A lot of people have problems absorbing nutrients and with breaking down the food they eat due to problems with their digestive system. This is not an uncommon problem that is more often than not blamed to a low level of stomach acid, or a lack of enzymes that are essential in the breaking down [...]

What is sad about people who are suffering from diabetes is that many of them remain undiagnosed mainly because of lack of knowledge on the disease and lack of resources to even visit a doctor and know their real condition. In fact, more often than not, “diabetics” or the people who are suffering from diabetes [...]

(ARA) – Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. While heart-related illnesses are widespread, the good news is that your lifestyle choices can have a significantly positive effect on your overall heart health.
“You can easily improve overall heart health with a few, simple lifestyle [...]

In today’s world technology seems to have taken over our homes. With video games and computers, that hinders our kids and even ourselves from going outside and being active.

Spring is the time when flowers bloom, green grass is growing and trees are full of leaves again. Unfortunately, as all the plants and trees are blooming, so are spring allergies. There are 36 million Americans who are affected by hay fever or allergic rhinitis during the spring season. Many of these allergies are triggered [...]

As the body ages, fat begins to find its way to places not so much of our choosing. If you’ve been battling problem fat areas on your hips, stomach or even back, the good news is that yes, it is possible to make those problem spots go away.
Here are three basic steps to saying goodbye [...]

Staying on track with your weight is difficult. You might be tempted to skip breakfast as a way to save calories, but this plan usually backfires. Bypass breakfast and you’ll end up being ravenous and unable to make smart eating decisions at lunch.

Want to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease? Managing your cholesterol can help.

What do you think of when you think of raisins? Sure, you know they are tasty and nutritious, but does anything else come to mind?

When the munchies hit at 3 p.m. what do you do? Do you leave your desk and head to the vending machine? Does the thought of the approaching swimsuit season leave you caught between hunger and dread?

(ARA) – You have probably heard that omega-3s are good for you, particularly the omega-3 fat DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Surprisingly, despite all of the reported health benefits of DHA, the American population is not getting enough of this important nutrient. In fact, the U.S. has one of the lowest average intakes of DHA in the [...]

Whether you’re on a special diet or just looking to eat in an interesting, healthful way, there’s no reason to settle for boring combos. A well-made salad should deliver a lively interplay of flavors and textures.

If you’ve been hearing more lately about a raw food diet and wondering what it is or if it’s right for you, here are a few reasons why you should consider it.
First of all I went on a raw food diet more than nine years ago after a breast cancer diagnosis. I had multiple ailments [...]