Excess sugar intake is linked to many health problems. Recent research has shown that high sugar intake can greatly increase heart disease risk, and a new MRI technique even confirmed that cancer cells feed on sugar. “A piece of fruit, or even a treat like ice cream, isn’t going to […]
Fruits and vegetables are nature’s health foods and medicine. Research has shown that eating fruits and veggies is key to longer life, may prevent stroke, and promote overall health. New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that most Americans are still not eating enough fruits […]
Tomatoes are tangy and delicious fruits that are used in almost every cuisine around the world. One of the most popular ways to use tomatoes in the US is to make ketchup. While homemade, sugar free ketchup can be healthy when made with the proper ingredients, store bought brands like […]
Citrus fruits like orange and grapefruit have long been associated with health and well being, and for good reason. Citrus fruits are all great sources of vitamin C, which is believed to have potent immune boosting properties. It is also essential for creating collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood […]
Summer is here, which means you will probably be spending more time around a barbeque, grilling delicious fresh and organic foods with friends and loved ones. Keeping your grill clean is an important matter of hygiene. However, the most popular way to clean your grill (using a metal grill brush) […]
Ganoderma lucidum is a mushroom more commonly known as the lingzhi in China and reishi in Japan. It has been a staple in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. As written in Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects: Linghzi mushrooms contain complex sugars called beta-glucans, which research has shown may […]
Probiotics are microogranisms, often called ‘good bacteria.’ They are found in various fresh and fermented foods. Probiotics are believed to be essential to digestive and gut health because they maintain and balance essential bacteria in the digestive tract. The most common forms of probiotics are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. They can […]
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that forces skin cells to grow too rapidly. Up to 7.5 million Americans suffer from the disease, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is actually an autoimmune disease and occurs when a type of white blood cell called a T cell mistakenly […]
