Aging and The Sugar Connection
For many Americans, the fast fix to a new facial wrinkle involves a trip to the dermatologist and an injection of Botox. For others it’s about expensive facial cleansers, creams, toners, and so forth....
View ArticleGetting the Most from Your Produce
For a person who visits the grocery store typically no less than three to four times a week, one might think that I’m less guilty of allowing food, specifically fresh fruit and vegetables, go bad. But...
View ArticleWhy We Like Lycopene
Lycopene is a carotenoid that has gained considerable press in the last decade. It is present in the human body and it is found in foods like tomatoes (especially tomato sauce, paste, and juice)...
View ArticleD Deficiency in Overweight Children
Excess body weight is associated with risk of vitamin D deficiency in children and adults. A recent study published in Pediatrics compared vitamin D status in children between the ages of 6 and 18. The...
View Article7 Summertime Favorite Eats (and Drinks) for Flat Belly and Strong Mind
1. Watermelon – Summer is hardly complete until you’ve sunk your teeth into a hunk of juicy watermelon, juice running down your face (or arms). Watermelon is not just refreshing, it is a super healthy...
View ArticleTop 7 Best and Worst Foods for Metabolism
There are proponents of the idea that “a calorie is a calorie.” But beyond the calorie, which is a measure of energy, actually, the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water...
View ArticleIs Brushing Your Teeth Hazardous to Your Health?
Now that we have your attention, of course the obvious answer would be no. Brushing teeth is paramount to oral health, which is paramount to systemic health and wellness. No, it isn’t the brushing that...
View ArticleGetting the Most Out of Your Walking Routine
Walking is one of the best and most user friendly things you can do for your body (and mind). It puts less stress on the body compared to running and it’s pretty convenient for most people to do. But...
View ArticleAll About Seeds
Seeds are all the rage these days, though they’ve been an essential dietary component of many cultures for centuries. Today they’re a cool buzzword for those hip to the health scene. Whether you’re...
View ArticlePower to Pepper
Isn’t it cool when you find out that something that you’ve been doing for much of your life is actually good for you and your health? Take for example when you are enjoying a meal out at a nice...
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