In the wake of mounting public concerns over artificial additives and GMO ingredients, more and more businesses are stepping forward to make a change. The latest company to show they are listening is the global health care company Abbott, the manufacturer of Similac baby formula. Abbott says it will be the first company to offer […]
While canola oil has long been hailed by industry advocates as relatively healthy for your body, new research suggests it might not be so great for your brain. In a recent study, researchers from Temple University, Philadelphia looked at the impact of canola on memory, psychopathology and synapse. The results didn’t bode well for the widely-consumed […]
Ah, honey, one of nature’s greatest treasures. This liquid gold is the pride of the bees and one of the most beneficial and nutrient-rich substances available on the planet. If you think that honey is just useful for sweetening your tea or making salad dressing, you’ve got another think coming. Buckle up as we explore […]
There’s something simple and joyous about laying eyes on a fresh, vibrant lemon. Sitting in a fruit bowl or hanging out in the fruit and veg drawer of the fridge. Their vivid yellow color immediately grabs your eyes and makes them stand out in a pile of produce. And, when it comes down to it, […]
Most of us know that it’s important to avoid junk food and keep active to improve male fertility. But there are also many proactive strategies that specifically power up sperm production and health. Focusing on foods that contain the building blocks for healthy sperm is key. Studies indicate that a healthy intake of micronutrients such […]
When we think about a healthy diet, we think of whole, real-food sources of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbs. However, one component that we may sometimes overlook is probiotics. While they have received much more media attention in recent years, some people are still confused as to what exactly the point of probiotics really […]
It happens to all of us from time to time. We pop up out of bed, thinking we are rested and ready to take on the day, only to find ourselves slumped over our desk before noon. Quick and hard out of the gate and slumpy by mid-morning is generally the result of low blood […]
Turmeric is an unassuming orange root, quietly used for years in Indian cuisine to bring that particular flavor and color that so epitomizes curry and other Eastern dishes. In recent years, however, it has risen to superstardom among health and culinary enthusiasts in the United States. So what’s so great about this golden spice, and […]
How low can you go when it comes to your blood pressure? Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that treating those in the prehypertension systolic range of 120 to 140 mm Hg is beneficial, according to a press release issued in September. Research published this month in the New England Journal of […]
Water is absolutely vital to life. Our bodies are composed mostly of water, and without it, we would cease to live. It is common knowledge that we need to drink eight to ten glasses of water each day to be optimally healthy — and it’s important to make sure the water we are drinking is […]
