Real Wellness
Joint pain and bone loss often go hand in hand, especially after 50. You might notice: more stiffness in the morning aches that linger longer joints that don’t feel as strong as they used to Many people assume this is just part of aging. But in some cases, what you eat every day can play […]
Coconut and cacao are two foods that offer incredible health benefits. These two saturated fats are not only plant-based (if that’s a concern), but they’re also high in antioxidants, minimally processed (most are raw), and they’re also incredibly satiating. These two butters come from the coconut plant and the cacao bean. They are two of […]
According to statistics presented by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), nearly 1.7 million new cancer diagnoses will be handed out this year. The NIH also estimates that just under 590,000 individuals will die this year from some form of cancer. These are scary statistics indeed — and all too […]
Many health-minded people, especially those interested in the paleo diet, argue that legumes should be avoided because they contain lectins and phytic acid. Lectins are proteins that bind to cell membranes. They’ve been shown to cause damage to the lining of the small intestine and to skeletal muscle, as well as interfere with the proper […]
Coffee leaf tea is a drink made from the leaves of coffee plants. Even though it is fairly new to the market, it is already getting a lot of attention. Attempts have been made to introduce coffee leaf tea to the British and Australian markets for over 200 years, but it has never caught on. […]
No one denies that exercise is important for optimal health. Exercise helps regulate the endocrine system, keeps excess weight off, and helps boost mood and metabolism. All around, exercise is one of the healthiest things you can do. However, far more often than we might like to admit, we skip exercise for other activities. Traditional […]
When reading ingredient labels, we generally associate “palm oil” with toxic hydrogenated and trans fats. It turns out that this is a misnomer in the mainstream nutrition industry. The oil you want to avoid is specifically palm kernel oil, while palm fruit oil is an entirely different product. Red palm oil actually has a number […]
Avocados have quietly become one of the most popular “health foods” in recent years. They’re added to smoothies, spread on toast, and tossed into salads — often praised for their healthy fats and creamy texture. But what many people don’t realize is this: Eating avocados may actually help reduce stubborn belly fat. And the reason […]
Choosing healthy foods is only half the battle. The other half? What you do with them before they ever reach your plate. It turns out that some of the most common food prep habits — ones most of us don’t think twice about — can quietly strip away nutrients or undermine the very health benefits […]
When you go to bed at night, do you really go to bed, or do you sit there and scroll through your news feed, get caught up on emails, and dive down the rabbit hole of social media on your phone or tablet? How often do you take your computer to bed with you to […]
