Remember when you had a bad cold as a kid and your mom made you chicken soup? It always made you feel better, right? Though many have chalked it up to an old wives’ tale, it turns out that there … Read More
Onions may do more then make us cry, they may make bacteria cry too. Do you have meat in your refrigerator that is close to the “sell by” date? Put some onions on it. A recent study from Spain examined … Read More
Step aside vitamin C! New research suggests that daily vitamin D supplement that may help prevent the flu, particularly in kids and teens. We know that we’re more likely to get sick in the winter, and we also know that we get … Read More
Food addiction is real. “Hello, my name is {blank}, and I’m a food addict.” Sound far-fetched? It may not be. A symposium aimed at deciphering the research surrounding food addiction found that consumption of certain foods (those high in sugar … Read More
Looking for an alternative to fish oil supplements, but still want to get extra omega 3-s? Krill oil may be your answer. The link between omega 3 fatty acids and cholesterol is pretty clear and the American Heart Association recommends … Read More
The reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables and eschew meat is just mounting, folks. Not only can a vegetarian diet improve your mood, decrease your risk of developing cancer and other chronic diseases, but now it seems that fruits … Read More
Are you impulsive, depressed, anxious or feel like you just can’t get on an exercise schedule you can adhere to? If you are one of the 68 percent of Americans who are overweight or obese, and can relate to any … Read More
Are you at risk for developing cardiovascular disease or of having a heart attack? Considering that more than 1 million Americans suffer heart attacks each year, I’m guessing some are saying, “Yes.” And there is one nutrient that can assist … Read More
