Sure, you’ve heard that buying organic food over the genetically modified or pesticide exposed versions is ideal for your health, but it can get costly. Due to the limited supply of organic foods as well as the additional labor and maintenance required to produce them, you may be paying 20-100% more for an organic banana! … Read more
Most of us might be used to thinking about the almighty calorie when it comes to food, but we also need to consider the color of your food. We might have even gone further to learn to have our vigilant eye on monitoring grams of fat, carbohydrate, and protein on food labels. However, how many … Read more
I can’t overstate the importance of antioxidants for your health. Every moment, your body churns out potent reactive substances called free radicals, which form as your body “burns” food for energy, detoxifies chemicals, and fights off invading organisms. While free radicals are necessary for life and play a vital role in maintaining health, in excess … Read more
Aging increases the chance for stroke, but current research finds that olive oil is a major contributor in stroke prevention. Those with high-intake levels can reduce their risk by more than 40 percent. Another valuable food source is broccoli, which is high in antioxidants. The study, published in Neurology, followed 7,625 people divided into three … Read more
A lack of magnesium can make matters worse for the millions of people who suffer from migraines and PMS; a shortage also contributes to osteoporosis by preventing the body from absorbing calcium. In sufficient amounts, on the other hand, it can ease symptoms of heart disease and diabetes. It may even help ward off hypertension, … Read more
Because of the HRT-cancer scare, women have turned to supplements as a safer way to reduce menopausal symptoms. One herb that has dominated the conversation is black cohosh—it’s one of the most recommended herbs for menopausal women and has been historically used to relieve hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, and vaginal dryness. Originally, researchers and … Read more
All spring and summer,while slender stalks of asparagus and tender, young greens make their flashy debut, the humble root vegetables lie calm and still in the warm earth, waiting patiently for autumn. As soon as the first leaves begin to turn and drop, these unassuming tubers are ready for their starring roles in the produce … Read more
Many of the vitamins, antioxidants and minerals we need provide huge anti-inflammatory relief and help our bodies in many ways. Protect your body from a wide range of conditions caused by inflammation, including arthritis. Below are 9 natural anti-inflammatories and where to get them. 1. Magnesium Magnesium not only reduces inflammation, but reduces stress. Those … Read more
We often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but how many of us truly believe that? Many of us opt to skip breakfast because we are in a rush, or we simply grab a quick yogurt or banana and head out. This kind of thinking couldn’t be more wrong! Study … Read more
Kathleen Miller, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, opened the bee box and with long-handled tweezers, removed a buzzing bee. She softly pressed its hind end on her knee. The bee stung her. At the time, says Miller, “I thought, This is wacko—plus, I’m killing an animal I love. What am I doing?” But what she was … Read more