The moment you find out you’re expecting, your life changes in a blink of an eye. As a mother-to-be, you want nothing but the best for your baby. While your body works hard to provide a safe and nourishing environment,…
Junk food and soft drinks often seem like harmless indulgences due to their attractive packaging and catchy marketing. However, the reality is that these cheap, processed foods come with a high cost. The rise in the consumption of such unhealthy…
Preparing your body for surgery is essential, and a vital step in this process is ensuring you have optimal levels of vitamin D. Research shows that being deficient in this essential nutrient can lead to heightened risks of complications and…
Wheat, barley, and rye contain gluten, which can lead to numerous health difficulties. However, scientists at Columbia University have discovered that non-gluten proteins found in these foods, especially wheat, could also cause immune reactions that may be dangerous to one’s…
An increasing number of U.S. veterans who have served in the Middle East have reported persistent and puzzling medical problems. However, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that a dietary supplement called coenzyme…
Embarking on the paleo diet completely transformed my life: I stopped eating gluten and regained my memory, obtained relief from my celiac disease – an autoimmune condition where your immune system attacks your cells when ingesting gluten – and lost…
When you embark on a paleo diet journey, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that the increased nutrition of paleo food is directly tied to the great taste. This fantastic taste isn’t an accident, but rather an indication of…
Inexpensive processed foods like chips and greasy snacks often contain cheap ingredients that food companies can easily find. However, research shows that one specific ingredient may take a major toll on your heart health and potentially leads to diabetes. A…
Americans are getting heavier, and it seems that they are starving at the same time. How can this be? The issue lies in the fact that, while Americans are consuming more food, they are not getting the necessary nutrients. The…
Each year, Americans consume about four pounds of shrimp. That seems harmless enough, right? Well, recent research from Arizona State University suggests that those shrimp may contain some alarming chemicals. We’re talking about antibiotic residues in the wild-caught shrimp imported…
To maintain good health, it’s important to consume a diverse range of nutrients. However, recent research from the University of Illinois shows that most Americans are seriously lacking in 10 essential nutrients. Could you be one of them? Even worse,…
If you’re seeking a natural solution to help fight inflammation, you’re in luck. A particular compound found in a common spice holds the key to providing relief from inflammatory health conditions like joint pain and swelling. We’re talking about curcumin,…