Love quinoa? Ancient Inca warriors believed quinoa increased their stamina, so it shouldn’t be surprising that modern-day nutritionists consider it a superfood. While quinoa is actually a seed, it’s prepared and eaten much like rice and other grains. Even for those trying to reduce their consumption of grains, quinoa may have a place with supplying…
Create a Health Shift with Intermittent Fasting
You’re probably aware that going too many hours between meals can cause a drop in blood sugar that leads to headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. While that’s true, new research shows that planned periods of Intermittent Fasting (IF) or Intermittent Energy Restriction (IER) can be good for your health. This is not…
Experience the Health Benefits of Acorn Squash
Known for its iconic autumn shape and vibrant green speckled-with-yellow color, acorn squash provides an array of nutrients that support optimal health. These include calcium, potassium and magnesium, each one vital to many physiological processes including the formation and regeneration of bone matter and prevention of osteoporosis. They also play a role in energy…
Zap Indigestion with Ginger
Is your belly cranky? Zap indigestion with Ginger (Zingiber officinale). An Asian spice well-known for its sweet and zesty zing, ginger has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation and support metabolism and digestion. IMPROVE INDIGESTION WITH GINGER As a digestive aid, this knobby, horn shaped root has been used in traditional herbal medicine to…
How to Make Bone Broth & Why it Heals (& GIVEAWAY)
If you’re not already consuming bone broth, now is the perfect time to start! Although not new (it was a staple in preindustrial societies and likely the “secret” ingredient in grandma’s chicken soup), bone broth is an inexpensive, nutrient-dense food with myriad health benefits. Whether you’re looking to achieve improved skin tone, strong nails and…
L-Carnitine and Energy for Exercise? What you Need to Know!
Carnitine is a biochemical found in nearly every cell in the human body. There are several forms of carnitine (e.g., L-Carnitine, Acetyl L-carnitine), which have been studied for their effects on the heart and brain, the aging process, energy metabolism in the cells, diabetes, infertility and other medical conditions. L-Carnitine: Energy Production & Metabolism Our…
Can Red Hot Chili Peppers Help You Lose Weight?
Bite into a hot pepper, or chilis, and you’ll instantly feel the ‘flame effect.’ But can these fiery fruits actually boost your metabolism and promote weight loss? To a degree, the scientific answer is yes. Chilies get their heat from an oily chemical compound called capsaicin, which is concentrated in the membrane surrounding the seeds…
Can You Rev-up Your Metabolism?
It’s not unusual to blame your shrink-resistant waistline on a slow metabolism. But that’s not usually the culprit keeping you from reaching your ideal weight. What is Metabolism? Metabolism is your body’s method of converting calories, from the food you eat, into energy needed to power all the physiological processes that keep you alive and…
Easy Detox Drink You Should Be Having Every Day
Detox drinks come in different forms: waters, juices, smoothies, nondairy milks, and tonics, to name a few. Whether you’re looking to cleanse your body, increase your metabolism, improve digestion, boost your energy, prevent disease, balance blood sugar, or satisfy your tastebuds, detox drinks play a role in optimizing health. Don’t waste your money on expensive…
Do You Know How To Sleep? Learn From These Simple Tips
Adults and children alike are spending more time awake late at night to study, work, or have fun. All those late nights may be slowly killing us. More than 20 years of research shows us that sleep is vitally important to physical and mental health. Most of what we know about sleep and health comes…
