What is in your smoothie?

A smoothie can be a deliciously healthy way to fortify the body with fruits, vegetables, minerals and vitamins. Smoothies are quick and easy to make; the only things needed are the ingredients and a blender.

Feeling fatigue?

After the long Winter months we're looking forward to Spring and Summer... but if only we had more energy!We all occasionally suffer from fatigue.

What Are Easy Foods That Prevent Cold Sores?

Are you searching for foods that prevent cold sores? You are wise indeed. Nutrition is the most effective and natural way to eliminate cold sore outbreaks.

The Natural Healing Powers of Garlic

A member of the same group of plants as the onion, Garlic has been discussed in history as early as the 15th century and studied by herbalists since the 16th century.

Diet & Herbal Advice for Acid Reflux Sufferers

We all have an occasional upset stomach or heartburn from that meatball sub. But, GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a much more significant disease.

Alternative Medicine for Constipation

Constipation is usually caused by a diet which denies the body of roughage. It is quite possible that our ancestors did not suffer as much as we do in the modern world from the infrequent or difficult passing of hard, dry faeces known as constipation.

What is a holistic pet food?

Not so long ago there were only one or two pet foods on the shelves that labelled themselves as 'Holistic'... now there are many, and even one that implies there are holistic pets!Is that a good thing?  Do the manufacturers know what  they mean by using the terms 'Holistic' or indeed 'Natural' as part of their marketing strategy?The first stop is maybe to look at the dictionary definition of 'Holistic' '.

Pet Food marketing - all hype and no substance?

If you have just bought a bag of pet food because the bag or label shouted out at you that this food contained added spirulina, glucosamine, chondroitin ,Omega-3 and Omega-6, prebiotics, probiotics, Cranberry Powder, Dried Kelp, Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, CPA Complex™, Mannan-oligo-saccharides, Green Tea, selenium yeast, eye of toad and tongue of newt (I made the last two up!) or anything else that doesn't sound like 'food' then you need to read on, because you are in danger of falling into the GREAT MARKETING TRAP.

How to Colon Cleanse - 5 Expert Tips

If you're considering colon cleansing for the first time, the choices can seem overwhelming.  Herbal cleanses, oxygen cleanses, fiber programs, specialized diets, fasting and more are all on the colon cleansing market.

Protest Codex Alimentarius

Basic right humanity is damaged: Right to healthy foods!The Food and Pharmaceutical industry have both one item on their agenda: Trying to imitate nature and patent the products that originate from that.

The Colon Cleansing Diet – What It Is And How To Use It

Of the major types of colon cleansing, the colon cleansing diet is the most simple and, in the long term, probably the most effective.  Once you learn what the optimum colon cleansing diet is - what you should and shouldn't eat -  you have the basic tools you need to safely and effectively colon cleanse anytime you want.

Guide To Fat Loss Supplements

Renowned psychologist Professor Albert Mehrabian claimed that 53% of communication is "non-verbal and actually comes from a person's appearance" (Mehrabian, 1972.

Healthy Weight-loss Tips

Do you live to eat, or do you eat to live?  Too many calories will make you overweight…and shorten your life.  Retain more calories than you burn off each day and you will gain weight.

The Benefits of Fiber Go Beyond Constipation Relief

HTML clipboardA diet high in fiber has been primarily associated with preventing or relieving constipation. But, the health benefits of increasing your fiber does a whole lot more.

Salmonella How You Get It, How To Prevent It

HTML clipboard We've had a lot of salmonella scares this summer. First it was said to be tomatoes. Restaurants everywhere had signs up apologizing for not offering tomatoes on salads and burgers.

What’s in Your Multiple Vitamin? Minerals, Detecting Real Quality.

Junky vitamins are often passed off as quality, and many times are endorsed by a physician or celebrity. There are many tricks that low quality supplement companies use to hide their poor quality, spending more money on marketing than on what is under the hood.

How To Maintain The Right Cholesterol Levels

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is found in the body cells and blood. A major amount of cholesterol is produced in the liver and the rest comes from our diet.

Self help Reflexology Foot Massage

A daily story in the world today is ‘there are not enough hours in the day to cope' and along with that is the thought ‘are we eating healthy energy filled snacks and drinking enough water for our mind and body to cope?'.

Which Whey to Go

In the world of dietary supplements and functional foods there are many choices in terms of product quality, and whey protein is no exception.

Kitchen Work Surfaces must be kept Clean and Tidy on a Regular Basis

In order to maintain excellent hygiene on our work top surfaces and especially in the kitchen, we should use a product that can be easily applied and if possible using a product made up of natural ingredients.

12 Healthy Healing Foods from the Bible

Why does our society seem to seek every way to overcome sickness and disease other than looking in the best Instruction Manual that's been around for thousands of years?  Why do we avoid the simplicity of the basics when it comes to our health?  The "basics" I refer to are eating healthy foods, getting regular exercise and adequate sleep.

Detoxification -Types of FoodsHelp to Detoxify Your Body

American diet contains high saturated fat, trans fat, and other harmful substances such as sugar, caffeine, pesticides, additive substances, and less in fruits and vegetables.

Slow down and take it all in

On the many occasions I have driven on a long journey and sometimes in all weathers, I tend to want to hurry to get there or hurry to get back.

How Imbalanced Digestive Bacteria Cause Obesity & Heart Disease

Science now reveals that the foreign contents within your digestive tract play a dramatic role in your energy level, metabolic function, body weight, and cardiovascular health.

Black seed oil: Nature's Super Healer?

Nature’s most powerful super-herbBlack seed - also known as Nigella saliva - is considered by many to be the greatest healing herb known to man, but unfortunately it’s remarkable benefits have remained largely unknown  to the majority of the UK population.

Is Acai Berry a Scam? A New Natural Perspective

I have been reading articles with arguments that the acai berry is a scam. Can we have a small reality check or an episode of enlightenment? How can this small purple black berry from only the Amazon, a product of evolution, be a scam? If I was an acai berry I think I would be upset.

Healthy Active Lifestyle Guide

A Guide to a Healthy Active lifestyle Mental and Physical BenefitsExercise makes you feel better about yourself and can also curb your appetite - especially beneficial for those interested in losing weight.

Allergies

Recently I was asked to help a person with hayfever which is as a result of allergies. After chatting about eating habits, and even diet from a young age I was surprised at what unfolded.

Diet is half the battle to lose weight

A large percentage of today's western population is concerned about losing weight. There are many variables that contribute to weight loss.

Struggle with long-term weight loss?

Americans struggle with long-term weight lossOnly about one in every six Americans who have ever been overweight or obese loses weight and maintains that loss, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Medicinal Benefits of Green Tea

Green Tea - The Medicinal Benefits You Can Enjoy with Its ConsumptionIn recent times, people are getting more and more health conscious and opting for the natural way of addressing their various physical and mental ailments.

Slim down; belly fat is BAD

Fat! There are different types of fat all over the body. A study carried out by researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, focuses on the difference between belly fat cells and lower limb fat cells to see if one was worse than the other.

Universal Screening will detect harmful eating disorder habits

Eating disorders have become more and more prevalent, even more so than what statistics show. Teenagers who suffer from eating disorders have a habit of engaging in harmful behavior and their doctors don't know because they are only asking those who fit the profile the screening questions.

Light at night might increase weight gain

Researchers from Israel and the USA have conducted research that might prove one reason why some people gain weight and are unable to loose weight.

Natural remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

One in every 5 Americans suffer with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Luckily, IBS is not fatal to a persons overall health but it can be very incontinent and uncomfortable.

What about Snacking?

Snacking doesn't have to be a bad thing, it completely depends on what type of food you are snacking on, there is a huge difference in calories between a candy bar and some dried fruit.

Enough Fiber?

Everyone talks about having enough fiber in their diet, but often we do not understand exactly why the importance of fibre, it is because it has an major influence on the digestion process from start to finish.

A healthy diet not only helps weight loss, heart health but also BONE health

There is yet another reason to eat a balanced healthy diet; to help the health of your bones! Daily there are new articles encouraging a healthy diet fortified with health benefits and still people continue to live in a manner that will slowly shut their body down.

Are your hormones preventing you from shifting those 15 pounds?

The life that we live today has dramatically changed since just 50 years ago let alone 100 years ago or a thousand years ago! We live in a world full of plastic, processed food, 70 hour work weeks, burning the candle at both ends, sitting at a desk for half of our life and an unhealthy relationship with food.

Last minute “Healthy” Christmas gifts

Just a few days to go until we celebrate the birth of the Christ child and we adorn our loved ones with gifts. Most likely you have been totally organized and prepared by doing your Christmas shopping months ahead of time.

Working mothers = Increase BMI in Children

A new research was conducted that targeted working mothers and the effect on their children's BMI. The study is published in the journal Child Development and was conducted by researcher Taryn Morrissey, PhD from American University.

Tips on Returning to Exercise After Sickness

Don't you find that after a nasty cold it's so much harder to return to your exercise schedule? Why is this? Well, it's simple you are weaker.

Put YOU First.

Perhaps a selfish concept but if YOU are not health and happy those closest to you will suffer. Why is it that pregnant mothers will give up alcohol and cigarettes for the life of the growing baby but cannot give it for themselves permanently? Why is it that a person cannot loose weight until their obesity prevents them from performing their job? Why is it that a parent will not change their diet until their child is diagnosed with type two Diabetes? Why is it that a person only stops their compulsive behaviors when they become present in their children? The fact is you need to put YOU first for your own sake and the sakes of those closest to you.

Research on Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes

Roger Walsh, M.D., PhD. of the University of California, Irvine's College of Medicine suggests that in order to avoid so many of today's diseases and conditions people should incorporate Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) into their life.

The root to losing weight

Whether you have an extra 15 pounds or 100 pounds to lose, often it's not as simple as exercise and diet. Yes, exercise and diet are key to losing weight but what is the root of why you are overweight.

Diet for constipated babies

Entering this world brings a whole load of new experiences and a tiny little body is bombarded with challenges. Many newborns have numerous obstacles to pass as their bodies adjust to life outside the womb.

What are Probiotics?

We’ve all heard of antibiotics, but what about probiotics? Probiotics are dietary supplements that are designed to help maintain a healthy balance of microorganisms, including beneficial bacteria, in the intestinal tract.

Reasons to drink water

60% of the human body is comprised of water. Water is essential to the health and functionality of the human body. In the western world water flows freely into peoples homes and is clean; what a blessing! With water at the turn of a tap there is no legitimate reason why people should not be consuming sufficient amounts of water.

How Healthy Is Your Diet?

As holistic therapists it is imperative that we not only look after our clients' well-being, but we must also look after our own health. Many of us give aftercare advice on a daily basis, telling our clients to take plenty of water after their treatment, avoid caffeine and alcohol, take time to relax, watch their posture, meditate and eat healthily, etc.

What is an Alternative Health Practitioner?

An Alternative Practitioner is one who practices in the use of alternative medicine, which is usually understood as any healing practice "that does not fall within the realms of conventional medicine".

Hunger? The Human Experience!

Previously I’ve written about how the body tricks the mind, causing diabetics to binge eat. So, I posed the question most people get asked all the time by others to myself, “Are you hungry?” In this article we will explore whether diabetics get hungry like everyone else.

A Chakra diet of color and health

Swop a hamburger for a tasty salad of health... I know it is hard to look at a delicious looking hamburger and then look at a bowl of vegetable salad, but have you really compared the goodness between each of them or has it become far too easy to just grab a quick bite without even thinking of your health.

Phytochemicals: 15 Health Benefits of Ellagic Acid

Phenolic acids are a type of phytochemical compounds found in many plants, especially in certain dried fruits, including ellagic Acid is a type of phytochemical compound, including Ellagic acid, found mostly in walnuts, strawberries, cranberries, blackberries and grapes, gallic acid found mostly in tea, mango, strawberries, rhubarb, soy, Salicylic acid found abundant in peppermint, licorice, peanut, wheat, tannic acid comtains in nettles, tea, berries, Vanillin found in vanilla beans, cloves, capsaicin found in chilli peppers, and curcumin found in turmeric, mustard.

Phytochemicals: 12 Health Benefits of Carotenoids

Carotenoids are fat soluble organic pigments of plants such as algae, some bacteria, and fungus. It generally cannot be manufactured by animals but have to acquired plants.

Phytochemicals: 15 Health Benefits of Flavonoids

Flavonoids also known as Vitamin P and Citrin is defined as a group of water-soluble phytonutrients with yellow pigments having a structure similar to flavones found abundantly in celery and parsley.

Phytochemicals: 15 Health Benefits of Currcumin

Turmeric, principal curcuminoid of the popular Indian spice, a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, native to tropical South Asia, according to "Effects of different drying methods on the antioxidant properties of leaves and tea of ginger species" by E.

Phytochemicals: 11 Health Benefits of Plant Sterols

Plant sterols are water insoluble, a group of naturally phytochemocal resembling cholesterol, an essential fat produced by liver and or intestines used by your body to produce hormones and cell membranes, and aid in manufactoring bile acids, steroid hormones, and Vitamin D.

Phytochemicals: 18 Health Benefits of Lignans

Lignans are phytoestrogen, a group of chemical compounds found in plants, including soybeans, cruciferous vegetables, Flax and sesame seed, rye, wheat, oat, barley and apricots and strawberries.

Phytochemicals: 16 Health Benefits of Polyphenols

Polyphenols is a water-soluble compounds and type of phytochemical with structural presentation of (high density of phenolic substructure) large multiples of phenol structural units.

Phytochemicals: 15 Health Benefits of Limonoids

1. limonoids azadirachtin and nimbolide inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis in an animal model of oral oncogenesis." by Harish Kumar G, Vidya Priyadarsini R, Vinothini G, Vidjaya Letchoumy P, Nagini S.

Phytochemicals: 15 Health Benefits of Isoflavones

Isoflavone is the type of phytochemical compound with capability of exerting estrogen-like effects found exclusively in the family of bean and legumes.

Paula Deen's Deception for Profit

Move over Sally Field, there is a new drug pimp on the scene.  Not since the roller-coaster ride of Oprah Winfrey and her “unsolvable” weight problems has the public witnessed such disability for profit.

Information And Remedial Measures For Indigestion And Acid Flux

The feeling of uneasiness or not feeling well is mainly associated with the kind of food you eat which can cause indigestion problems. There are various forms of indigestion issues but the most common one which troubles a large majority of people is acid reflux or GERD.

Dill - Anethum Graveolens Good to Ease Swellings and Pain

Dill is an annual herb related to the celery family and has been used in ayurvedic medicines since ancient times throughout history.   This herb is similar to look at and sometimes gets muddled with Fennel which is a totally different herb used for urinary diseases, whereas Dill is used in herbal medicine to ease swellings and pain.

About The Evolution Into An Unnatural Existence

     During the last 200 years the human race has researched, developed and invented most of the technologies we have today avaliable for our own convenience and the bettering of our life.

Returning to Simple Eating Habits

   For about a year now after hearing many complaints from friends of a swollen mid-rift after eating a meal, myself included so I decided to research various eating habits written from times long ago.

Five Effective Tips To Control High Blood Pressure

In today's hectic living conditions high blood pressure has become a very common health ailment. It is a very dangerous health condition and is often called the ''silent killer'' as it hardly shows any symptoms before hand but the good thing is that with a little changes in lifestyle this problem can be controlled.

Chervil a flavor catalyst among other Herbs

Cultivated in the garden the Scandix Odorata, commonly referred to as Chervil or Garden Chervil, a very nice herb is similar to Parsley in growth and appearence, grows up to two of three feet high with light green, soft, feathery leaves and has tiny white flowers in large tufts, which bear blackish seeds, with a sweet taste.

Family Support: How Your Loved Ones Can Help Fight Your Eating Disorder

There is a lot of misunderstood stigmas regarding eating disorders that can delay someone from getting the treatment that they need. Most people only notice a person has a problem if they have bulimia or anorexia that causes them to slowly take on a skeletal form from not getting enough nutrition.

Are You Sick? How to Get Better By Detoxing Your Body

The modern world seems driven to fill your body with harmful toxins. It is impossible to completely escape toxicity. Toxins are found in water, air and food.

6 Smart Health Choices to Make in 2021

Following the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, many people have realized the importance of maintaining a healthy body. It has become vital for people to practice a healthy lifestyle to improve the body's immune system and protect it from numerous chronic illnesses.

Healthy and Happy: 4 Great Habits to Take Up This Summer

Many people find their summer vacation time to be a good time to accept a new challenge or embark on a new adventure. Summer is also a good time to exchange some unhealthy habits for healthy ones.

How to Raise the Standard & Change Your Family's Health Culture

With media sources regularly talking about issues related to childhood and adult obesity and other health issues, you understandably may be concerned about the health and well-being of your loved ones.

Promising Practice: 4 Tips for New Healthcare Practitioners

Many younger physicians with a better handle on technology and the future of medicine don't like being told how to provide care. If you're an original thinker with your own vision, the possibility of starting you own independent practice may have occurred to you.

Naturally Nutritious: 4 Ways to Get the Nutrients Your Body Needs

Adding more nutritious foods to your diet in place of processed junk food is one of the best decisions you can make. You see the benefits in the way your body changes from your healthier food choices, and you’ll be drastically cutting down your risk for many diseases.

Candy Season: 3 Ways to Prepare Your Kids’ Teeth for Extra Sugar

When people talk about the candy season, they are referring to that time of the year from Halloween through New Year’s Eve. Holiday parties, family gatherings, church socials, and other events all contribute to that pool of sugar that kids so love.

How to Live a Healthy Life Without Spending Too Much Money

Life seems to move along, and so does our health. When money is tight, it’s difficult to eat as healthy as you should. Yes, eating organic food is healthier but can become costly if you’re not careful.

Doing a Keto Diet? Healthy Tips for Consuming Enough Fats & Protein

Ketogenic diets are very popular right now. Many people in the high tech and finance fields have been getting on this fad diet. While there are many benefits to a ketogenic diet, staying on keto is often troublesome.

Hope and Healing: How to Overcome Your Eating Disorder

Dealing with an eating disorder may feel like one of the loneliest situations to get through, but The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc.

Let Your Smile Shine: How to Maintain Regular Oral Hygiene on Your Own

Keeping up with your oral hygiene is not as easy as it may seem. There are a number of people in the United States who admit to having poor oral hygiene habits, including children.

Importance of Regular Pet Grooming and Overall Health

Regular pet grooming is vital for their health as well as wellbeing, not just their appearance. It is also an essential part of owning a pet.

Starting a Meal Replacement Shake Plan

When you plan to start a meal replacement shake plan, it is important to ensure that you actually have realistic expectations according to The Cleveland Leader.

All you need to know about drinking raw milk and WHY you should drink it

    Raw milk is quite widely misunderstood and often throws fear around consuming it. It is most common to think that pasteurized milk is the safest to drink and you really need to steer clear of any milk that doesn't represent that label.

4 Foods That Improve Your Vision and Hearing

The idea of holistics has been one in medicine for thousands of years but it still has its place in treatment today. When one thing in the body goes wrong it can cause a domino effect, which is why so many conditions such as Diabetes and Heart Disease are so serious.

Water Works: 3 Unique Ways to Keep Your Body Happy and Healthy

You may be aware of the fact that the majority of the human body is comprised of water, and because of this, water is essential to sustain life and to promote health.

Super foods that prevent the risk of Heart Attacks

It is cleared that heart diseases are preventable if you consume a healthy diet. The risk of heart diseases increases day by day due to the unhealthy diet like processed foods.

Tasty Diet: 5 Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle

Being healthy and following a nutritious diet is very important. When you are looking to lose weight, finding ways to improve your diet is one of the most important things that you will need to do.

Tips for Maintaining High Levels of Hygiene in Your High-Use Kitchen

Cooking is a beloved activity for many people. For some, cooking is a hobby. For others, cooking is a career. Regardless of why you spend so much time cooking in your kitchen, maintaining a high level of hygiene in your kitchen is a top priority.

Too Much Buzz? How to Keep the Coffee Without the Caffeine

There are a variety of conditions that people can have that mean they need to reduce or cut their caffeine intake. This includes ADHD, heart conditions, restless leg syndrome, and more.

3 Ways Parents Can Protect Kids’ Teeth from Holiday Treats

Between Christmas cookies, fudge, candy canes and more, your children may consume a tremendous number of sugary treats throughout the holiday season.

How to Stop Ectopic Beats

What is Ectopic Beats? According to Dr. Boon Lim - Ectopic beats are also known as Ectopic Heart Rhythm or cardiac ectopy. It is produced when the heart creates a premature beat, usually followed by a brief pause.

Supplements to Consider As You Age

With the aging process, you may need additional or different supplements to help you feel better. Having a higher quality of life during the aging process is important, and your body may not absorb nutrients in the same way as when you were younger.

5 Methods to Healthier Food at Home

I love cooking at home but the problem is that I really do not know how to cook healthy. Over the years I have learned from friends, family, and different resources online on how to cook healthy while still having it taste good.

WHY SALT IS USED IN DOG FOOD AND TREATS.

INTRODUCTION Salt is a mineral complex comprising of sodium and chlorine .Salt is obtained naturally from the earth’s crust .When salt is being processed ,there are some substances added to it to form what is called binding and clumping(anti-caking agents).

How Your Physical Health Can Affect Your Mood

Physical health and mood or mental health have a strong connection and each can adversely affect one another, making the understanding of how to use them for each other an extremely valuable part of your personal health journey.

What Is The Difference Between Vape and Pod Mods?

Since the last few years, so far as vaping was concerned, it was identified with vape mods, giant clouds, and sub-ohm atomizers. Of late, pod mods are becoming popular, but still many people are not aware of the difference between such pod and vape mods.

Why You Shouldn't Trust Everything You Eat

Are the Foods at Your Grocery Store Trustworthy?   When you walk into a grocery store and pick out fruits, vegetables, and protein, you assume that the food you choose is safe to eat and you won't harm yourself.

Visit Shambhala Dental Clinic For best root canal treatment in Hyderabad

This list of Foods to Eat After Root Canal will help you stay full and give you ideas of soft food to eat after oral surgery wisdom teeth removal or other dental work.

Eating Disorders Can Be Hereditary—Don’t Miss These Early Signs

Eating disorders are more common than most people realize, and these disorders must be caught early or they could result in life-altering health complications.

6 Areas to Focus on to Achieve Health and Wellness

6 Areas to Focus on to Achieve Health and Wellness Everyone experiences the stressors in their life in different ways. Some people have more physical stress while others carry significant emotional burdens.

5 Realistic Goals for a Healthier You in 2020

Vowing to get into shape or to slim down are among the most common New Year’s resolutions. While efforts to lead a healthier lifestyle can be tremendously rewarding, goals that are too lofty are also more likely to be abandoned.

Know the Health Benefits of CBD Oil - Get Rid of Snoring

CBD has become quite popular these days due to its amazing health benefits. It not only gives relief from pain but also helps to treat inflammation, different type of disorders as well.

4 Supplements to Diet and Exercise That Will Help You Maintain a Healthy Weight

Losing weight is hard, but keeping it off is even harder with a whopping 85% of dieters failing to maintain their loss. While a healthy diet and plenty of exercise can increase your chances of success, it isn’t always enough.

All-Natural Way To Boost Your Motivation And Energy With Kratom

Mitragyna speciosa or Kratom is one of the most used traditional herbs recommended for various ailments. Kratom has various medicinal properties suitable for treating pain.

Losing stubborn fat

Are you having trouble losing stubborn fat? We have good news for you as you can do so without liposuction, but with non-invasive methods like lipo c injections.

Understanding The Vagus Nerve: Anatomy And Function

Vagus nerve is one of the longest neurons in the body and is responsible for a wide range of functions, including regulating heart rate and digestion, as well as influencing disposition and immune system function.

Exploring The Unique Flavors And Types Of Cannabliss Gummies

One of the most prevalent methods to consume CBD, THC, and other cannabis compounds is through the consumption of gummies. They offer a tasty and discreet way to enjoy the benefits of cannabis, without the need for smoking or vaping.

More About Good Bacteria

Normally you have between four and seven pounds of bacteria in your colon. Normal and well-balanced bacteria have many beneficial functions.Beneficial bacteria do the following:Produce vitamins like folic acid and B12.

African Mango - What A Find

  I really enjoy sharing information, and recently I learned about African Mango.  I’m just so excited to tell you about it!  Although it has existed for centuries, few in North America know it as the phenomenal dietary supplement that it has been discovered to be.

The Family Dinner: Fast and Simple

Home made foods are healthier than processed, prepared, or restaurant meals. Take-out foods and prepared foods are generally much higher in fat, salt and calories than home cooked foods.

A Serene Atmosphere to Savor

It is always a pleasure to go out to a nice restaurant with friends and enjoy a good meal.We arrive at the restaurant where the Maitre d' greets us with a friendly welcome and shows us to a table.

Coverting a Picky Eater

Recently,  Time magazine ran a story called "Rethinking First Foods." It was a great summary of the latest information on the importance of feeding your baby healthy foods in the first two years of their life.

The Last-Minute Cook

Ask almost anyone who is in charge of putting the daily dinner on the table what the most dreaded chore is and you'll likely hear a complaint about meal planning.

Is it Safe to Eat?

"Mom, is that real food?" my son asked, pointing at the sugary, highly-commercialized cereal advertised on TV. "Can I have it?"At 4, he knows that we only allow "real" food in our house; that is food that is either directly from the earth or animal, or minimally-processed with quality ingredients.

Trans Fatty Acids: Blame it on the French and the Germans

Who would have thought that an 1890's French born Nobel laureate recipient and a German scientist would be connected to our current day health dilemma related to the consumption of trans fatty acids? This much talked about health concern can be traced to a brilliant French born scientist named Paul Sabatier's.

Eating a Healthy Breakfast

Breakfast is an important meal and healthy way to refuel your body to get you in gear for the day ahead.  Never overlook this meal.  Learn to select healthy options that fit your taste and lifestyle.

Make sure your health is in the best hands, your own hands

Health: 
The way back, back to nature. It’s simple and effective! Don’t walk behind the mass if you seek health.The key to health is in your own hands.

Food Allergy Labels Easier to Understand

If you are concerned about food allergy it is good to know the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires all food manufacturers to list common food allergens on food labels.

Senior Health: Folate and Vitamin B12 Concerns

Agricultural Research Service funded researchers to look into links between dietary intakes of two B vitamins and mental agility among seniors.

About Eating Beans and lowering Cholesterol Levels

Try eating one-half cup of cooked dry beans every day to help lower total cholesterol levels.  An Agricultural Research Service study in North Dakota added to the already growing body of evidence that beans are healthy for the heart.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief Through Diet and Exercise

It is estimated that more than a million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune joint disease. In this condition, your immune system attacks your joints, leading to pain, deformity, and immobility.

A Raw Food Diet: Is it Healthier?

  In today’s ever health-conscious world, the Raw Food Movement is on the rise, gaining new devotees as well as critics. The basic premise of the raw food diet is that raw foods in their whole, natural form provide the enzymes necessary for digestion and vibrant health, and that cooking food destroys these natural enzymes along with many of the other critical nutrients in whole, unprocessed food.

Lavender for Culinary Use to Sweeten the Kitchen

When using Lavender in the kitchen, firstly, it is important never to cook with flowers that have been treated with any type of chemical pesticides, always use fresh or dried flowers for best results.

How To Use Nutrition To Become a Happier Person

It's hard to be happy when you're not feeling well, either physically or mentally. One solution is to fix the situation through a change in diet.

Americans favor conservation, but few practice it

Most Americans like the idea of conservation, but few practice it in their everyday lives, according to the results of a national survey released today by researchers at Yale and George Mason universities.

Fruit and vegetable intake in pregnant women reduces risk of upper respiratory tract infection

Boston University School of Medicine researchers (BUSM) have observed in a study of pregnant women that consumption of at least seven servings per day of fruits and vegetables moderately reduced the risk of developing an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).

Researchers find that eating high levels of fructose impairs memory in rats

ATLANTA USA - Researchers at Georgia State University have found that diets high in fructose - a type of sugar found in most processed foods and beverages - impaired the spatial memory of adult rats.

Ebola Reston in pigs and humans in the Philippines - Update

Earlier this year the World Health Organization and the Government of Philippines announced that a slaughterhouse worker who has daily contact with pigs tested positive for antibodies against the Ebola Reston virus.

Large epidemiologic study supports brain-power of fish in older people

Experts estimate that over 24 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, and many of these people live in low- and middle-income countries.

Freshly crushed garlic better for the heart than processed

A new study reports what scientists term the first scientific evidence that freshly crushed garlic has more potent heart-healthy effects than dried garlic.

Exercise and Mediterranean-type diet combined associated with lower risk for Alzheimer's

New York, USA - Both being more physically active and adhering to a Mediterranean-type diet appears to be associated with reduced Alzheimer's risk, according to a new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

High-fat diet affects physical and memory abilities of rats after 9 days

Rats fed a high-fat diet show a stark reduction in their physical endurance and a decline in their cognitive ability after just nine days, a study by Oxford University researchers has shown.

New Research Reveals Americans’ Strong Desire to Use Food to Improve Health

Washington, D.C.,USA - While in the midst of a nationwide debate over health care, Americans are giving a clear indication that one tool they can use to improve their health is food.

Fasting prolongs reproductive life span

Scientific dogma has long asserted that females are born with their entire lifetime's supply of eggs, and once they're gone, they're gone.

Pesticides – easier detection of pollution and impact in rivers

Leipzig, Germany - The long-term effects of pesticides on living organisms in rivers and on water quality can now be assessed more easily.

Organic or local?

ST. PAUL, USA - The emerging trend toward healthier, fresher foods that are also gentle on the environment presents new dilemmas for conscientious consumers.

Work conditions impact parents' food choices

St. Louis, USA - Since most parents in the US are employed, there are competing demands on their time that can compromise food choices for themselves and their children.

Ice cream may target the brain before your hips

DALLAS, USA - Blame your brain for sabotaging your efforts to get back on track after splurging on an extra scoop of ice cream or that second beef burger during Friday night's barbecue.

Getting plants to rid themselves of pesticide residues

Scientists in China have discovered that a natural plant hormone, applied to crops, can help plants eliminate residues of certain pesticides.

Strong link between obesity and depression

Doctors should pay more attention to the link between common mental illness and obesity in patients because the two health problems are closely linked, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide.

High salt intake linked to strokes and cardiovascular disease

Eating high amounts of salt is linked to a significantly higher risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease, states a paper published today in the British Medical Journal.

Christmas desserts on your mind? Your muscles may be getting the message

Even the anticipation of sweets may cause our muscles to start taking up more blood sugar, say researchers reporting in the December issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication.

High-fat low-carb diets could mean significant heart risk

New scientific research has shown that low-carbohydrate high-fat diets, made popular by the likes of the Atkins diet, do not achieve more weight loss than low-fat high-carbohydrate diets.

Disordered eating may affect 10 to 15 percent of women

Montreal, CANADA - Several maladaptive eating behaviours, beyond anorexia, can affect women. Indeed, some 10 to 15 percent of women have maladaptive eating behaviours and attitudes according to new study from the Université de Montréal and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Researchers find clues to why some continue to eat when full

The premise that hunger makes food look more appealing is a widely held belief - just ask those who cruise grocery store aisles on an empty stomach, only to go home with a full basket and an empty wallet.

Restaurant and packaged foods can have more calories than nutrition labeling indicates

St. Louis, USA - With obesity rising markedly, reliance on the accuracy of food labelling is an important weight management strategy. Since people who are trying to reduce their weight are encouraged to choose meals labelled as "lower in calories" or "reduced-energy" in restaurants and supermarkets, it is essential that the listed data are accurate.

Obesity now poses as great a threat to quality of life as smoking

As the US population becomes increasingly obese while smoking rates continue to decline, obesity has become an equal, if not greater, contributor to the burden of disease and shortening of healthy life in comparison to smoking.

Addictive Effects of Caffeine on Kids Being Studied

Caffeine is a stimulant drug, although legal, and adults use it widely to perk themselves up and being "addicted" to caffeine is considered perfectly normal.

A role for calcium in taste perception

Calcium may not come to mind when you think of tasty foods, but in a study appearing in the latest issue of JBC, Japanese researchers have provided the first demonstration that calcium channels on the tongue are the targets of compounds that can enhance taste.

Sticking to diets is about more than willpower

Many people think the success of dieting, seemingly a national obsession following the excesses and resolutions of the holiday season, depends mostly on how hard one tries -- on willpower and dedication.

First evidence that blueberry juice improves memory in older adults

Scientists are reporting the first evidence from human research that blueberries - one of the richest sources of healthful antioxidants and other so-called phytochemicals - improve memory.

Consumers over age 50 should consider steps to cut copper and iron intake

With scientific evidence linking high levels of copper and iron to Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, and other age-related disorders, a new report in ACS' Chemical Research in Toxicology suggests specific steps that older consumers can take to avoid build up of unhealthy amounts of these metals in their bodies.

High vitamin D levels linked to lower risk of colon cancer

High blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a lower risk of colon cancer, finds a large European study published by the British Medical Journal.

Fast food menus with calorie information lead to lower calorie selections for young children

In a new study, the amount of calories selected by parents for their child's hypothetical meal at McDonald's restaurants were reduced by an average of 102 calories when the menus clearly showed the calories for each item.

Antioxidants aren't always good for you and can impair muscle function, study shows

Antioxidants increasingly have been praised for their benefits against disease and aging, but recent studies at Kansas State University show that they also can cause harm.

Soft drink consumption may increase risk of pancreatic cancer

Consuming two or more soft drinks per week increased the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by nearly twofold compared to individuals who did not consume soft drinks, according to a report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Vitamin D and calcium interplay explored

Increasing calcium intake is a common--yet not always successful--strategy for reducing bone fractures. But a study supported in part by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) underscores the importance of vitamin D and its ability to help the body utilize calcium.

Chocolate Easter Eggs could be lowering the risk of stroke!

Toronto, CANADA - Giving a chocolate Easter Egg to that special person in your life may help lower their risk of stroke based on a preliminary study from researchers at St.

Fish oil supplement study shock

The largest ever trial of fish oil supplements has found no evidence that they offer benefits for cognitive function in older people.The OPAL study investigated the effects of taking omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements over a two-year period on the cognitive function of participants aged 70-80 years.

Study shows potential benefit of dark chocolate for liver disease patients

Vienna, Austria - Doctors could soon be prescribing a dose of dark chocolate to help patients suffering from liver cirrhosis and from dangerously high blood pressure in their abdomen, according to new research presented today at the International Liver CongressTM 2010, the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Liver in Vienna, Austria.

Higher amounts of added sugars increase heart disease risk factors

Atlanta, USA - Added sugars in processed foods and beverages may increase cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to a study by Emory University researchers.

Breathe easy: A natural fruit compound may help asthma

A preliminary study by New Zealand company Plant & Food Research shows that natural chemicals from blackcurrants may help breathing in some types of asthma.

Mercury is higher in some tuna species

New research showing that that mercury levels are higher in some species of tuna could help consumers minimize their consumption of the silvery metal in their sushi and provide a powerful new tool for regulatory organizations.

Therapeutic effect of fermented milk on chronic gastritis

Gastritis produced by acetyl-salicylic acid (ASA) consumption is a common disorder worldwide. The use of probiotics has been proposed to ameliorate different gastrointestinal tract diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.

Grapes reduce risk factors for heart disease and diabetes

Findings show grape consumption lowered blood pressure, improved heart function and reduced other risk factors for heart disease and metabolic syndromeCould eating grapes slow what's for many Americans a downhill sequence of high blood pressure and insulin resistance leading to heart disease and type 2 diabetes?Scientists at the University of Michigan Health System are teasing out clues to the effect of grapes in reducing risk factors related to cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.

New research reinforces anti-inflammatory properties of tart cherries

Anaheim, USA - There's more evidence of tart cherries' powerful anti-inflammatory benefits, according to a new study presented by a team of Michigan researchers today at the Experimental Biology annual meeting.

Probiotics help extremely premature infants gain weight

 Extremely low birth weight infants (ELBW) who received feedings supplemented with probiotics had better weight gain than infants who were not given the supplements, according to a randomized, controlled, double-blind study to be presented at the Paediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Pistachios offer multiple benefits

Pistachio nuts, eaten as part of a healthy diet, can increase the levels of antioxidants in the blood of adults with high cholesterol, according to an international team of nutritional scientists.

Whole grain, bran intake associated with lower risk of death in diabetic women

DALLAS, USA - Women with type 2 diabetes who ate the most bran in a study had a 35 percent lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and a 28 percent reduction in death from all causes than women who ate the least amount, researchers reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Cheese found to improve the immune response of the elderly

 Cheese acting as 'carrier' for probiotic bacteria can help to restore immune systemScientists in Finland have discovered that cheese can help preserve and enhance the immune system of the elderly by acting as a carrier for probiotic bacteria.

Artificial sweeteners, without the aftertaste: Scientists find bitter-blocking ingredient

Researchers have discovered a chemical that specifically blocks people's ability to detect the bitter aftertaste that comes with artificial sweeteners such as saccharin.

Study shows how dietary supplement may block cancer cells

COLUMBUS, USA - Researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James) have discovered how a substance that is produced when eating broccoli and Brussels sprouts can block the proliferation of cancer cells.

Peaches, plums induce deliciously promising death of breast cancer cells

COLLEGE STATION, USA -- Breast cancer cells - even the most aggressive type - died after treatments with peach and plum extracts in lab tests at Texas AgriLife Research recently, and scientists say the results are deliciously promising.

Olive-oil enriched diet helps breast cancer survivors lose more weight

PROVIDENCE, USA - Researchers from The Miriam Hospital have found that olive oil may offer another potential health benefit - it produces greater weight loss in breast cancer survivors compared to a more traditional low-fat diet.

Olympic gold? A new effect of caffeine boosts performance

UK scientists show for the first time that high doses of caffeine directly increase muscle power and endurance during relatively low-intensity activitiesNew research shows increased muscle performance in sub-maximal activities, which in humans can range from everyday activities to running a marathon.

Video Study Finds Risky Food-Safety Behaviour More Common Than Thought

How safe is the food we get from restaurants, cafeterias and other food-service providers? A new study from North Carolina State University - the first study to place video cameras in commercial kitchens to see how precisely food handlers followed food-safety guidelines - discovered that risky practices can happen more often than previously thought.

TV food advertisements promote imbalanced diets

According to new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic AssociationMaking food choices based on television advertising results in a very imbalanced diet according to a new study comparing the nutritional content of food choices influenced by television to nutritional guidelines published in the June issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Study examines relationship between type of rice consumption and diabetes risk

Consuming more white rice appears to be associated with a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, whereas consuming more brown rice may be associated with a lower risk for the disease, according to a report in the latest issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

Virgin olive oil and a Mediterranean diet fight heart disease by changing how our genes function

New research in the FASEB Journal suggests that the polyphenols in virgin olive oil modify the expression of atherosclerosis-related genes, leading to health benefitsEveryone knows olive oil and a Mediterranean diet are associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease, but a new research report published in the July 2010 print issue of the FASEB offers a surprising reason why: These foods change how genes associated with atherosclerosis function.

Obesity prevention begins before birth

Excess maternal weight gain increases birth weight after controlling for genetic factorsExpectant mothers who gain large amounts of weight tend to give birth to heavier infants who are at higher risk for obesity later in life.

Eating foods rich in vitamin E associated with lower dementia risk

Consuming more vitamin E through the diet appears to be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Certain meat components may increase bladder cancer risk

A new study suggests that consuming specific compounds in meat related to processing methods may be associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer.

Study examines risks, rewards of energy drinks

Popular energy drinks promise better athletic performance and weight loss, but do the claims hold up? Not always, say researchers at Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

Obesity fears for parents

One in eight parents consider their child to be overweight, a study revealed yesterday.Researchers found a startling number of mums and dads believe their son or daughter is obese or severely overweight, with the majority blaming it on their unhealthy diet.

Is Cloud Chasing the Future of Vaping?

Vaping is quickly gaining traction, and the best vape brands as voted by Vaping360have become more of a lifestyle and sport than just a way of eliminating traditional cigarettes.

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