The plant-based diet continues to grow in popularity, and it can be beneficial for helping both children and adults to increase their nutrient intake while lowering excess or "empty calorie" intake. It's been shown that plant-based diets (similar to vegetarian diets in many ways) offer protection against coronary heart diseases, metabolic syndrome risk factors, some…
While many hear “butter and beef” and immediately think of heart attacks and weight gain, the truth is that all types of natural fats are healthy and even beneficial when you eat high-quality versions of them and have them in moderation. Conjugated linoleic acid (or CLA) is the name given to group of chemicals found in…
Strawberries are one of the most loved types of fruit for their sweet taste and versatility in recipes. It turns out, strawberry nutrition is good for you too. What are benefits of eating strawberries? Most of the health benefits associated with strawberry nutrition are due to the presence of anti-inflammatory antioxidants. Strawberries contain numerous anti-aging flavonoid antioxidants, including anthocyanin and catechin —…
These days, what qualifies as a healthy cooking oil is pretty confusing. For instance, "vegetable oils" — such as corn oil, canola oil and sunflower oil— seem like they would be health-promoting considering they're derived from "vegetables," but this isn't necessarily the case. Corn oil is one type of vegetable oil that you'll find in…
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient form of healthcare that dates back over 2,500 years and includes natural treatments such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, dietary advice, stress/emotional support, exercise including tai chi and qi gong and treatments such as cupping and moxibustion. TCM along with Ayurveda two of the oldest and most renowned forms…
Alopecia areata affects 2 percent of the worldwide population. And although it doesn't cause physical pain or make you feel sick, it can be a psychologically devastating disease. This autoimmune disease involves the loss of hair around the scalp, face and parts of the body. It can come on at any time, without warning. Alopecia…
Collagen has been well-studied for its medicinal properties in recent years, and it's an important compound that many of us don't get enough of. Although supplementation is widely available, including a few servings of collagen-rich foods or collagen-boosting foods in your diet can help optimize collagen levels to minimize joint pain and keep your skin…
I get questions all the time asking, “How can I put on more muscle?” Inability to grow muscles may be related to lack of proper exercise and poor diet. Sufficient calories and protein are necessary to build muscle, and there are proven ways to eat to gain muscle. There are many different body types. Some…
Perhaps you’ve heard that your metabolism is a lot like a fire: If you fuel “the fire” with the right ingredients it keeps burning hotter. On the other hand, not adding enough fuel for too long will cause the fire to weaken and fizzle out. When looking for how to lose weight fast, carb cycling…
