Avocados may be one of nature’s most delicious superfoods. They are used in a number of dishes around the world, and for good reason. Avocados boast a number of vitamins and minerals essential for human growth and long-term health. Avocados have the good fat you need — monounsaturated fat — which is easily burned for […]
Blood sugar fluctuations can impact our health in a number of ways. They can cause us to experience either spikes or drops in energy. Chronically low blood sugar can lead to hormonal imbalances, mood changes, foggy thinking, and occasionally more severe symptoms like seizures and loss of consciousness. Chronically high blood sugar can impair the […]
Cooking your own food is good for your mind and body, and so are the ingredients that go into your food. We often forget that food is first and foremost fuel for our body: our muscles, organs and cells. For thousands of years, the citizens of India have practiced what is known as ayurvedic medicine, […]
For decades, the association between health and carbonated beverages has been just as murky as the ingredients each can of soda contains. Recent research has now brought to light a link between cardiac arrest and carbonated beverages. According to a 2011 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 300,000 Americans a […]
Lemons are one of nature’s best sources of vitamin C, which provides a variety of health benefits for the body. Vitamin C aids in cellular detoxification and contains enzymes that assist with metabolic and organ function. It also clears waste from the digestive tract and enhances immune health. Vitamin C is necessary for the production […]
When we think of chamomile, most of us immediately think of a soothing cup of tea before bed, to help promote those essential Zs. This is certainly an accurate portrayal, as chamomile has been used for generations to aid in relaxation and ward off that fiend known as insomnia. However, chamomile has many other potent […]
Many of us grew up with steak or burgers as the centerpiece of dinner, but healthier approaches to meat are gaining attention. While red meat has its place, poultry and fish often come with added benefits, from lighter fat content to nutrients that support heart and brain health. Choosing wisely doesn’t mean giving up flavor […]
Bernando LaPallo turned 114 years old on August 13, 2015. LaPallo is from the East Valley in Arizona and says that simple lifestyle and dietary protocols have helped him reach his old age and still feel very well at that. LaPallo says he has not been sick one day in his life and accredits this […]
Getting natural probiotics can be difficult if you are lactose intolerant. While there are some lactose-free yogurts on the market, many contain genetically modified corn starch, high-fructose corn syrup and tons of sugar. You could just take a probiotic capsule, but it’s much better to obtain your gut-balancing nutrients directly from nature. If you want […]
Your diet is directly related to how you feel, and it is no surprise that if you eat the wrong foods, then you may feel down. Research has shown that our diets have changed over time since the days of our paleolithic, hunter-gatherer ancestors. What we eat makes all the difference! For example, fermented foods […]
