In less than 15 years, vitamin D has gone from a near-pariah that could harm you if you took more than 400 i.u. per day to a health miracle – now acknowledged even by mainstream doctors – and likely needed by most people in doses of at least 5,000 i.u. [...]
A particular type of processed food that’s eaten by most of us may be delicious, but its health effects are so serious you shouldn’t go near it. This type of food has been linked to mental health issues, cancer, premature death, cellular aging, heart failure, asthma… The list is mind [...]
We used to think there were just three forms of water - solid, liquid and vapor. But a scientist from the University of Washington has discovered a remarkable fourth form of water. If his research is correct, this new type of water could help solve numerous health issues including headaches, [...]
If you suffer the pains and aches of arthritis, the bacteria in beef may be the source of your problem. That’s right – research now shows that not only is beef implicated in many cases of rheumatoid arthritis, but what you eat – no matter what kind of arthritis you [...]
It's "my idea of a superfood," says Dr. Adam Cunliffe, associate professor in human nutrition at London South Bank University. "Everyone should eat it at least once daily." His sentiments are echoed by Peter Whorwell, professor in medicine and gastroenterology at the University Hospital of South Manchester: "Everyone should be [...]
We’ve known for a while now that our bodies need healthy fats. They improve our cholesterol and keep our brain healthy. They also relieve moodiness and depression. And plenty of research now proves eating healthy fat even helps people lose weight. So which fats are healthy? My top recommendations have [...]
Warmer weather means barbeques and picnics featuring summertime favorites… corn on the cob, ripe juicy tomatoes, and cold potato salad. But a lot of people skip the potato salad. They think it’s bad for them. They’re afraid they’ll pack on pounds that will end up on their hips, belly or [...]
When you eat fast food, your taste buds may be happy, but you probably realize you’re expanding your waistline. Pretty much everyone knows that. But gaining weight may be the least of the troubles these processed foods cause. The real danger? What they do to your immune system. That’s right. [...]
Chips, cookies and crackers. When we think of snacks, unhealthy options are often the first to come to mind. In fact, the word "snack" has acquired a bad taint - even though most people overcome their guilt and snack a lot anyway. Yet some snacks are good for your health. [...]
We’d like to think all fruits and vegetables are good for us, but researchers have discovered that certain ones can sabotage your health, not improve it. I’m talking about the ones that you get out of a can. The results of eating these fruits and vegetables can devastate your digestion. [...]
