The value of real food for improved health

The value of real food for improved health

Close your eyes and imagine the culinary delights found on the shelves of a food store featuring international specialties, outlined in alphabetical order below:  Arabic: Hummus, dates, Ful Medames, honey, Shawarma French:  Artisan made baguettes,...
Dr.* Tom’s Miracle Elixir

Dr.* Tom’s Miracle Elixir

*Doctorate of tomfoolery “Gather around everybody, gather around! Don’t push, don’t press; there is plenty to go around. Today I am sharing with you a true miracle. A magical potion sure to transform your very existence. ‘What is it?’ you ask. I’ll tell...
Honey Vs. Sugar

Honey Vs. Sugar

Yes, contained within our table of some healthier eating alternatives is the suggestion of choosing all-natural honey in lieu of sugar. One of our readers pushed back saying it all breaks down to glucose in the body so “same-same.”  What is the white...
The 16/8 Intermittent Fasting Schedule We love

The 16/8 Intermittent Fasting Schedule We love

At Living Better, we are fans of the 16:8 intermittent fasting method. This method involves attempting to restrict your daily eating period to 8 hours. We like to eat from 11 AM – 7 PM and then fast the rest of the time (mainly because the bulk of the time we...
An Intro to Counting Calories

An Intro to Counting Calories

Knowing your actual calorie intake and calorie burn will help you better understand and appreciate the impact of both. Unfortunately, most people overestimate the calories they burn when exercising and underestimate the calories they consume when eating and drinking....
10-Day Gut Microbiome Recovery Plan

10-Day Gut Microbiome Recovery Plan

Have you just finished a round of antibiotics? Try this 10-day gut microbiome recovery plan to restore and improve your digestion. While antibiotics are helpful at attacking the harmful bacteria inside you, they also are killers of all bacteria, including probiotics!...