By Sayer Ji One of my favorite past times is not only eating chocolate, but reporting on it. Recently, for instance, I reported on a myth-busting study finding chocolate burns belly fat, as well as improves cholesterol.[i] Before that I reported on research indicating that…
By Daisy Luther It’s apple season! This is without a doubt one of my favorite times of the year. I love it when the house is fragrant with apples and cinnamon. A visit to a you-pick orchard or farm stand is a great way to…
By Terrie Dawson Every woman aspires to flaunt a perfectly shaped body. On crossing the age milestones especially that of 30, a woman finds herself in a difficult situation as she has to juggle between numerous tasks. It becomes a hard task to find time…
Compound derived from cruciferous vegetables shields rodents from lethal radiation doses Georgetown University Medical Center researchers say a compound derived from cruciferous vegetable such as cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli protected rats and mice from lethal doses of radiation. Their study, published today in the Proceedings…
Buffaloberry Researchers working at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered new potential in prairie fruits, in particular, buffaloberry, chokecherry and sea buckthorn, according to a new study published today in the Canadian Journal of Plant Science. Findings showed that these fruits were nutrient-rich and that…
By Sayer Ji The U.S. food industry is notorious for poisoning the very consumers who drive their multi-billion dollar enterprise, even spending millions against their right to informed consent (truthful GMO labeling). So, is it any wonder that this deregulated and increasingly deranged juggernaut is…
By Heather Callaghan It’s only been 5 years since consumers slowly started hearing about a secret ingredient that has resided in some meat products for 20 years, now dubbed “pink slime.” To hear the American Meat President talk of ammonium hydroxide gas treated “Lean Finely…
By Anna Hunt The pineal gland, an endocrine gland located in the brain, is said to be the seat of the soul. Also referred to as the Third Eye, this small gland is believed to be involved in reaching higher levels of consciousness, acting as…
By Margie King When the second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on August 9th, 1945, 21 healthcare workers were attending 70 tuberculosis patients in a hospital 1.4 km from ground zero. None of them suffered from acute radiation poisoning. Dr. Tatuichiro Akizuki, a physician…
By Daisy Luther Nothing says summer like taking nibble from a peach, still warm from the sun, that is so juicy it runs down your chin when you bite into it. If you aren’t lucky enough to have a tree in your own back yard,…
Surprise! Your morning cup of tea or coffee may be doing more than just perking you up before work. An international team of researchers led by Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Duke-NUS) and the Duke University School of Medicine suggest that increased caffeine intake may reduce…
by Joe Martino To recognize a gluten sensitivity is not the easiest thing to do as symptoms can overlap other health issues making it difficult to distinguish what is causing what. It is important to determine whether we have a sensitivity to gluten because not…
By Daisy Luther What better way to celebrate basil season than to make fresh pesto? That potent, garlicky sauce is the bedrock of many quick, simple meals. Not only is it delicious, but it’s loaded with nutrients and antioxidants! Pesto contains vitamins A, K, and…
By Daisy Luther The lower your income is, the more difficult it is to be particular about what you feed your family. This probably isn’t an earth-shattering revelation to anyone, but if you feel like experimenting, try to buy a week’s worth of healthy food…
by Sayer Ji Last year, a remarkable study published in the journal Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicologyrevealed something very special about garlic: it is a natural detoxifier of lead and is not only as effective as a common chelation drug known as d-penicillamine at…
by Sayer Ji Watermelon is much more than just a highly refreshing summertime treat. From the perspective of a growing body of research, it is a truly medicinal food. This month, research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found watermelon juice is…
By Mae Chan A raft of industry and academic experts have slammed the publication of a recent study claiming to ‘confirm’ a link between long-chain omega-3s and an increased risk of prostate cancer – arguing that the authors conclusions are overblown and have caused widespread…
By Aaron Dykes & Melissa Melton Liquify nutritious, leafy and colorful vegetables. Just a reminder — most of us can’t physically eat a heaping plateful of vegetables and fruits in under ten minutes, but we can drink it. How much nutrition does it contain? It…
By Anna Hunt If you ask your friends if an avocado is a fruit or vegetable they may not know, but they’ll probably be able to tell you that avocados are high in fat. This fact about the mild-flavored green fruit (yes, avocados are fruits,…
by Catherine J. Frompovich How many people have food allergies? According to FARE, Food Allergy Research & Education, estimates run as high as 15 million Americans with one in 13 U.S. children under the age of 18 affected by food allergies, which can be life…
