About 80 years ago, when vitamin research was in its infancy, scientists began studying vitamin C. They discovered a disease called scurvy that resulted from vitamin C deficiency, and wanted to know just how much vitamin C was necessary for prevention. Their early research revealed this ordinary vitamin’s critical importance [...]
For decades researchers have pointed to the mineral calcium as the key nutritional ingredient for building up bones, along with vitamin D. And while those nutrients are important, they’ve overlooked a fruit that contains natural bone-building compounds that help the body keep up its bone strength as we get older, [...]
When eating a gluten-free diet first became a "thing," it was ridiculed as a fad that would soon fade in popularity. At the time, the conventional medical folks warned that while about one out of every one hundred people had celiac disease, which is an illness-causing autoimmune response to the [...]
If you suffer from chronic pain, you’re far from alone. Studies show that Americans are suffering an epidemic of chronic pain. And it’s steadily getting worse. Research at the University of Buffalo demonstrates that, in people aged 25 to 84, the number of those suffering with chronic pain grew dramatically [...]
Researchers report that about 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough fruit for optimal health.1 Which is a shame, because fruit is a delicious way to get extra nutrients and fiber that can improve your wellness in a big way. And one fruit in particular – the mango – is [...]
There are an abundance of snack foods to choose from, but let’s face it most of them aren’t very healthy. However, there’s one snack food that’s not just healthy, it’s super healthy. Research into this tasty snack has revealed an astonishing list of health benefits that might sound fictional if [...]
Whether you must avoid cow milk or simply choose to, the market featuring milk alternatives is becoming more crowded every year. Since these milk alternatives claim a variety of health benefits it’s hard to figure out which is best for you. Let’s take a closer look at what the science [...]
The tiny flax plant, with its slender stem and pale blue flowers, has benefited humans since the Stone Age. From textiles and oils to grains and medicines, flax has played a significant role in human life throughout history. But it’s the health benefits of the plant’s tiny seed that have [...]
An overwhelming number of studies show that fruits and vegetables improve your health. With one important exception! The best types for your well-being are fresh fruits and vegetables. With an emphasis on the fresh. Because if you eat canned items, you not only lose out on important nutrients – destroyed [...]
A traditional Korean dish that was once only found in specialty stores is now widely available on grocery store shelves. And that’s a good thing, because scientists say kimchi can dramatically improve gut health. Let’s take a closer look at this popular food and its many health benefits. This traditional [...]
