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09/03/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Chickpeas are high in protein and fiber, making them an excellent dietary staple

If you like hummus, you know how good chickpeas can be. These nut-like legumes are great not just for your occasional Middle Eastern food cravings though, but also for your overall health. Chickpeas have a long and colorful history. They are believed to have been bred from a wild ancestor sometime around 7,500 years ago […]

08/30/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Do you feel exhausted or mentally fuzzy after eating a meal? Your diet may be the problem

If instead of feeling energized and satiated, you feel exhausted and brain-fogged after eating a meal, this could be your brain telling you there’s something wrong. The best way to remedy the problem is to find its cause and start from there. Unfortunately, there are a lot of possible reasons behind after-meal brain fog. Here are some […]

08/25/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Are frozen meals better than fresh? The results may surprise you

TV dinners have come a long way since the 1950’s. With more choices, and supposedly “healthier” options, we are offered quite a selection of ready-to-eat microwave dinners. An article on Daily Mail warns of the many unknown dangers these dinners may have, along with why frozen food may actually be healthier than “fresher” items. Take note […]

08/21/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Antioxidant-rich walnuts cut your risk of Type 2 diabetes by HALF

Move over almonds, it’s time for a new nut to reign supreme: Walnuts. While every type of nut offers a bevy of nutritional benefits, walnuts are gaining recognition for their potential to slash the risk of type 2 diabetes. The antioxidant-rich nuts are easily recognized by their unique shape, which resembles the human brain. But […]

08/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Use your snacks to rev up your metabolism with healthy options, all under 100 calories

Metabolism is genetic, but it can be improved by eating the right food. Metabolism is the body’s process of converting what you eat and drink into energy. In this process, calories from food and beverages are combined with oxygen to produce the energy that the body needs in order to function. Instead of munching on chips, […]

08/18/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Okra is a gut-friendly vegetable you need to be eating more often

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a vegetable that can easily polarize a dinner table. The hot topic, of course, is whether they love or loathe its mucilaginous texture once it’s cooked. The operating word “mucilaginous” here can be interpreted in two ways: Those who love it call it “slick,” and for those who loathe it, it’s “slimy.” Still, […]

08/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Pure, organic maple syrup is a delicious superfood

Researchers shared the many benefits of pure, organic maple syrup in a symposium at the 253rd annual American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting in San Francisco held in early April 2017. The symposium was the very first worldwide symposium focused on the health benefits of pure, organic maple syrup. The following are some of the beneficial […]

08/03/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Study: Diet determines whether you get type 2 diabetes, especially in older women

For many years, doctors insisted that a diabetes diagnosis was nothing more than bad luck, an unfortunate genetic predisposition about which very little could be done. In some instances, patients were advised to lose a bit of weight, but for the most part they were prescribed chemical drugs to control the condition and sent on […]

08/02/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Avocados are one of the simplest and most satisfying ways to prevent degenerative disease

A degenerative disease is a condition wherein the structure or function of certain organs or tissues worsen over time. Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and arthritis are just a few examples of degenerative diseases. Fortunately, adhering to a healthy lifestyle greatly reduces the risk of developing many of the conditions that fall under this term. […]

08/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

People are confused by contradictory messages regarding food and health: Shifting attitudes are changing the food market

While there are those who claim that consumers aren’t making a conscious effort to have healthier lifestyles, a study has determined that this could actually be caused by conflicting data about food and nutrition. If you’re like other consumers, you’ve probably Googled the answers to your questions about health and nutrition. But we don’t always […]

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