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FDA has approved GMO salmon

FDA has approved GMO salmon

GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and is defined as “an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The technique used to create GMOs is called recombinant DNA. DNA molecules from different organisms are combined to create one molecule of DNA, and are then transferred to […]

by November 30, 2015
Kids who eat breakfast do better in school

Kids who eat breakfast do better in school

Eating a healthy breakfast is a very important step to optimal health. Previous research has shown that protein in breakfast can prevent blood sugar spikes. More research has shown that a breakfast high in protein can also prevent weight loss. But can the benefits of a healthy breakfast extend to […]

by November 28, 2015
1 in 3 healthy adults will develop diabetes

1 in 3 healthy adults will develop diabetes

While the rate of diabetes in the U.S. is leveling off according to recent research, it is still very much prevalent. Almost half of 45 year olds will develop pre-diabetes in their lifetime. According to a new study from The Netherlands, 1 in 3 healthy adults will develop diabetes in […]

by November 27, 2015
Chipotle E. Coli outbreak spreads to 3 more cities

Chipotle E. Coli outbreak spreads to 3 more cities

E. Coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the intestines. While most types of E. Coli are completely safe, there are some that can cause illness. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: “The worst type of E. coli, known as E. coli O157:H7, causes […]

by November 25, 2015
The FDA wants to know what ‘natural’ means to you

The FDA wants to know what ‘natural’ means to you

Natural is a word that means different things to everyone. For some, it is a positive and beautiful word. However, due to marketing practices, ‘natural’ has been turned into a deceiving word that disguises products and safe and healthy. As written in an FDA statement: “Because of the changing landscape […]

by November 23, 2015
What happens when you kick sugar for 10 days?

What happens when you kick sugar for 10 days?

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. New research shows how much benefits 10 days without sugar really can provide. Let’s […]

by November 22, 2015
4 ways to improve your memory

4 ways to improve your memory

Our lives are made up of memories. Out of all the signs of aging, the one people seem to fear the most is the loss of memory and mental sharpness. As brain expert Daniel Amen M.D. says, “Brain health is enhanced by good diet as well as physical, mental, and […]

by November 21, 2015
One tablespoon of coconut oil provides powerful health effects

One tablespoon of coconut oil provides powerful health effects

Coconut oil has many surprising health benefits. Most of use grew up considering fats like coconut oil to be unhealthy and to be contributors to heart disease. Coconut oil is composed of a group of unique fat molecules known as medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). Although they are technically classified as saturated […]

by November 20, 2015