Peanut butter was, at one time, a staple item in every school kid’s lunch box. As adults, however, we have underestimated the health benefits of peanut butter. Many of us have abandoned the creamy spread over concerns that it was too high in fat. Peanut butter, however, is full of vitamins and minerals that can […]
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one out of every three women and one out of every two men can expect to receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime [1]. While there continue to be incredible advancements and discoveries in the field of cancer […]
Colon cancer is a serious disease and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. However, studies suggest that adopting certain lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of developing this type of cancer. A recent study claims that almost 50% of colon cancer cases could be prevented by implementing these ten strategies. By incorporating these habits […]
Like many people, you may have never heard of glutathione before, much less heard it said out loud. It is pronounced “gloo-ta-thigh-own,” and it’s one of the most critical, adaptable, and powerful antioxidants your body produces. Although the human body makes its own glutathione, there are a whole host of things that can drain or […]
Eating healthy and living a healthy lifestyle can sometimes seem insurmountable. However, when you break it down, the path to better health isn’t quite so winding and difficult. The secret lies in making small, incremental changes that, over time, add up to better health. These are ten changes you can make now to live a […]
Do you want to live a longer and healthier life? A groundbreaking new study reveals that adopting just eight healthy lifestyle habits could potentially extend your lifespan by up to 24 years. Even if you start later in life, the benefits are still substantial, offering hope to individuals of all ages seeking to improve their […]
Are you a fan of brussels sprouts? Those small, green vegetables that look like mini cabbages? If you are excellent – consider this your permission to eat more of them! If not, this is your invitation to join the brussels sprout fan club, because these small, green, cruciferous vegetables pack a real nutritional punch. Why […]
When it comes to maintaining a healthy diet, it is important to focus on nourishing our bodies with nutrient-rich foods. Though this seems simple, it can get lost in today’s world of fad diets, “super” foods, and product marketing tactics. According to nutritionist Swrajit Sarkar, a senior lecturer in nutrition at the University of London, […]
We’ve all heard the statistics that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. But did you know that in 2012, nearly 1.7 million new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed worldwide, making up one-quarter of new cancer cases in women? [1] The BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations account for 20-25% of all inherited […]
If you ask small children and, unfortunately, a few adults, they’ll probably tell you that there is no right way to eat a vegetable. But as we get older, we learn just how important vegetables are to our diet and health so we try and get as much of them as we can. However, are […]
Your kidneys are a pair of small bean-shaped organs located in the middle of your back which also just happen to be one of the most important organs responsible for detoxing the body. The kidneys remove waste and extra water from the blood to form urine. If your kidneys were not able to do their job […]
The recent surge in the popularity of red light therapy has been noticeable across various platforms, from online spaces to endorsements by health influencers and even discussions among social circles. But what exactly is the fascination with this therapy? Red light therapy utilizes specific light wavelengths to bolster the body’s biological functions. I’ve long held […]