Fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, legumes all words you may think to yourself what have these got in common? Well they are the support system of your body. Fruits and vegetables have lots of phytochemicals in them and you can get about 100 different phytochemicals per serving of fruits and vegetables. What are phytochemicals? Well […]

Recent studies have shown that coffee has some protective health benefits. While coffee is not as healthful as other foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains, etc. laboratory studies suggest that coffee may reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes. It was found in the Iowa Women’s Health Study, where […]

Beans and Lentils
Beans and lentils are an excellent source of protein and fiber. They are also a low fat food. They are rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants. Research has shown that they can help prevent and treat a wide variety of chronic diseases such as, inflammatory diseases, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, obesity, cancer and […]

A recent study at Columbia University found that following a Mediterranean-style diet could reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 40%.
The study tracked 2200 men and women for 4 years and found that the ones whose diet most closely matched the Mediterranean-style diet were the least likely to develop the disease. […]

I read on the Internet that spinach is back on the shelves at your local grocers. But, I’ve looked. So far no spinach in my neighborhood. No spinach, no spring mix, just packages of lettuce with little signs saying “sans spinach”.
It’s unfortunate that the e-coli outbreak happened. Our food suppliers need […]

Humans seem to forever search for the “Fountain of Youth”. Literature abounds with stories of the elusive fountain, the elusive youth. Our culture is obsessed with the beauty of youth, often over the wisdom of age. This is ever so evident in the celebrity obsessed culture. Youth and beauty is revered […]

You may have heard that two of lifes simple pleasures, wine and chocolate, are good for your heart.
In fact a recent study found that healthy women can cut their risk of heart disease by as much as 53 percent by enjoying the pair.
But, there is a caveat. Not just any wine but it is […]

The process of oxidation is where it all begins. The minute your body starts to process oxygen in order to produce energy is the first step to potentially developing a disease or starting the slow process of aging.
It’s normal and it is a part of life. Certainly, it can’t be completely dispelled. It can however […]