Kale: 5 Great Ways to Use this Super Leafy Green
Kale has been called the “Queen of Greens” for good reason. This superfood is low in calories, high in fiber and antioxidants, and is packed with essential nutrients. It’s also considered an anti-inflammatory, which helps to fight a host of diseases and illnesses including arthritis, asthma and autoimmune disorders. If you already know what an amazing food kale is but...
Working Your Core but Still Eating Poor Will Not Reduce Abdominal Fat
If you’ve been putting a ton of effort into working your core but still find that belly fat is holding on for dear life, you might want to take a good look at your diet. Poor eating habits coupled with ab workouts usually result in some increased muscle, but it’s all hidden behind that stubborn abdominal fat. A study conducted by...
Tips for Shopping at Your Local Farmer’s Market
If you are fortunate enough to have a thriving farmer's market close to you, it is a great way to keep your family in fresh food all through the growing season and beyond. Shopping at your local farmer's market not only ensures you have a healthy and fresh food supply, but also that you support your local community. Without support,...
Watch a Lot of Television? You May be increasing Your Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
If you’re an avid couch potato, all of those hours watching TV could very well be making you ill, and may eventually cause your early demise. An analysis conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health found that for every two hours per day spent in front of the television screen, the risk for type 2 diabetes was increased...
Why Bonsai Trees are Good for Your Health
Growing and caring for bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago. Known as pun-sai, these early bonsai trees had very sparse foliage and gnarled trunks that looked like dragons, birds and other animals. Growing and caring for bonsai quickly became a passion of many and has found its way into the west. Bonsai trees are not...
The 6 Places that Bacteria Hide in Your Kitchen
When it comes to germs in your kitchen, don't follow the "what you don't see can't hurt you," rule! You don't see them or smell them, but for some reason you know that they are there, lurking next to your fresh food and possibly threatening your health. It is really important to be careful with kitchen bacteria, as it can...
3 Reasons to STOP Eating Fast Food Fries Today
Can't you just smell them now? There is just something about fast food french fries that makes you want them once you smell them. Even if you know they are not the healthiest option, do you feel driven to eat at least a small order, or nibble on your kids' when they are not looking? No matter how you...
Pre-Washed Organics Can be a Problem
Do you love the convenience that goes along with buying your organic fruits and veggies pre-washed and ready to go? Unfortunately, that convenience comes with a significant downside: the potential for foodborne illness. Taylor Farms, a company based in Salinas, California, has suspended the production of organic lettuce and salad mixes at its Mexican branch, after several people in...
Osteoarthritis: Painful Condition Improved Markedly By this Sea Gem
A study in the online publication, Nutrition Journal, revealed that a mineral supplement derived from seaweed may help decrease pain for people with moderate to severe knee arthritis. Participants who took the supplement over a 12-week period were able to reduce their use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as show improvement in walking ability and range of motion...
Diabetes Risk Plummets with Weight Loss
Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong, chronic condition with serious negative effects on your entire body. It can cause everything from kidney failure and blindness to heart disease and stroke, nerve damage and even the loss of fingers, toes and entire limbs. Obesity is thought to be the main cause of type 2 diabetes in those who are genetically...
