Buckwheat — a nutrient-packed, gluten-free seed that has been abundantly consumed in Asian countries for centuries — is now becoming increasingly popular in the U.S., Canada and Europe. What are the benefits of eating buckwheat? Buckwheat seeds, also called “groats" or kasha in certain parts of the world,” are packed with nutrients and antioxidants − like rutin, tannins…
Cauliflower is considered by many to be one of the healthiest foods on Earth, and there is good reason why. With its rich supply of health-promoting phytonutrients, high level of anti-inflammatory compounds, and ability to ward off cancer, heart disease, brain disease and even weight gain, it seems there isn’t much this vegetable is unable…
It's no secret that sugar isn't exactly the best thing to consume for your health. Sure, natural sugars in fruits and healthy carbohydrates can be part of a balanced, healthy diet, but added sugars coupled with excessive sugar intake can lead to whole host of health issues, including: heart disease fatty liver disease leaky gut…
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), with almost 10 percent of women being considered iron deficient. Meanwhile, it's estimated that up to 80 percent of the world's population may be deficient in iron, and 30 percent may have iron deficiency anemia. Iron…
Let’s face it: Amino acids are crucial to pretty much every aspect of health. These compounds are the building blocks of proteins, which make up our skin, hair and muscles and perform a variety of functions in the body. When it comes to health, though, some amino acids, like L-carnitine and glycine, stand out from…
Because the thyroid gland serves as the body’s thermostat — continuously regulating things like temperature, hunger levels and energy expenditure — symptoms of thyroid problems can affect nearly the whole body. Experts estimate there are roughly 20 million Americans suffering from some type of thyroid disorder (mostly hypothyroidism/underactive thyroid and, to a lesser extend, hyperthyroidism).…
Anyone who experiences a fungal infection knows just how frustrating it can be. Fungal infections can often cause much discomfort or even embarrassment (think stinky feet), even if they rarely threaten your health in a serious way. As such antifungal medications, such as an antifungal cream, are often used to treat and prevent fungal infections,…
Here, I'm going to talk about natural remedies for low stomach acid. The truth is, your stomach must be highly acidic to break down the food you're consuming and for proper absorption. If you have acid reflux symptoms of any type — GERD, heartburn, etc. — or if you have a condition like leaky gut…
Food allergies are immune-based diseases that have become a serious health concern in the United States, with an estimated 32 million Americans dealing with food allergy symptoms according to the food allergy research organization FARE. Despite the risk of severe allergic reactions and even death, there is no current cure for food allergies. The condition…
While you may not be familiar with the term specifically, you probably already rely on glycine every day to strengthen your body and, frankly, allow it to work properly. What is glycine used for? This amino acid is essential for many different muscle, cognitive and metabolic functions. It helps break down and transport nutrients like glycogen and…
