Diet blogs and tips for optimal health and longevity
By Organic and Healthy Your whole day could be made or broken over one important thing: Breakfast. There’s a reason it’s the most important meal, but what should you actually eat? Below is a good list of some foods you should and should not eat…
By Anna Hunt The use of Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide has increased substantially over the last 40 years. Many researchers are starting to believe that increased use of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, correlates to the rise in many modern diseases. According to Dr. Stephanie…
By Mae Chan Mangoes may very well be the king of all fruits. They fight cancer, alkalize the body, aid in weight loss, regulate diabetes, help digestion, clean your skin, and make the perfect snack. Here are 17 healthy reasons why you should be eating…
By Natural Blaze According to research from Imperial College London, a large analysis of current research shows that people who eat at least 20g (3/4 oz) of nuts a day have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases. But there’s more to…
It seems effective: You want to experience natural weight loss, so you sign up for boot camps inspired by shows such as The Biggest Loser. The results start coming in, but you soon realize that your fitness regime is taking a toll on your bank…
By Daily Superfood Love I’m always on the hunt for new foods that might not be something you eat every day (or even consider buying). Expanding food knowledge, developing new recipes, and boosting nutritional intake are all great motivations…but they also have to be delicious!…
By Ryan Banister Have you taken your multivitamin today? Well, you might want to reconsider that decision. A number of studies have shown that not only is synthetic vitamin supplementation unnecessary but it may also be a potentially harmful habit altogether. Synthetic supplements do not…
By Organic and Healthy A balanced diet is essential for good health, but sometime striking the balance between healthy foods and foods food that will fill you up is tricky. Sweet potato is a great food in that it is low calorie and full of…
By Organic and Healthy When you’re in the dairy aisle in the supermarket, how often do you see a butter product being marketed as ‘healthy’? Almost never. It’s always the margarine alternative that boasts of health benefits, but the reality is that butter can actually…
Human Growth Hormone (HGH), produced by the pituitary gland in the body is one of the most significant hormones contributing in the growth of the body in your early years. This hormone also helps in faster growth of your hair and nails while increasing the…
By Daily Superfood Love As the fat percentage in the human body rises, so does your risk for serious, debilitating, life-threatening disease. Heart disease, diabetes, and many forms of cancer have all been linked to being overweight or obese. Obesity ravages your metabolism and hormones,…
By Mae Chan It’s all about the gut and always has been. Researchers at Oregon State University and other institutions have now discovered an important link between the immune system, gut bacteria and glucose metabolism — a “cross-talk” and interaction that can lead to type…
By Karen Foster Daily supplements containing astaxanthin, the pink pigment that gives salmon its color, have already been found to boost the body’s antioxidants defenses. Now a Japanese nutraceutical firm says astaxanthin has been found to be simultaneously effective against both mental and physical fatigue…
By Mae Chan Kombucha (pronounced kom-BOO-cha) is a fizzy, non-alcoholic fermented drink made with tea. It has gained praise and popularity in recent years for its ability to improve digestion and immunity. It’s also a liquid more likely to quench your thirst and be…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Now that people are catching on that obesity equals toxin storage and endocrine problems – losing excess weight is more important than ever. “Meal batching” might be the key instead of popping popular but risky stimulant fat-burners. During an oral presentation…
Many of the things we do on a daily basis may seem harmless. But a lot of these things are probably adding to your health problems and, in conclusion, may perhaps be causing you to gain weight. Let’s list a few habits to watch out…
By Natasha Longo When it comes to recommendations on healthy food choices, the last reputable source is often public health. This usually stems from a lack of integrity and biased conclusions forced upon public officials by special interests. Our society’s bias against saturated fat and…
By Brianna Acuesta The alkaline diet is based on evidence that suggests that acid-forming foods prevent the body from healing properly and the diet replaces those foods with alkaline options. Acid-forming foods leave an ash in your body as your system works to metabolize the…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Meet the new “gluten.” Revolutionary new study shows that other proteins in wheat cause inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, exacerbating chronic health issues… Vienna scientists in a recent study have added credibility to the growing problem of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor More and more studies are showing why wheat products – at least in America – are terribly unhealthy whether you have a sensitivity to gluten or not. There are more components of wheat than gluten. Let’s think beyond gluten, which is made…
