Category: Food
Top 6 Health Benefits of Cabbage
Many people joke about the sometimes embarrassing after-effects of consuming cabbage, but the truth is, this cruciferous vegetable can help your health tremendously. While red cabbage is known to have the highest levels of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties over the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Videos
Antioxidants 101
Antioxidants, substances that help prevent the damaging effects of oxidation on cells throughout your body, are plentiful in many foods, primarily fruits and vegetables. Because there are beneficial interactions between antioxidants and other components of foods, health authorities say that… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health
Nature’s Prozac Just as Effective
A growing number of observational and epidemiological studies have suggested that major depression is associated with reduced dietary intake and cellular levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Indeed, it has been previously shown that individuals suffering from major depression are… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
8 Natural Spirit Boosters
If you want some pep in your step or a dash of good cheer, look no further than the grocery store’s shelves. Not only are foods rich in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids healthful, but studies show they can… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Medicine
The Roles of Calcium in the Body
Calcium is the most abundant element by mass in many animals, and the fifth most abundant element by mass in humans. Indeed, calcium forms two percent of a human adult’s body weight; most of this calcium is found in the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutrition
Gluten-Free Crazy-Good Pizza
So my daughter who runs 10 miles daily just for fun also happens to be a gourmet chef. We are really enjoying her visit home from Austria, where she is attending a university very near to Vienna. The other day… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes
No Meat Macrobiotic Diet Helps Woman Lose 50 Pounds, No Longer Has Medical Complications
Growing up, Susan faced a series of health complications that would leave most people frustrated and ready to give up hope. In addition to severe allergies and arthritis, she suffered from migraines, IBS and plantar fasciitis. Her relatives and so-called… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Videos
The Health Benefits of Aronia Berries (Chokeberries)
Aronia berries, also called chokeberries, are dark purple-colored fruits that are native to eastern North America. They grow on green-leaved deciduous shrubs that are commonly found in swamps and wet woods. Although aronia berries are not well-known, even in their… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Nuts: 2014’s Favorite Snack Food
Substituting unhealthy snacks for nuts will not only ensure you get better nutrients, it will also help you live longer, researchers say. Multiple studies were conducted on the subject, all showing numerous health advantages of eating nuts. Recent Studies Nuts… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
