Food – Our Medicine or Our Poison Your diet has profound effects on immune function and your ability to ward off colds and flu. Supplying your cells with the full array of micronutrients they require...
Kombucha tea is a fermented beverage that is produced by combining sweet tea with a culture of yeast and bacteria. Kombucha has been a hot trend in health beverages for many years, with more mainstream...
To buy organic, or not to buy organic? - That is the question! (Especially when you are on a budget). For anyone who is concerned with their health and the wellbeing of their family, eating...
The temperatures are still rising this summer, and what a better way to hydrate your body than with a vitamin-infused water that you can make right at home?! Infused waters are an excellent way to...
So you just discovered you are lactose intolerant.. or perhaps you are looking to reduce your intake of dairy products. Whatever your reason is for cutting out milk from your diet, you should take comfort...
What’s the big deal about eating GMO food? When a food is genetically modified, we are up against a food that is now being shown to cause (by studies from doctors around the world): cancer,...
We have been told since childhood to drink milk for strong, healthy bones. As more research is done on the study of milk as a source of calcium for humans, it is a good idea...
If you have considered trying a vegan diet or are looking for ways to lower your meat intake but just aren’t sure how to manage your protein levels, you will be relieved to learn that...
Everyone seems to be talking about Omega fatty acids and how important they are for you. “Brain food” seems to be the popular claim, but what are other reasons to ensure proper intake of this...
If there was a health equivalent of the 7 Wonders of the World, apple cider vinegar would be at the top of the list! Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is most commonly used in salad dressings,...
A recent study done on mice suggests that keeping consistent meal times is important on many levels, but most importantly for the health of the liver. The body’s internal body clock is based on a...
Turmeric seems to be gaining popularity in the last couple of years as more people are starting to learn about the amazing benefits it can offer. Turmeric is a spice from India that is often...
It’s the one task that requires constant self-coaching, reminders, and if possible, subliminal messages: adding veggies to your diet. It seems simple enough, 2 ½ cups a day. However, one can easily fall off the...
The percentage of the American population that are said to be on prescription medication is said to be at about 70%. This shocking number will hopefully see some relief as a new program is launching...
Eating predominantly vegetarian, vegan, and even pesco-vegetarian diets has demonstrated weight loss success in a recent study. The trial consisted of a 2-month assignment in which patients were to follow a designated diet in their...