Thanks to a strategic name change, prunes, which are now being called 'dried plums' by prune growers, including the California Dried Plum Board, are slowly seeing increased sales after years of decline.
This is good news, as dried plums...
Many people are under the impression that when it comes to hair loss, men are the only ones affected, but there are many women who experience it too.
It can be a symptom of a short term event, such...
One more reason not to eat processed foods, especially those containing refined sugar and trans fats: they have been linked to anger and aggressive behavior.
A study performed at the University of California surveyed 945 men and women about their...
Demonized for many years in the media due to a widespread fear of saturated fats, organic lard is actually quite a healthy fat option, as long as you don't overdo it.
On the subject of lard, Nick Bellissimo, assistant...
Thanks to some poor advice from mainstream health and nutrition media, many people are under the impression that flavored milks are an excellent alternative to sugar-filled sodas that can even help promote weight loss and build muscle.
A few years...
From 37 million bees to 23 precious school children in India, the poisoning continues. Every day we are faced with a constant barrage of chemicals in our food, water and air. Why? Because profit rules and the health of...
New research published in the journal BMC Medicine has correlated eating nuts three times per week to a lower risk of dying from cancer and heart disease, as well as a lower overall risk of mortality.
While all nuts...
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is one of the most toxic ingredients in our food supply. Commonly known as 'the flavor enhancer,' MSG is a neurotoxin and to some, can be highly addictive.
MSG is found in a large variety of...
Do you have a hard time resisting a warm and cheesy piece or two (or three) of pizza, even though you know that it is probably not very good for you?
Pizza is a favorite food of many Americans,...
Women are at an increased risk for certain health issues as they age, but that risk can be minimized by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and keeping the body, mind and spirit in optimal form.
There are many women who...
