Gone are the days when you could walk into a grocery store and have little to no idea about whether the food you are purchasing has genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or not. It’s a small victory in the larger fight…
If you’re cutting back on sugar to lose weight and improve your health, there’s a cooking oil that you need to avoid or it can derail your best efforts at staying healthy. Lab tests at the University of California, Riverside,…
The modern Paleolithic diet, or “paleo” diet, isn’t meant to exactly replicate what our ancestors ate. The goal is to use the general concepts and apply them to our modern food supply to restore human health and reverse the prevalence…
If you’re a chocolate lover, you’re in for some good news. Researchers have increasingly been taking a serious look at the many health benefits of the humble cocoa bean, the main ingredient in chocolate. From lowering blood pressure to improving…
Michael Pollan, a well-respected food writer, has recently criticized the paleo diet, something that has caused quite a stir in the health community. However, it seems he might have misunderstood the concept of the modern paleo diet, which many people…
Have you ever wondered why store-bought tomatoes tend to be bland and unremarkable in taste? It’s because commercial farmers have been breeding tomatoes that look great on supermarket shelves, but fail when it comes to delivering taste and nutrition. But…
Iodine deficiency is more widespread than you might think. In fact, it’s a significant health issue, as it’s linked to various types of cancer, as well as thyroid disorders, which are affecting a large portion of the U.S. population. Over…
Most people usually choose the white meat from chicken and ignore the dark sections. However, these often-overlooked parts, along with organ meats from other animals, are packed with essential nutrients. While muscle cuts like steaks, roasts, breast meat, and chicken…
We all try hard to eat healthily but temptation often strikes, and sometimes it’s hard to resist that junk food binge. For days like these, wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a quick fix to undo any damage done?…
Drug companies and many doctors often claim that taking vitamins and supplements are a waste of time and money. But is that true? Are vitamins really worthless? Or do natural methods to maintain health save you from the high costs…
Most people assume that those following a paleo-styled diet eat meat, meat, and more meat. However, that’s not true; most individuals ascribing to a paleo diet don’t consume more meat than anyone following a standard diet. The subtle, but significant…
When researchers at the University of Illinois analyzed the effects of a common food ingredient, they were shocked to find that it not only caused weight gain but also significantly slowed down the body, making it hard to maintain energy…