Over the past year, I’ve written about many healthy foods and all of the many wonderful benefits they have. Some may only have had health benefits that related to one or two health issues and then there is one food that some may consider to be a super food when it comes to its health
Next time you go out someplace in public where there are a number of people ranging in age from 40 and older, take a quick look at overall body types? I generally classify people 40 or older into three different body types – slender, normal and heavy. I’ve noticed that where you go will determine
Everywhere you turn to, health and nutrition experts are telling us to eat more fruit and vegetables. That’s great, but in today’s fast paced world, it’s not always easy to indulge in the healthier choices. Among the fruits that are recommended by many nutritionists are melons – watermelon, cantaloupes, honeydew, casaba and other types of
Over the years, people have attempted to lose weight via a wide range of unproven methods: injecting pregnancy hormones, taking ephedrine supplements, or chugging lemon juice and maple syrup as part of a “Master Cleanse.” Now, some people are claiming that probiotics can help you lose weight and belly fat. But is this legit, or
You probably know all about the benefits of adding goji berries, apple cider vinegar, magnesium-rich foods, and adaptogens to your diet, but do you know about the powerful healing properties of the reishi mushroom? If you think mushrooms are only good for topping off your pizza or scrambling into your favorite veggie dish, think again.
Before I was old enough to go to school, we lived on a small farm in Illinois, only a few miles across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. Dad raised chickens, among other things, so there was no shortage of eggs. At that very early age, I learned that one of my favorite sandwiches
Everyone, regardless of age, sex, ethnic background and whatever other factor their may be, should be concerned about the food they eat and what they drink. A person’s dietary habits often start in childhood, but it can change with different stages or events in one’s life. Things that can bring on changes to dietary habits
In my younger days, doctors discovered that cholesterol played a role in cardiovascular disease along with some brain and other health conditions. They determined what was a healthy cholesterol level and if you had high cholesterol, you were placed on a strict diet and drugs to lower your cholesterol. While diet and activity play a
If you are at all health conscious, as we all should be, you could go crazy trying to keep up with the latest studies and reports. There are so many different reports that tout the pros and cons of various foods that one has to wonder what is and what isn’t safe. How many times
What have you heard about foods and supplements that are supposed to help with brain health or should I say, cognitive health? I say that because there can be a difference between the two and many researchers and health experts are more concerned about cognitive health. To help you understand, here is a definition of
