http://www.voskos.com/fresh/What's Fresh with Voskos - Bloghttp://backend.userland.com/rss092en It seems like more and more of my friends are getting on the low-carb bandwagon. Hot trends such as the Paleo and Primal eating movements have refocused many of us on the benefits of cutting out junk food and limiting our processed carb intake. If you’re curious to see if lowering your carbohydrate intake could [...] http://www.voskos.com/fresh/diet-and-nutrition/low-carb-tips Healthy living is not just about healthy eating and exercise, although those are obviously very important. The way we see it, healthy living has several aspects, and learning to de-stress and to be good to yourself is just as important as eating a healthy diet and adopting a non-sedentary lifestyle. Most importantly, we believe that [...] http://www.voskos.com/fresh/beauty-health-fitness/be-good-to-yourself It’s obvious to anyone that regularly wolfing down donuts and pizza will not exactly promote weight loss – or good health. But there are other, less obvious ways in which you could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Here are a few things to consider: 1. Not getting enough sleep. When you’re sleep deprived, you [...] http://www.voskos.com/fresh/diet-and-nutrition/habits-sabotage-weight-loss Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean putting yourself on a juice fast and/or becoming a marathon runner. A more realistic way to become health-conscious is to make small changes to your daily routine. Here are a few ideas: 1. Cut out the empty calories. Replace “easy” sugary snacks like a can of soda [...] http://www.voskos.com/fresh/beauty-health-fitness/tips-healthier-lifestyle For some people, January marks the beginning of a new undertaking to lose weight. Before choosing a specific program, consider the following study, which found a link between dietary calcium and weight loss. A review study done by researchers at the University of Tennessee discovered a link between high calcium diets and weight loss. Scientists [...] http://www.voskos.com/fresh/diet-and-nutrition/calcium-rich-diet-linked-to-weight-loss How often do you find yourself wandering through the aisles of your local vitamin store? Searching for the “right” supplements can often be a daunting task. With countless rows of colorful bottles making remarkable claims and promising magical results, it’s hard to know exactly who is telling the truth. One of the major problems with [...] http://www.voskos.com/fresh/beauty-health-fitness/yogurt-after-workout Can’t stand Brussels sprouts? The little ones refuse anything green? No worries. Just get a little sneaky with your cooking and include healthy additions in standard recipes. I’m usually one to try something new…but it rarely sticks. But when it comes to experimenting with healthy add-ins, I’ve been doing it on a daily basis – [...] http://www.voskos.com/fresh/diet-and-nutrition/4-ways-to-sneak-in-nutrition For years it has been my dream to enjoy all the scrumptiousness of cheesecake without the guilty morning-after effect. Enter the best ingredient ever: Voskos Greek Yogurt! Recipe substitutions don’t always work out well. It’s difficult to make a new ingredient take the place of the original ingredient. There are so many factors involved: texture [...] http://www.voskos.com/fresh/diet-and-nutrition/use-greek-yogurt-to-make-recipes-better Growing evidence suggests that disruption of the human gut bacteria causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and IBS like symptoms.1 These symptoms can include gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Many people experience these symptoms on a daily basis, while the problem remains undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Although the root cause of IBS has yet [...] http://www.voskos.com/fresh/beauty-health-fitness/probiotics-a-potential-treatment-for-ibs Lets face it, there is never a convenient time to get sick. Juggling a busy schedule is stressful enough. Trying to seize the day when sick can seem next to impossible. Preventing colds and the flu is actually quite easy and can be accomplished without the use of over-the-counter or prescription drugs. Add these basic [...] http://www.voskos.com/fresh/beauty-health-fitness/natural-ways-to-minimize-colds