Is carrageenan safe to eat? Carrageenan has now become a common ingredient in foods such as soymilk, yogurt, chocolate and more. This ‘natural’ ingredient gives foods a thicker consistency and is often added to drinks to keep ingredients from separating. Carrageenan is a considered a natural ingredient, health experts believe […]
Heart health orange pomegranate smoothie The best part of smoothies is that you can get the nutrition your body needs into a drink that you love. This heart health orange pomegranate is a potent healer for the ever-important heart. Since pomegranates are in season during the winter, now is a […]
Immune-boosting tamarillo smoothie Tamarillo, which is called the “tree tomato” in New Zealand, is a sweet exotic fruit that is in season during the winter. Tamarillo is packed with antioxidants and vitamins that help boost the immune system. Let’s take a look at the ingredients in this immune-boosting tamarillo smoothie. […]
Has Stanford University discovered a cure for Alzheimer’s? The cure for Alzheimer’s could lie in improving the brain’s immune response, according to recent research from Stanford University. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for about 60 to 80 percent of […]
Eating blueberries reduces heart disease risk Eating just one cup of blueberries a day may reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness, which are both major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. “Our findings suggest that regular consumption of blueberries could potentially delay the progression of prehypertension to hypertension, therefore reducing cardiovascular […]
Cholesterol lowering orange chia smoothie This cholesterol lowering orange chia smoothie is packed with the LDL reducing power of oranges. The recipe also includes chia seeds, which are high in fiber, and also contribute to lowering cholesterol. Let’s take a look at the ingredients in this cholesterol lowering orange chia […]
Eating breakfast reduces food cravings According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many teens skip breakfast, which increases chance of obesity. Statistics show that obesity has become an epidemic amongst teens over the past three years. Now, research from the University of Missouri shows that eating breakfast […]
Heart health avocado smoothie This is a delicious heart health avocado smoothie. It is packed with heart healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s decrease the risk of abnormal heart rhythm, decrease triglyceride levels, lower blood pressure, and prevent inflammation of blood vessels that causes blood clots. Let’s take a […]
