Health & Nutrition

How To Feel Full Longer

How To Feel Full Longer

Have you ever noticed that some foods keep you feeling full longer while others give you the munchies an hour later? That can make the advice to "stop eating when you feel full" a bit tricky if you're picking foods that aren't filling. That's a phenomenon called satiety. It's the feeling of fullness, of being satisfied and satiated. It's is the opposite of hunger and appetite.

The satiety index is a rating of foods that have been tested for the satiating effect in a 240 calorie (1,000 kJ) portion size. The scale scores foods based on whether people feel extremely hungry, hungry, semi-hungry, no feeling, semi-satisfied, satisfied, or extremely satisfied. Similarly to the glycemic index, the response to white bread was set to be 100. Foods that are more filling have numbers higher than 100. Foods that are less filling have numbers lower than 100.

Here are the characteristics of foods with a high satiety index. Plus keep reading for a bonus recipe to keep you feeling full.

Natural Remedies for a Sore Throat

Natural Remedies for a Sore Throat

We all know that feeling— waking up to a sore throat and realizing you are getting sick. There are definitely better ways to start your day, but it's essential to have your wellness supplies ready for when sore throats strike.

Luckily, the ingredients you need to help you feel better might already be in your kitchen.

So here are a few natural home remedies for a sore throat so you can relieve some of that swelling and pain and start feeling better as soon as possible.

What Your Thoughts Have To Do With Your Digestion

What Your Thoughts Have To Do With Your Digestion

How we feel can have tremendous effects on our physical well-being, both in positive and negative ways.

Mental and physical health are not separate but deeply intertwined. Keep reading to find out what your thoughts have to do with your digestion.

Should You Avoid Food Colors & Dyes and Natural Food Coloring Recipes

Should You Avoid Food Colors & Dyes and Natural Food Coloring Recipes

Despite the growing trend of healthier and safer food products being introduced into the marketplace, you might be surprised to learn that the consumption of artificial food colors & dyes, has been increasing over the years. Read this blog to find out if you should avoid food colors and dyes. Plus stick to the end for some bonus recipes for natural food coloring.

Food colors and dyes have been around since the mid-1800s and were originally created from coal tar – today, they are typically made from petroleum. (yum!)

Many food manufacturers choose to use artificial dyes vs. natural ones because they create more radiant hues, whereas natural food colors tend to create more of a pastel look.

Keep reading to find out what you need to know about food colors and dyes.