February is American Heart Month. Sadly, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. You can prevent heart disease by exercising regularly and eating heart-healthy foods. The following five are your best choices to protect your … Continued
Bacteria are everywhere. Not only are they all around us, they live in every part of our bodies, especially the gut. In fact, bacteria outnumber human cells in our body. There are 10 times as many single-celled microbes as human DNA cells in our body. So don’t be a germaphobe, be a germa-friend!
You might remember arsenic from high school chemistry- it’s an element on the periodic table. But while you may have forgotten all about arsenic, it may be in your daily life more than you realize.
Each cooking oil has its own unique taste and chemical makeup. We all try to eat clean by finding and shopping for the freshest vegetables, natural or organic meats for our families. But using poor-quality cooking oil to prepare these top-shelf ingredients is like buying a Maserati and putting low-grade gas in it—you won’t get … Continued
As kids go back to school, the season for colds and cough kicks in as well. But there is good news for easing kids’ cough as a new study in The Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows that household honey may be superior to some over-the-counter medications for easing kids’ nighttime cough and for helping … Continued
Add Fish Oil To Your Favorite Recipes Looking for an easy way to up the nutritional value of your family’s meals without sacrificing flavor? Experiment with adding fish oil to your favorite recipes. Available in flavors like lemon, orange, and strawberry, fish oil can easily be added to sauces, dressings, and even desserts, offering benefits … Continued
