For many middle-class families, choosing to eat well is a financial decision as well as a health decision. When fast-food chains offer 99-cents meals and buying produce for a home-cooked meal can cost a lot more than one dollar, convenience and cost make fast food a colossal temptation. So how can you get the most […]
Turmeric is a herbaceous herb (also known as Curcuma longa) that is a member of the ginger family, which has been used throughout India and the Orient for thousands of years. Historical records note that ancient Polynesians took turmeric with them when they sailed across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii where the spice is still used […]
A new study has revealed shocking figures about metabolic syndrome in the United States. Previous data from the 1999–2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicated that approximately 34 percent of American adults have metabolic syndrome. The latest study, published in May 2015 in the Journal of the American Medical Association examined more recent […]
Many people are coming to accept that butter is a health food, but some of us may still be tempted to purchase non-organic butter because it’s less expensive. Because organic butter is free from antibiotics, GMOs and pesticides, it’s a much better choice than conventional butter, margarine or other substitutes, regardless of price. Tempted to […]
Eating excess amounts of sugar can cause a wide array of complications, including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and many other inflammatory diseases. This is because regular table sugar and sugar substitutes trigger a repeated immune response that can lead to chronic illness. However, did you know there are sugary foods that can actually combat this […]
Your thyroid gland controls hormonal responses within the body that affect your mood, energy, metabolism, focus and vitality. It also affects your weight, adrenal glands, skin appearance, and your overall digestive health. When your thyroid isn’t working properly, things start to slow down pretty quickly. An underactive thyroid can lead to fatigue, depression, headaches, weight […]
The American food supply has been contaminated. We talk about things like MSG, animal hormones, BPA, heavy metals, and the like (all bad), but there is one particular contaminant that needs to be eradicated more than anything else … and that is sugar. I hate commercial sugar, all colors and kinds: white, brown, powdery and […]
Osteoporosis literally translates as “thinning of bone.” It is a medical condition that results in the reduction of bone mineral density and bone mass, as well as deterioration of bone tissue. This very serious disease can lead to bones that are extremely brittle and may break from the weight of the body. It often results […]
As our world produces and demands more processed foods for convenience, marketers are also getting clever. Foods are being labeled to cater to those with dietary requirements or those looking to get healthy. But in the process, we’re also becoming unhealthier by the minute. This is especially true when it comes to our gut health. […]
With more and more people showing concern over the quality of the food they eat, it is a better time than ever to be an organic farmer. Just one advantage is that organic farmers make more money than their non-organic competitors. Findings from a meta-analysis conducted by Washington State University (WSU) revealed that organic farmers […]
