Nutrition and Fitness
Forget Fad Diets – Create a Personalized Diet Just For You
The 'Perfect' diet is like a mirage that might seem attractive in the beginning but sets you up to eventually be disheartened and discouraged. The bitter truth is that there is not one perfect diet…
Micronutrients for Health: Are You Getting Your Share?
There’s much more that goes in your body than meets the eye. Metabolic reactions, communication between the brain and other organs all happen by the second. And, what are that powers these pathways…
Why should you soak your beans? The Impact of Lectins on Health
“In 1988 a hospital launched a healthy eating day in its staff canteen at lunchtime. One dish contained red kidney beans, and 31 portions were served. At 3 pm one of the customers, a surgical…
The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners : A Complete Guide
Artificial Sweeteners are probably the most controversial public health issue as research keeps mounting on its effectiveness. On one hand, are studies sponsored by the artificial sweetener industry…
Elixir of Life: Top 8 Health Benefits of Honey
For ages, honey has been used as a staple, both in food and medicine. The reason is that it is very rich in plant compounds and provides several benefits. It is particularly used as a healthy…