OK–so are we really surprised by this?? But, good to know that research is confirming common sense. Please choose water or teas in place of sodas and juices. Add a few slices of fruit to your water for some additional flavor–lemons are common, but peaches and cucumber slices also provide […]
Nutrition and Diet
Eating for a Better Brain
This is a great diet to start building a healthier brain. Dr. Terry Wahls has recovered from progressive multiple sclerosis by diet changes!! Click here to learn more about her amazing recovery and her diet recommendations.
Organic vs. Non-Organic
The recent Stanford conclusion that organic food is no better than non-organic food is filled holes. For example, “Not included in the publicly-available abstract or press release was the fact that pesticide residues were found in 7 percent of organics and 38 percent of conventional foods. In relative terms, that’s […]
Benefits of Coffee
There seems to be an increasing amount of evidence for the health benefits of coffee. In this report, coffee is shown to reduce pain. It’s interesting that they consider this a new finding–over-the-counter medications such as Excedrin have know this for years.
Another Caution with Alcohol Consumption
Please limit your alcohol content–research is showing an increased risk of an early stroke with heavy drinking. Change to a non-alcoholic version–this might help your blood pressure, too!!
Reduce Your Blood Pressure
Drink your red wine daily–but make it non-alcoholic red wine!! Research has shown that there is a greater benefit in those with high blood pressure with non-alcoholic red wine than with “regular” red wine. the alcohol content is suspected to offset the benefits of the antioxidants in the wine.
Mood and Food!
Interesting research revealing that our brains cannot tell the difference between what causes “repulsion” or “contentment”. In other words, to quote this article, “‘Your brain can’t tell the difference between something that tastes bad and something that makes you feel morally violated,’ says Kendall Eskine, a cognitive psychologist”. Our attitudes […]
Antiobiotics Negate Sausage Preservatives
The gist: Residual antibiotics given to animals end up negating the efforts to use bacteria to keep uncured sausage safe. Curious: read more here.
Green Tea News
Just more reasons to be including healthy green tea in your daily diet! Click here.
Coconut Oil–For Teeth, Too
New studies are revealing that coconut oil may also be beneficial for the health of your teeth, too! Read more here.
