“An apple a day” revisited by Rebecca Snow Fiber. It has been touted for decades as a necessary and healthy component of one’s diet, mainly to regulate digestion. Technically, fiber is not a nutrient because it is not digested and absorbed by the body. Rather, fiber enters the colon undigested where it can be transformed … Continued
Often, when people gain weight or get sick, they blame their genetic inheritance. But genes are just one factor in health outcomes— really, your choices have most of the influence on health outcomes. Epigenetics is the study of how environmental factors switch genes on or off and affect how those genes are expressed. These 5 … Continued
Herbs to Calm the Mind – What Herbs Reduce Anxiety? If you’ve never experienced anxiety or panic attacks, it’s hard to imagine just how uncomfortable they can be. Over 20 million Americans suffer from anxiety, medically defined as “an unpleasant emotional state ranging from mild unease to intense fear.” These health tips, combined with herbs … Continued
Benefits Of Omega 7 Fatty Acids Omega 7? Yes, omega 7. Just like Omega 3. Omega 7 is is a highly beneficial fatty acid but you may never have heard of it as it is extremely rare in food sources with Macadamia nuts being the only well known source, and that in very small … Continued
How Soup Can Help You Lose Weight – What Soups Are Good For Weight Loss? All over the internet you will find ads recommending specific foods to eat or avoid for weight loss. How can soup help you lose weight and keep it off? Soup makes a great weight-loss food, but unlike other trendy … Continued
Is Eating Vegan Healthy? Is a Vegan Diet Healthy Long Term? Is eating vegan healthy for your life? We sometimes have customers that want to quit eating meat for all kinds of different reasons, but don’t know what to eat. While people sometimes assume that vegetarians are healthier, it’s not necessarily true. If you want to … Continued
