Don’t Gorge Yourself: Yogurts, Lean Meat Tell Your Brain You are Full
High protein diets are not a new phenomenon. These regiments promote eating large amounts of high protein foods and smaller amounts of low carbohydrate foods. But few people understand why they felt more satisfied and were eating less. Now, researchers may have the key to understanding this eating phenomenon. High Protein Messages to the Brain In an article in the journal...
The Enzyme Break Down: Raw Foods Improve Your Pancreatic Health
Most of us have a very basic understanding of how enzymes work and what they actually do in our bodies. However, understanding the role of enzymes and  how we eat, in a manner that supports enzyme efficiency, can improve your pancreatic health. Enzymes for Every Need Enzymes do that hard work that keeps cells in our bodies working correctly. There are...
All-Natural Strawberry Infused Sunscreen on the Way?
Researchers in Spain and Italy are excited to announce preliminary research that indicates strawberries contain chemicals that may protect humans from the damaging effects of exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. Benefits of Strawberries Researchers have known for some time that strawberries contain bioflavonoids which have strong anti-inflammatory qualities. Additionally, antioxidant properties of strawberries make them excellent foods in protecting...
HFCS and GMO Addiction Fueling Cancer, Gut and Immune Disorders
Food is one thing humans need in order to survive. We need air. We need water. We need food. But the types of food that we as humans are now eating have changed in the past few decades. Interestingly, cancer rates have also been on the increase. Researchers are now convinced that the two events are linked. The Fructose-Cancer Link In...
Liver Toxicity Could Be the Major Cause of Your Weight Gain
Did you know the liver is the king of the glands? It's the largest gland in the body and is the largest and most complex organ, having over 500 functions. It weighs just over 1 kilogram and is situated under the rib cage on the right. It contains about a quarter of all blood circulating in the body and...
Medical Doctors Are Finally Prescribing Meditation to Patients
The scientific and medical communities are continually providing evidence that shows the health benefits of meditation. But how many doctors are actually referring their patients to forms of alternative medicine, such as meditation? A May 2011 joint study by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and the Harvard Medical School shed light on this matter. Researchers gathered information from...
4 Essential Nutrients Americans Are Not Getting Enough Of
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture came out with its Dietary Guidelines last year, it also published information on the so-called "shortfall nutrients" that Americans are not getting enough of. Are you getting enough of these four important nutrients? Here's what they are and how to get them through the foods you eat. 1. Fiber Why You Need It: Fiber can...
Sports Drinks: Don’t Believe the Hype
With the Olympics going on right now, many people are thinking more about exercise and diet. One aspect of living a healthy lifestyle is drinking the right liquids for proper hydration. While sports drinks have long been used by exercise enthusiasts, it is important to understand that much of the hype around these popular drinks may be just that...
Tasting the Toxic Rainbow – What You Need to Know About Food Dyes
Americans are now eating five times as much food dye as we did in 1955. That statistic isn't as surprising when you consider that since then food dyes have made more and more of our foods colorful--from breakfast cereals to ice creams. While natural colorants made from foods like beets are available, many manufacturers opt for synthetic dyes--which may have...
Tryptophan Doesn’t Make Your Gut Sleepy, It Supports Gut Health
You may think of tryptophan as the chemical that makes you sleepy after a big turkey dinner on Thanksgiving. However, researchers now know that tryptophan plays a key roll in intestinal inflammation and gut health. Key Amino Acid Tryptophan is an amino acid that is used by the brain and is converted into serotonin. Serotonin is important because it controls feelings...
