Sulfur is a somewhat “forgotten” nutrient you don’t hear mentioned very often, but it’s very important for optimal body function and health. You get most of your sulfur from certain proteins in your diet, specifically the amino acids methionine, cysteine, cystine, homocysteine, homocystine and taurine.1 Of these, the two most important sources are methionine and…
When Is Fruit Healthy? 7 Myths and Facts About Fruit
Misconception 1: Fruits Are Nutritious, So Eating More Is Not a Problem Because modern agriculture is capable of producing super sweet fruits, some people eat too much without realizing they are doing so. Some dieters even go so far as to replacing a meal with just fruits, hoping to lost weight. However, consuming too much…
How to Cook Swiss Chard
If you’re wandering through the grocery aisles or farmers market in the spring and summer, there’s a solid chance that you’ve spotted chard, and its brightly-colored stalks may have drawn your attention. But what is that rainbow-colored leafy vegetable that sits near the kale and spinach? And what’s the best way to cook chard? What Is Chard?…
Losing Weight From the Inside Out
Most of us have heard the term “freshman 15,” referring to the 15 pounds many college students gain during their first year away from home. But a similar phenomenon occurs for many adults over the winter. When it’s cold and we spend more time inside, we humans go through our own hibernation process, which often…
How Can Industrial Organic Supermarket Eggs Have Such Bright Orange Yolks?
It used to be, whenever you saw a nice yellow egg yolk, you could trust those chickens were the real deal – truly pastured. Not any more. Now days, the Industrial Organic Concentration farms can choose the exact color of yolk they want to make it look like their chickens are out on pasture. Here’s an example…
NAD+ Helps Restore Age-Related Muscle Deterioration
If you don’t engage this inner bulldog, you can expect to drop about 15% of your muscle mass between your 30s and 80s, leading to a debilitating condition called sarcopenia. Several studies have proposed that mitochondrial dysfunction in your motor neurons drive the development of sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) Scientists recently discovered that Alzheimer’s-like protein…
Is Ginger Beneficial in a Diabetic Diet?
In a case report of the “Successful management of type 2 diabetes with [a] lifestyle intervention,” a 45-year-old fellow took responsibility for health into his own hands, and sought to defeat his disease and get off the drugs by eating foods purported to be anti-diabetic. But how strong is the evidence for, let’s say, ginger?…
Fatigue Might Not Mean You’re Tired – 5 Major Causes and Solutions
April 3, 2022
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The busy modern person has much to do and worry about every day. Many of us work long hours and get little sleep. The occurrence of three meals a day at set times is increasingly rare. Various life pressures exhaust the body and mind, and issues like insomnia, memory loss, anxiety, fear, and depression are…
Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding (Recipe)
Have you ever combined avocados and chocolate? Read on for a delicious Chocolate Avocado Pudding recipe. Avocados are known for their high-fat content, but please don’t be afraid! Yes, they are high in calories and that is something to consider, but this recipe is a delicious, healthy choice for your sweet tooth! Plus, it will satisfy even the strongest chocolate cravings. The healthy…
Flavonoid Rich Diets Associated With Better Brain Health
Q: Of the nutrients in plant foods, it seems like flavonoids might be special regarding brain health. What do we know? A: Science already touts heart-health benefits of plant-based diets like the Mediterranean, MIND and DASH diets. Researchers are discovering how plant-based eating also may an important role in cognitive fitness and perhaps help prevent…
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