Flavonoids In Fruits And Vegetables—Protection For Your Heart
An ever-increasing volume of evidence from research studies has built a strong case for the heart health-protecting benefits of a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables. Eating multiple serving...
Colon Ecology, Probiotics, And Prebiotics
The colon is a dynamic ecologic system in which human colon cells and immune cells, microbes and ingested foods interact in the near-absence of oxygen. The human gastrointestinal tract normally...
A scientific review published in the International Journal of Endocrinology examined biological relationships between magnesium in the system and testosterone, using data from observational and...
It's Time To Get Ready For Spring
At a glance The Time Is Now: Spring is a great time to refocus on our health.Get Moving: Top exercises to enjoy in the spring.Eat Right: There are some great fruits and vegetables that thr...
The Truth About Mineral Deficiency
At a glance What do minerals do anyway?How widespread is mineral deficiency?Which minerals do we miss out on the most? The United States has a mineral problem. No, we are not talkin...
The Benefits of Eating Red, White & Blue
At a glance Eating the "Betsy Ross" WayRed Foods for Fighting Oxidative StressWhite Foods for Heart Health & Immune FunctionBlue Foods for Your Brain, Blood & More Fruits an...
5 Truths About Men’s Health Every Guy Should Know
At a glance • Why Prioritizing Your Health Is One of The Smartest Decisions to Make • How Mental Well-being Impacts Your Physical Health • The Benefits of Maintaining M...
Eat the Rainbow: Your Guide to Colorful, Healthy Eating
At a glance • Why Fruits & Veggies Are Nutrition Powerhouses • The Science Behind "Eating the Rainbow" • Surprising Facts That'll Change How You See Produce ...
Yoga Made Simple: A Friendly Guide for First Timers
At a glance • What Yoga Really Is — and What It's Not • The Many Benefits of Yoga for Mind and Body • Yoga Poses for Absolute Beginners • Breathing and Mindfuln...
Behind the Buzz: A Clear Look at the Pros and Cons of Caffeine
At a glance • How Caffeine Actually Works in Your Body • Spilling the Beans on The Benefits • When Caffeine Becomes Problematic • Smart Strategies for Safe Caffei...
Feed Your Brain with Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin may not be a familiar name, although you consume a little any time you eat salmon. Astaxanthin is a carotene – carotenes are natural pigments, similar in molecular structure to the ...
Trouble Sleeping? Consider These Snooze-Friendly Foods
Is there anything worse than waking up after a night of no sleep? How about going to work or school with barely an hour of shuteye from the previous night? No matter how you look at it, poor sl...
Do Fruits and Vegetables Help Keep Your Brain Young?
Eating ample servings of fruit and vegetables every day is proven strategy for long-term health, one that may even help us live longer, according to large populations studies that have uncovere...
The health benefits of fruits and vegetables are many and science has certainly come a long way from the days when it was just Mom’s advice, or her direct order, to eat our veggies. Health expe...
The Best Ways To Get All The Astaxanthin You Need
One of the nutrients that has moved to the forefront of the nutritional sphere is astaxanthin, a versatile carotenoid that has gained traction as a super-antioxidant. And that’s not just lip se...