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...
You put them in chili, you put them in soup, and you may even top your salad with them, but have you ever, ever, thought about putting them in brownies? This is unlikely because most people do not associate...
The phrase "sitting is the new smoking" was coined by Dr. Anup Kanodia of Ohio State University. He came to this conclusion as a result of several studies that linked extended sitting to a higher risk of disease and...
Eggplant, a member of the nightshade family that also includes tomatoes and bell peppers, is an extremely versatile meal option. It also packs some powerful health benefits.
Eggplant is rich in fiber, which aids in digestion and protects your digestive...
Depending on what you put into your smoothie, it can help you take your health to all new levels, or it can bring it crashing down.
Smoothies should be seen as an energizing and delicious tool; a way to enjoy...
