffee is known for its ability to improve attention, raise alertness and increase energy due to its high caffeine content. It aEgészséges életmód2023-01-07 1039 megtekintés35396p720p1080p2023-01-07Egészséges életmód Healthy Lifestyle: Farewell to Heartburn13:28Healthy Lifestyle: Farewell to HeartburnIf the lower esophageal sphincter works properly, it closes as soon as food passes through the esophagus and enters the stomach. However, if the sphincter doesn’t work properly, contents in the stomach can travel back up the esophagus. This can lead to a burning sensation in one’s chest that is often referred to as heartburn.Not everyone with acid reflux will experience heartburn. In addition to iEgészséges életmód2022-12-30 851 megtekintés29396p720p1080p2022-12-30Egészséges életmód Olive Oil: Make Life Delicious and Healthier16:03Olive Oil: Make Life Delicious and HealthierThe vegan Mediterranean diet has been proven to be a smart nutritional choice. It emphasizes a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and whole grains as well as olive oil - an iconic and core ingredient infusing the food with a unique flavor and providing a wellness boost. Consuming these plant-based nutrient-rich foods makes Mediterranean countries among some of the healthiest in thEgészséges életmód2022-12-19 890 megtekintés17396p720p1080p2022-12-19Egészséges életmód Tempeh Goodness15:52Tempeh GoodnessIn Indonesia, tempeh is a traditional food consisting of fermented soybeans. It is believed to have originated from the Indonesian island of Java several hundred years ago. Specifically, tempeh is made from partially cooked soybeans that are fermented with a type of mold called rhizopus. Tempeh is known for its signature chewy texture. It can be steamed, sautéed, or baked.Tempeh is a popular choicEgészséges életmód2022-12-17 1077 megtekintés29396p720p1080p2022-12-17Egészséges életmód Rewiring the Brain to Build Happiness15:46Rewiring the Brain to Build HappinessHappiness is the ideal state that we all pursue. People are trying to find happiness by doing things that are good for them and things they are good at as well as by doing good for others. There is another intriguing way to build happiness which is by rewiring our brain. Neuroscientists believe we can intentionally change our brains using neuroplasticity to achieve a happier state. The key is atteEgészséges életmód2022-12-10 1070 megtekintés21396p720p1080p2022-12-10Egészséges életmód The Ups and Downs of Sugar14:39The Ups and Downs of SugarFruits, vegetables, and grains are categorized as carbohydrates and have naturally occurring sugars. They also contain other substances that benefit our health. For example, dietary fiber consists of cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which slow down digestion. But with the advent of convenience foods – also known as processed foods – in the mid-20th century, companies started adding sugar to enhance Egészséges életmód2022-12-02 1564 megtekintés28396p720p1080p2022-12-02Egészséges életmód A Healthy Weight Brings Well-being15:59A Healthy Weight Brings Well-being“Am I overweight?” BMI is our weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. If your BMI falls somewhere between 18.5 to 24.9, then it is considered a normal or healthy weight range. But, if your BMI is 30 or higher, then it could be a sign of being obese. In addition to BMI, the second important indicator of obesity is one’s waist circumference measurement, which should be under 3Egészséges életmód2022-11-26 762 megtekintés21396p720p1080p2022-11-26Egészséges életmód