Lower Your Risk of Cataracts by 40% with Apricots
Tis the season... for apricots. These delicious, orange stone fruits are in season only until August, so now is the perfect time to enjoy the flavor and health benefits of fresh, organic apricots while you still can. Apricots originally hail from China, and the first apricot tree brought to the United States arrived in Virginia in 1720. Today, most of...
500 Million Indians Eat this Spice Daily: Do You?
Turmeric is a herbaceous herb also known as Curcuma longa that is a member of the ginger family which has been used throughout India and the orient for thousands of years. Historical records note that ancient Polynesians took turmeric with them when they sailed across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii where the spice is still used today and known...
5 Ways Being Manic About Exercise Harms You
Exercise is good, right? Sure, but too much of a good thing can become a bad thing. Any behavior can develop into an addiction. It is important to note that addictions are not just reserved for people who drink, gamble or smoke too much. When your exercise routine shifts from something enjoyable to something that controls you, the negatives...
Putting Good Bacteria to Work & Why You Should Try It
Although the thought of eating anything fermented may not sound overly appetizing, it is really, really healthy. Fermented vegetables, made with organic, unpeeled veggies contain a ton of health promoting vitamins, minerals, fiber and enzymes. Fermentation preserves food and enhances its nutrient content while making minerals more easily absorbed. Beneficial B vitamins and enzymes necessary for proper digestion are also...
Which is Worse: Smoking or Obesity?
Many people, women in particular, are afraid to give up smoking for fear of gaining weight. While quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your body, trading it for obesity is certainly not a good idea either. Quitting smoking for good and keeping fit is the key to a longer, happier and healthier life. While not...
Women 35 years and Up Prefer This Fruit
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 are actually very beneficial to health in a number of ways. However, not calling them 'prunes' anymore was crucial because,...
3 Herbs That Naturally Correct Your Baldness
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 as extreme stress, pregnancy, medication or disease; in these situations the hair normally grows back following the end of the...
Pissed Off All the Time? Study Says it Could Be Trans Fats
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 trans fat intake, as well as their levels of aggression. When the survey results were adjusted for outlying factors, such...
3 Healthy Reasons You Should Cook With Lard
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 professor of Ryerson University's Department of Nutrition, says, “it tastes great, it works well, it’s a very user friendly fat....
The Worst Soda Alternative: Flavored Milk is Not the Healthiest Choice
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 ago, the editor-in-chief at Men’s Health magazine wrote in an article entitled “The Chocolate Milk Diet” that, “if your teacher...
