Source:  Be Well Have you ever noticed how when you’re short on sleep, stressed-out, or exhausted, you tend to crave carbs? Especially the crappy, nutrient-free variety that, under normal circumstances, you could easily resist? Turns out that when it comes to cravings, your gut plays a far bigger role than previously thought and sheer willpower will ...

We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently. —Romans 8:24-25 NLT We are saved by trusting God. Trusting means looking forward to getting something we ...

Source:  Food Matters Lemons are vitamin C rich citrus fruits that enhance your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within bringing a glow to your face. One of the major health benefits of drinking warm lemon water is that it paves the way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. Lemon Water Flushes Out ...

Source MindBodyGreen We’re huge fans of smoothies —is there anything better than a healthy breakfast you can whip up in less than five minutes? But often, even the healthiest ones contain banana, dates, berries, and other fruits that people on a low-sugar diet try to avoid. Inspired by the savory ice creams and yogurts that are growing more ...

Source:  Lysa Terkeurst I started out this year with great determination to be victorious in my healthy eating resolutions. But then life happened. Like when the upstairs toilet clogged and flooded my kitchen ceiling. Or when I got stuck in traffic, yelled at my kids, and missed an important meeting. Those are the moments when my ...

I lie in the dust; revive me by your word (Psalm 119:25 NLT) When stress has us flattened in the dust, God’s Word can be like a nutrient-packed drink providing the energy we need to get on our feet again. The stories of God’s intervention in the lives of biblical men and women can remind ...

In today’s world, it’s difficult—if not impossible—to escape stress. We face all kinds of psychological stress on a daily basis. Unfortunately, too much stress is really, really bad for your brain and body. Therefore, it’s important to find techniques for effectively coping with stress. Here are 5 stress management strategies that will help you keep your cool and support the ...

During times of stress, some of us have a tendency to turn to food for comfort. Unfortunately, that comfort is fleeting and we end up feeling guilty, not to mention overeating can lead to mood swings, blood sugar imbalances, weight gain, and more stress than we had to begin with! It doesn’t have to be that way. By incorporating ...

Source:  Food Matters My desire to stay well has much more to do with building my immune system all year-round rather than just surviving this year’s flu season. When nearly 1 of every 2 men, and 1 of every 3 women will be faced with a cancer diagnosis, it’s imperative to continuously support and build up ...

Dr. Mark Hyman says that what you put on your fork dictates whether you are sick or well, slim or fat, depleted or energized. With all that riding on what you eat, it would be easy to feel overwhelmed. But there’s no pressure to change instantly; gradual change over time is sustainable. Just put one ...