We hear a lot about the importance of consuming foods that provide minerals like calcium and potassium. Foods high in sulfur get less attention, even though sulfur-rich foods offer many benefits. Sulfur is a nutrient that has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, which is why veggies that are high in this mineral — such as…
Adapted from "The Collagen Diet: A 28-Day Play for Sustained Weight Loss, Glowing Skin, Great Gut Health and a Younger You" by Dr. Josh Axe Research shows that consuming a diet high in antioxidants can keep free radicals in check and protect collagen. An anti-inflammatory diet includes a variety of healthy foods that contain vitamin C…
Believe it or not, up to one-third of all adults deal with some type of fragrance sensitivity, which can trigger symptoms such as trouble breathing, headaches and skin irritation. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology considers fragrances to be the leading cause of cosmetic contact contact dermatitis. How do you treat fragrance sensitivity? As…
Pears seem to get the short end of the stick when it comes to fruits, but they're more versatile than people think. That's why I love to use them to make pear salad, among other things. While bananas are eaten on the go and apples are tossed into lunchboxes, pears are often passed over. It's…
Plants may seem defenseless when it comes to warding off pests, rodents and other predators, but they in fact have a secret weapon: pungent smells and tastes in the form of phytochemicals, which sometimes are toxic to small creatures when ingested. Allicin, produced inside raw garlic cloves, is an example of a compound that has…
If you're a fan of French cuisine or cooking, you may be familiar with chervil, a green herb in the parsley plant family that's also related to cilantro. It's one herb used to make the classic French seasoning mix called the "fines herbes blend" — along with parsley, tarragon and chives — that flavor recipes…
The leek is a sister plant to onion and garlic, and like those incredible nutrient-rich foods, leeks offer a whole host of health benefits. The list of what leeks can do is a long one. From preventing inflammation — the root of most diseases — to protecting the body from cancer, heart disease and everything…
Whether you're watching your waistline or counting carbs as part of a ketogenic diet or a low-carb diet, adding a few low-carb vegetables to your daily routine can be incredibly beneficial. What are low-carb vegetables? Low-carb veggies are generally low in total carbohydrates, plus high in fiber. Fiber is a nutrient that moves slowly through the…
Frequently used as a garnish to throw in a bit of color to a dish, scallions are often overlooked and overshadowed by other ingredients. Believe it or not, though, this vegetable has a whole lot more to offer than some added color. In fact, scallions are low in calories, rich in nutrients and boast some…
Liver failure occurs when your liver, a vital producer of proteins for the body and an important filter of wastes, slows or stops working because of disease, malnutrition, infection or harmful chemicals, including drugs. The liver makes bile (fluid that aids in breaking down fats), stores fat and sugar as energy for the body and changes harmful…