Breakfast Boosters: 14 Foods to Fight Off a Cold
Kiwi Kiwis contain between 90 and 110 milligrams of vitamin C — more than an average orange. They are a good source of potassium, an important mineral for strong muscles and nerves, plus immune-boosting vitamin E. They are also packed with flavonoids and carotenoids — antioxidants that promote respiratory health, heart health and optimum well-being, […]
Is Sugar Addiction Why So Many January Diets Fail?
We’ve survived the stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, when rich, sweet treats come at us non-stop. Now is the season of reform, when gym memberships, cleanse books and weight-loss plans sell like gangbusters. The cycle has become so predictable, and disheartening, as our collective motivation to change our ways dissolves by February like […]
Safe Natural Alternatives to the Flu Shot
Pharmacies have already begun promoting walk-in flu shots for the “flu season”. The late and early months of each year seem to be when more of us catch colds and come down with the flu. So what measures can you take to ensure you are not sidelined with nagging colds or a debilitating flu episode? […]
10 Foods You Think Are Healthy – But Are Not
We are a nation of dieters. We try new fads and new products. We listen to promises of fast and easy weight loss. We also have so many food options that confusion about what’s healthy and what isn’t is the norm – from cookies with vitamins to drinks that will help you lose fat. Here […]
The Best and Worst Foods for Digestion
Good for your gut In theory, you should be able to digest just about any type of food you put in your mouth. But changes in food processing and preparation (think fried) not to mention lifestyle (think sedentary) mean our stomachs don’t always react well to everything we eat. It’s best to avoid some food—like […]
A Guide to Best Organic Health Foods
Are you jaded with quick fix weight loss diets that don’t work or are you unable to eat healthy food owing to your busy work schedule? Due to our hectic life styles, we often make the mistake of compromising on our diets. This makes it increasingly difficult to shed weight or maintain good health. How […]
Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of Every Day
Arch Design House shows us that Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day…every single day. “Breakfast is the most important meal.” 93% of Americans totally agree with this statement But surprisingly, 56% SKIP breakfast every day People who skip breakfast tend to have: -Higher cholesterol -Elevated insulin levels -Larger waist circumferences Benefits […]