Category: nutrition

Best Food to Counter Stress-Induced Immune Suppression

How might we improve immune function in children and adults under physical or psychological stress?


Anti-Inflammatory and Pro-Inflammatory Foods

Harvard Magazine did an excellent review of research on inflammation, showing how pro-inflammatory foods can cause diseases and anti-inflammatory foods can help to prevent them (Harvard Magazine, May-June 2019, 40-52). Chronic inflammation increases risk for heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, certain cancers, and many other diseases. The more anti-inflammatory foods you eat, the greater your protection from…


Essential Nutrition to Protect Yourself From Coronavirus

As for prevention to viruses, nutrition plays a crucial role and several nutrients are known for their immune-boosting properties and ability to ward against viral infections. As reported in a February 24, 2020 press release:1 2 “In a compelling article3 in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases … Mark McCarty of the Catalytic Longevity Foundation, San Diego, CA, USA,…


Healthier Gingerbread Cookies

Our gut-healthy, brain-healthy version of a favorite Christmas cookie will nourish the body while bringing holiday cheer.  This recipe has nutrient-dense ingredients, healthy fats, and little sugar which will protect against feeling yucky after indulging in a treat. Ingredients Cookies 2 cups blanched almond flour 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup palm shortening or coconut…


Tips to Prevent Ear Infections with Proper Nutrition

Ear infections are the most common pediatric complaint today. Most children will have had at least one ear infection by the time they reach 5 years of age. Ear infections are often a difficult experience for both children who have to endure the pain as well as parents who have to watch their children suffer….


What Is Persimmon Fruit Good For?

It’s too bad Americans aren’t more familiar with persimmons, since its botanical name means “food of the gods.”1 Highly adaptable to various climate conditions,2 those found in larger grocery stores are most likely Japanese persimmons. Persimmon is Japan’s national fruit,3 although it’s said to be native to China4 (American persimmons are mostly ornamental). Persimmon seeds…


Celebrate With Fat Flushing Foods to Speed Slimming During the Holidays

Christmas, New Year’s, and all their celebratory indulgences are in our midst. Thankfully, there are special Fat Flushing superfoods that can help fix dietary misgivings, curb cravings and restore optimum weight and well-being better than any “magic bullet”. Fat Flushing Foods will help flush out stubborn fat stores no other diet can. Nutritionally dense, Fat…


Do You Really Need That Multivitamin, or Is It Just a Waste?

The scenario of widespread disease has been slowly but surely infiltrating our society, and whether it was on purpose or by accident, the results have been catastrophic to every living thing on the planet. Whether it is depleted soils, chemically driven agriculture, prescription medications, GMOs, or treated water, we have erroneously believed those in authoritative positions…


Healthy Eating Made Easy

Our streets are crammed with coffee, donut, and fast food establishments due to our insatiable desire for quick, convenient energy-on-the-go. They solve the convenience problem and provide a short term energy solution through stimulation. Unfortunately, consumption of stimulating, nutrient-deficient food can occur for only a limited time before the body becomes either exhausted or sick….


Investors Push Food & Drink Companies, Governments Over ‘Nutrition Crisis’

LONDON—Investors managing $12.4 trillion in assets on Tuesday called for governments and companies to accelerate the shift to promoting healthier food and drink to help fix what they described as a “global nutrition crisis.” Poor-quality diets are a leading cause of death and disease and carry individual, societal and economic costs that impact the value…