Food fuels the body. It can also heal the body, and now research is showing that certain foods can even extend the length (and quality) of our lives! Berries, olives, fish, vegetables, dairy, nuts, and whole grains have all been touted as life-extenders. Fresh berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are packed with antioxidants, and have a lower … [Read more...] about Could These Foods Help You Live Longer?
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Forgetful? Boost Memory With These Tips
Can’t remember where you left your keys? Did you forget to put milk on your grocery list… again? Drive right past the gas station on your way home when you noticed this morning that your tank is almost empty? It can be difficult to remember all those little every-day life things. Sometimes you feel like your brain just isn’t working. However, there are several simple ways to … [Read more...] about Forgetful? Boost Memory With These Tips
Is Your Diet Missing These 7 Important Nutrients?
Nutritional newsflash – the majority of American diets are missing seven or more essential nutrients! Before you reach for that bottle of supplements, why not try eating those missing nutrients for breakfast, lunch and dinner instead? Yes, the best way to get quality nutrition is not in a bottle, it’s in eating whole, clean foods. Let’s review a few! “If you want to grow big … [Read more...] about Is Your Diet Missing These 7 Important Nutrients?
Meals vs. Snacks – The Difference Can Have A Powerful Effect
Meals vs. snacks – do you view them differently? Is a “snack food” more likely to be something that spikes your blood sugar? Do you try harder to make better choices for “meals” or are they an excuse to enjoy larger portions than you should? The way we perceive snacks and meals can make a huge impact on not only blood sugar, but on overall health. New research has found that … [Read more...] about Meals vs. Snacks – The Difference Can Have A Powerful Effect
Aging Affects Immunity – How To Protect Your Health As You Get Older
As we age, our immune systems can weaken. This makes us more susceptible to everything from the common cold to strep throat, to heart disease and cancer. This decrease in immunity is caused by a few factors. Firstly, the body produces fewer immune cells as it gets older. This slows down not only our ability to fight off infections, but for the body to heal itself. Not only do … [Read more...] about Aging Affects Immunity – How To Protect Your Health As You Get Older