I’ve tagged a resolution with the try-more-dishes one: Incorporate more fresh herbs, which provide a big punch of flavor to your food. I’ve long loved herbs, but haven’t always employed them as much as I should. More than just flavor enhancers, herbs were pre-pharmaceutical medicine: They provide some serious health benefits. I always keep these … Read more
You’ve seen the ads: “Tone your abs—just five minutes a day!” and “Tone your legs with this simple, everyday workout!” Well, as grating as they may be after repeated viewing, their message does have value. When we “tone” our muscles, we nourish them and bolster their strength. Generally speaking, a daily or frequent workout can … Read more
Lemons are ones of the most beneficial fruits on the planet, and due to their countless health benefits and unique flavor and scent, they are added to various recipes. They are excellent for detoxification of the body, but when juiced, the lemon loses many of its nutrients and a great part of the medicinal potential. … Read more
House plants do a lot more than just brighten up a room—they also help remove the toxins that cause indoor air contamination. According to the EPA, our homes can have three to five times more pollutants than the outdoors. You could be living in a “sick” house and not realize it. Adding detox plants can help … Read more
Doctors and dietitians agree that your spice rack can be just as essential as your medicine cabinet when it comes to preventing and treating disease. Research consistently shows that many spices and herbs have medicinal qualities and can help prevent everything from cancer to the common cold. We asked two experts—Glen Aukerman, MD, medical director … Read more
I recommend almost all vegetables unreservedly. When it comes to fruits, though, I am careful to push for moderation and careful selection. When I am asked to recommend one type of fruit overall, my answer is berries. They are some of the healthiest fruits on the planet, in part because they haven’t been hybridized into … Read more
WHAT are they? Mushrooms are the spore-bearing fruits of a fungus. They are not categorized as a plant because they do not undergo photosynthesis, yet they still boast nutritional benefits of their own. They can be found in virtually any habitat, especially where it is warm and wet. Benefits Mushrooms pack the nutritional punch of … Read more
Hunger suddenly strikes. You need food, and you need it now. You rummage for that long-lost candy bar buried somewhere in your desk—anything to get a sugar fix. That rapid rise in blood glucose, along with the attendant release of the “feel-good” hormone serotonin, may make you feel better in the short term, but when your … Read more
Whether fresh, dried, ground, or roasted, chili peppers add unrivaled pop to meals while delivering countless medicinal benefits to the body. Capsaicin, the compound responsible for chilies’ pungency and spice, has been credited with a host of health advantages, from killing cancerous cells to lowering blood pressure, preventing obesity, and reducing the risk of diabetes. … Read more
Every day, the kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood in order to eliminate the waste products from your body through your urine. Unfortunately, the unhealthy lifestyle can lead to accumulation of these toxins, disrupting the function of the kidneys. So, in order to maintain the proper function of your kidneys, thus prevent … Read more