Tag: nutrition

New Recipes to Explore the Delights of Aquafaba

Do you know about aquafaba? You should. It is a versatile vegan substitute for eggs and egg whites. Since Dr. Fuhrman advises to keep animal products to a minimum, it is nice to make use of this replacement. Aquafaba (Latin for water bean) is the meringue-like substance you get when you whip the thick liquid that comes in cans of beans or from cooking dried beans in water. Yes, the stuff that you…


Staying Cool Is All about Blood Flow

Oppressive summertime heat gets everybody talking about the importance of staying cool. But a regular summer day can also put your body at risk if you’re not taking care of yourself. Hot weather, in a way, is like a stress test for your body. Some people will respond poorly. Hot temperatures could lead to heart…


Lower Blood Pressure Naturally With Medicinal Herbs and Spices

High blood pressure is a contributing cause of about 1,000 deaths a day – and one in every three American adults has the condition. About seven in 10 don’t realize it, putting them at risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease. About seven in 10 adults with high blood pressure use medication to…


Study Shows Adults Commonly Overestimate the Quality of Their Diet

Do you think you have a healthy diet? You might be surprised to learn that most adults overestimate the quality of their diet. According to a new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, only a small percentage of adults can accurately assess their diet. In fact, it’s mostly those who evaluate…


Better Than Laxatives: The “King of Fruit” Helps to Relieve Constipation

When it comes to regularity, almost everybody needs a little help “moving things along” at one time or another.  But for millions of Americans, the problem is not just an occasional “glitch” in routine but a frequent occurrence.  According to a recent review published in Gastroenterology, 16 percent of Americans suffer from chronic constipation – with the…


Need Magnesium? Here’s Where to Get It

Americans do not get enough magnesium. And it shows. Research indicates that up to 75 percent of Americans are not getting they’re daily recommended intake of the mineral. This may explain a lot about the overall health of the nation. Too little magnesium is associated with a host of potential health issues, as it plays…


The Rise of Pea Protein

As the popularity of plant-based eating blooms, protein sources from the plant kingdom have been flooding the food market. From hemp to sacha inchi to peanut, there are almost too many to keep track of. There’s one source of protein, however, that seems to have grabbed the lion’s share of popularity: pea protein. It has…


The Food Cure for Cancer

Over a million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer every year. Despite cancer being one of the most common causes of fatalities in the world, there are a striking number of cancer survivors who successfully manage their conditions with a range of treatments and lifestyle changes. According to statistics, the rate of…


Slimming Down Through Your Subconscious

Obesity has been a health crisis for decades, but the problem just keeps on growing. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of obese individuals worldwide has nearly tripled since 1975. Today, obesity is even prevalent among children. It’s estimated now that “most of the world’s population live in countries where overweight and…


Immunity Hacks: How to Make Your Body More Resilient to Viruses

Although none of us can completely avoid environmental toxins, we can greatly influence how many toxins get inside our homes and body by making simple changes to our lifestyle.  This is what I mean by “hacking” the immune system.  We simply stop the practice of putting toxins in (and on) the body and focus our attention on detoxification…