While generations of Americans, Canadians and Europeans have been taught for decades to fear the sun, recently, a growing body of research is uncovering just how vital the sun's rays, and the vitamin D they provide us, really are...
Noni juice comes from the Noni plant which is thought to have originated in Southeast Asia, but today grows in Hawaii and other Polynesian islands.
This greenish-white fruit has long been prized by Polynesian herbalists and folk medicine practitioners for...
Regular snacking has its benefits, often helping to keep blood glucose levels under control as well as keeping you from overeating at your next meal. But selecting those snacks is oh so important.
A recent study published in the Journal of...
They come in practically all the colors of the rainbow, and are a favorite comfort food for many people. No matter how you fix them - mashed, baked or roasted - potatoes are yummy and... oh so comforting. But...
The immune system is a complex compilation of protective and disease-fighting cells that help keep us from getting sick. And while it may be something we take for granted, the immune system, much like the other systems of the...
The age-old debate over which diet is “better”, low carb or low fat, continues to wage on as researchers examine the effects of both on patients with type II diabetes.
These individuals are often at a greater risk for...
Dietary fiber has been a popular topic in regard to weight loss and health for quite some time, so you probably already know at least some of its benefits, but you may not know just how important it really...
The recommended 30 minutes of daily moderate physical activity is a breeze for some while for others, it’s a torture session.
While endurance fiends thrive on logging long hours either in a gym, on the road or in a...
One noteworthy spice that is much lesser-known than everyday parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme is mace. However, due to its potent nutritional benefits, it is definitely worth a place among your most prized kitchen spices.
Mace spice is actually derived...
Niacin is one of eight B vitamins and is important for helping to convert carbohydrates into glucose, metabolizing fats and proteins, as well as ensuring the nervous system functions properly.
It also helps the body produce sex and stress-related...
