Over the years we have learned that consuming protein leads to a well balanced diet and a healthier lifestyle. There are very few elements of any diet that will keep you fuller for longer than protein and it’s the...
Over the past 50 years, the agricultural industry has changed dramatically. Instead of small family owned farms that grew crops or raised livestock, large agribusiness farms, dairies and stockyards have become the norm when it comes to producing food....
Although we don’t need another one, there just may be more reasons to indulge on your next Margarita Monday. Pico de Gallo, a salsa with an endless array of vegetables, has just a few calories and is loaded with...
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects millions of people. Many factors contribute to having high blood pressure, including being overweight, poor diet and uncontrolled stress. However, you can counter these factors and help improve your...
I was walking along one of the most beautiful beaches in California. Laguna Beach is known as an artistic community with a spectacular coastline. My trusted companion, a yellow lab named Einstein, was with me. As we were taking...
Chinese medicine has used herbal remedies for thousands of years, many of which are extremely effective, despite skepticism from Western medical practitioners. Astragalus is an herb which has been used to treat the effects of cancer and is known...
The results of recent research into the effects of high fructose corn syrup on brain function and memory have been very surprising. It has been long suggested that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which is six times sweeter than...
In a recent series of studies, researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital discovered that eating a high fat diet can have a significant effect on cognitive function. Not only that, but they also discovered that the type of fat...
In the push to find a cure for breast cancer, researchers are casting their nets wider in looking at plant substances for chemicals that may provide treatment answers. At the University of Missouri, researchers are looking at chemical compounds...
It seems like every time a health condition is highly covered by the media a new fad diet pops up, imagined by marketing pundits as the latest way for food companies to rake in more cash. Real gluten problems...
