September 8, 2015

Can You Skip Breakfast While Dieting?

Skipping Breakfast Doesn’t Affect Weight Loss, Study Says: With unpredictable schedules and day-to-day activities that rarely fall into the “routine” category, people often find themselves skipping meals. Because of this, dieting can become something of a challenge. However, a new study shows that skipping breakfast doesn’t affect weight loss for those dieting, despite the traditional wisdom that a nutritious breakfast is a healthy way to start your day. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, looked at over 300 healthy overweight and obese people, with one group eating breakfast before 10 a.m. and the other group not consuming any […]
September 8, 2015

Would You Do This Each Month To Live Longer?

In 2011, I told you about a study that found why a calorie-restricted diet could help you live longer. Now, I want to tell about another study that says you only need to restrict your calories 4 days out of the month to get some major health benefits, including living longer. Here’s the details… Why You Should Restrict Your Diet To Just 4 Days a Month If I told you that you could get rid of your belly fat, revitalize your brain tissues while you boost brain power, amp up your immune system, prevent, even help treat, cancer, and live […]
August 24, 2015

Dark Chocolate Increases Attention

As the afternoon sets in, many of us find it becomes increasingly difficult to concentrate and work attentively. Can chocolate help? A new study suggests the answer is yes. Researchers found that eating dark chocolate may help to increase alertness. The results of the study were published in the journal NeuroRegulation. Chocolate + Theanine = A Winning Combo for Staying Alert Previous studies show chocolate can change the chemical activity of our brains. It’s particularly known for raising dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with focus, pleasure, and motivation. For the current study, researchers recruited 122 young adults between the age of 18 and […]
August 19, 2015

Indulge Yourself! Brownies To Live For

You won’t believe these brownie bites are completely raw and fruit-based! Dates blended with walnuts and cocoa powder create a rich, chocolate treat perfect for a special treat, party or holiday. Feel free to roll brownie bites in nuts or other toppings if you do not care for coconut; the possibilities are endless. Don’t feel guilty eating traditional baked desserts; instead try raw coconut brownie bites for Foodtrients like fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Raw Coconut Brownie Bites Ingredients: 2 cups medjool dates, pits removed 2 cups raw walnut pieces ¾ cup pure cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon salt, finely ground […]
August 18, 2015

Got Water? 4 Reasons to Drink More H2O

We all know water is good for us and that we should probably drink more of it. So why, then, do Americans find it so difficult to sip from what is arguably the fountain of youth? Answers vary, but the fact is, one in 10 Americans drinks zero cups of water per day, according to a study by Dr. Alyson Goodman, a medical epidemiologist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Zero. She suspects that those who don’t drink any water (or very little) are getting it from other sources such as food and coffee, but warns this may […]
August 11, 2015

Try This Savory, Simple Curry Cabbage Slaw

Surprise your guests with a unique slaw of unexpected texture and color packed full of flavor and healthful nutrition! Cabbage has anticancer and cardiovascular benefits because of the unique enzymes
August 11, 2015

The Health Benefits of Royal Jelly

Bees are the givers of health and life in more ways than one. In fact, a good deal of planetary life depends upon these small creatures. For example, bees are responsible for 80% of the pollination needed for the existence of fruits and vegetables. The most commonly known bee product is, of course, honey, which has been consumed by humans for thousands of years. But royal jelly deserves an equal amount of attention. Here’s why. What is Royal Jelly? Royal jelly, created within worker bee glands and fed to the hive queen, results in a life span that is up […]
August 11, 2015

Fight Tooth Decay Using This Natural Nutrient

When I was a kid, black licorice was one of my favorite treats to sneak.  It was different from most of the other sugary treats, as it wasn’t so sweet and it had a completely unique flavor.  Well, guess what? I just learned that a compound present in natural licorice root is now getting a lot of respect from medical and dental researchers.  If you’re concerned about the health of your teeth and gums, you’ll want to know about this… Fight Dental Disease with Special Licorice Compound Good dental health is an ongoing concern, even more so as you get […]
August 5, 2015

Campbell’s Soup Going Artificial Flavor-Free

Press Release–July 28, 2015 The news that Campbell Soup Company will remove artificial colors and flavors from its product lineup is just the latest indication that big food companies are increasingly paying attention to what consumers want – more healthful foods. “From boomers to millennials, consumers are seeking fresher, less-processed foods,” said Campbell CEO Denise Morrison, echoing the theme sounded recently by numerous other food companies such as General Mills, Kraft and Nestle,. Last year EWG launched Food Scores – an easy-to-navigate database that rates more than 85,000 products based on nutrition, ingredients and processing – to help guide both consumers and food companies toward […]
August 5, 2015

Turkey Tail Mushrooms: Immunity Boosting Heroes!

By Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, LDN After a 2012 clinical study on the medicinal turkey tail mushroom showed that this functional food does improve the immune system of patients treated for cancer, research continues to grow in support of this healthful fungi. The National Institute of Health (NIH) funded study found that turkey tail mushrooms increased natural killer cells in women with breast cancer before they ended radiation therapy. Turkey tail mushrooms have been used as adjunct therapy to traditional cancer treatments in Japan for years for a variety of types of cancer including breast, head and neck, gastric, colon […]
August 4, 2015

Garlic Extends Lifespan In Recent Study

The August 2015 issue of the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry published the finding of researchers at Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan of a lifespan-extending effect for an aqueous extract of garlic when given to Caenorhabditis elegans, a roundworm commonly used in gerontological experiments. “Advantages and beneficial effects of garlic (A. sativum) consumption have been widely investigated, eliciting great interests especially for medical researchers,” note Chun-Hao Huang and colleagues in their introduction. “Although some previous studies have shown that garlic extract or some of its components may have potential anti-aging effects, systematic approaches to show the lifespan-promoting effect of garlic extract at the molecular […]
July 29, 2015

No Sun? Get Your Vitamin D With These Great Foods

Working night shifts can be strenuous under even the most standard conditions. So, when you flip the switch on daily life to battle through a night shift, things can really get tricky.
July 28, 2015

Eat These To Lower Your Mortality Risk

If I told you that eating just a handful of walnuts, peanuts, almonds, etc, would lower your risk of several major diseases, and death, would you believe me? As incredible as that may sound, new research has proven it to be true. Here’s even more reason to enjoy your nuts snack everyday… Beat Major Diseases with 10 Grams of Nuts A Day As you get older, you’re risk for developing certain major diseases of aging increases. These include neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, as well as internal medicine issues like diabetes and heart disease. Why? Well, for one reason, […]