As many as one-third of all adults over 65 years old fall each year, with consequences that include serious injury, limited activity and significant health care costs. That’s a staggering and sobering statistic. But researchers at California State University, Northridge, have conducted a study that shows that doing weekly Pilates training can effectively reduce these […]
Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide a hefty amount of powerful benfits for your body and brain, including improving digestive and heart health, reducing depression, and even giving your skin a healthy glow. Here are a few sources where you can get your fill of these beneficial bacteria that are not only good for your […]
When you were a kid eating watermelon on a hot summer’s day, did your parents ever tell you to spit out the seeds because a melon would grow out of your ears or stomach? In fact, the lowly watermelon seed has become so reviled that “seedless watermelons” have become the standard in most grocery stores. […]
Bone broth is made from animal bones and connective tissue — typically cattle, chicken, or fish — that have been boiled into a broth and slow simmered for 10 to more than 20 hours with herbs, vegetables, and spices. So why is this seemingly simple liquid something you’d want to drink every day? Even our […]
Trout, the lowly fresh water fish sought after by fly fishermen over the centuries, has had a resurgence in the foodie world, thanks to it’s newly discovered “superfood” properties. A 3oz. cooked trout has just 162 calories, a whopping 22.64 grams of Protein, just 7.2 grams of Fat (and it’s that good Omega-3 fat, too), […]
Nuts are healthy snack options and many studies have investigated the health benefits of increased nut intake. While high in fat, most (but not all) of the fat in nuts is monounsaturated fat, as well as omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fat. And in spite of the fat factor, one meta-analysis of 33 studies found […]
Just what is the Pegan Diet? The Pegan diet, created by Dr. Mark Hyman, combines key principles from paleo and vegan diets based on the notion that nutrient-dense, whole foods can reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and support optimal health. If your first thought is that going Paleo and Vegan simultaneously sounds nearly impossible, […]
If you’re a little bored of relying on quinoa, kale and blueberries to keep your body healthy and full of nutrients, there is a brand-new crop of superfoods making their way to supermarkets and health stores, about to expand your palette and make planning your meals fun again. So what’s the superfood vegetable of the […]
Out with the new, in with the old – or so goes many Americans’ attitudes toward health interventions these days. Modern pharmaceuticals? No thanks. Ancient Eastern medical practices? Yes please. According to a recent article published in U.S. News and World Report, “Many people are trying to go away from traditional types of medicine […]
Still eating three squares a day? How very 1970’s of you. According to a recent article published in U.S. News & World Report, it appears that more than half of Americans’ eating occasions are snacks, and 91 percent of us snack multiple times a day. Okay, but is this good for you? According to studies […]