Trans Fats
You could improve your heart health by making your own desserts—especially desserts that are fruit-based & whole grain-based. How? Use cold-pressed oils instead of regular oils, margarine, or...
View ArticleIs There A Flaw To Going All Raw?
Why are so many people switching off their stoves and turning to raw foods? Adherents of the raw food diet are steadily growing. Some believe that a raw food diet is the most healthful diet and the one...
View ArticleThe Scoop on Dietary Fats
What About You? Confusion abounds about dietary fats and oils. Some say all fats are bad to eat, unsightly to wear (depending on distribution), and a harbinger of premature death regardless of age. On...
View ArticleCitrus Boosts Your Health
Hippocrates’ counsel, “Let food be your medicine,” offers much wisdom to us today. Besides providing a liberal supply of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, what other medicinal value do citrus fruits...
View ArticleCan You Really Afford to Eat Healthfully?
The snack-food industry has taken a couple hits (2012) with Disney’s strict nutritional standards for food advertised on its various outlets. And there is former New York City Mayor Michael...
View ArticleProtein Sabotage
Proteins help to regulate energy production, optimal digestion, brain function, immune efficiency, and so much more! You may eat sufficient amounts of high quality protein, absorbed amino acids well,...
View ArticleGreen Power: Foods for the Future Health
Green vegetables are literally a gold mine of nutrients and phytochemicals. So why does the average American eat green leafy vegetables only once or twice a week? Why are cabbage, broccoli, Brussels...
View ArticleAre You Vitamin D Deficient?
Vitamin D deficiency is quite common in the U.S. A 2011 study found 41.6% of adults in the USA have either an outright deficiency or an insufficient amount of vitamin D. This number goes up to 69.2%...
View ArticleBerries as Disease Fighters
If you have or (are at risk for developing) diabetes, hypertension, cancer, or dementia, frequent consumption of berries may improve your health. Here’s why! Cardiovascular Protection Harvard...
View ArticleThe Healing Power of Green Foods
Green foods are a winner for good health, when consumed liberally and regularly. Come take a peek with us inside each of these little green gifts, packaged with love from above and chock-full of...
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