Eggs might just be the easiest, cheapest and most versatile way to up your protein intake. Beyond easily upping your daily protein count—each 85-calorie egg packs a solid 7 grams of the muscle-builder—eggs also improve your health. They’re loaded with amino acids, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Don’t just reach for the whites, though; the yolks … Read more
You probably thought that once you graduated high school—and certainly after college—your days of acne-covered skin were over. But if you still struggle with an oily T-zone and recurring blemishes, you’re not alone: 60 million adults in the United States suffer from acne, 20 million of which will experience permanent scarring. A few months ago, … Read more
According to the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine, nearly 1 in 10 adults in the United States suffers from insomnia. Although most of these people suffer from short-term insomnia, many of them also suffer from chronic insomnia (i.e., difficulty falling or staying asleep for more than six months). Such sleep deprivation can significantly … Read more
Eating cherries leads to a boost in antioxidant activity in the body — even after just one-and-a-half servings of Cherries, commonly known as sour cherries. A clinical study conducted at the University of Michigan found for the first time that antioxidants in tart cherries make it into the human bloodstream and boost antioxidant activity. Twelve healthy adults, … Read more
This might be dumbing it down too much, but processed foods lead to inflammation whereas whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are anti-inflammatory. Inflammatory disease can run rampant in your system, making it impossible to lose weight even when dieting. Exercise can even cause acute inflammation. While this only lasts a short time … Read more
I’ve found a ton of uses for apple cider vinegar, ranging from an efficient skin tag remover, a hair health treatment, a natural way to treat burns, and the perfect natural facial cleaner you can make in your own home. But there is still one application that still boggles my mind, especially because apple cider … Read more
Weight loss may be helped by a healthier thyroid, and it may also be related to an enhanced sensory experience of food. Yes, you heard that right: smell, taste, and texture can make a huge difference in how your body responds. If you eat monotonously, your body will crave variety, leading you to overeat, in … Read more
Pomegranate is among the healthiest fruits on earth. They contain a range of beneficial plant compounds, unrivaled by other foods. Many studies have shown that the health benefits of pomegranate are incredible for your body, and may lower the risk of all sorts of diseases. Here are 12 health benefits of pomegranate, that are supported … Read more
We know that fresh produce means health and better diets. Also we prevent diseases like heart issues and even cancer. Also, this makes you keep a good weight and shape. So what are the best fruits and veggies we should eat? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans made a publication recently. It was said that we MUST … Read more
Grandmothers go by very different names, but when it comes to home remedies they seem to share the same handbook. These days, science is taking a few pages from that book. We now know that honey works better than antibiotic cream for burns, and homemade honey cough syrup allows children (and their parents!) to sleep better … Read more