Food fuels the body. It can also heal the body, and now research is showing that certain foods can even extend the length (and quality) of our lives! Berries, olives, fish, vegetables, dairy, nuts, and whole grains have all been touted as life-extenders. Fresh berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are packed with antioxidants, and have a lower … [Read more...] about Could These Foods Help You Live Longer?
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Forgetful? Boost Memory With These Tips
Can’t remember where you left your keys? Did you forget to put milk on your grocery list… again? Drive right past the gas station on your way home when you noticed this morning that your tank is almost empty? It can be difficult to remember all those little every-day life things. Sometimes you feel like your brain just isn’t working. However, there are several simple ways to … [Read more...] about Forgetful? Boost Memory With These Tips
Even Short Walks Make A Big Difference!
Research is now linking regular walks with lower risk of death from diabetes, heart disease, respiratory diseases, and some forms of cancer. While many Americans fall short of the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity per week, the great news is, these findings are found in individuals who walk less than two hours per week. Proof that even a short walk each day can … [Read more...] about Even Short Walks Make A Big Difference!
Is Your Diet Missing These 7 Important Nutrients?
Nutritional newsflash – the majority of American diets are missing seven or more essential nutrients! Before you reach for that bottle of supplements, why not try eating those missing nutrients for breakfast, lunch and dinner instead? Yes, the best way to get quality nutrition is not in a bottle, it’s in eating whole, clean foods. Let’s review a few! “If you want to grow … [Read more...] about Is Your Diet Missing These 7 Important Nutrients?
Are Salads Truly The Healthier Choice?
Trying to be healthier by eating salads? While it’s true that vegetables are nutritious, the “salad” most commonly enjoyed here in the U.S. is nothing but lettuce and creamy dressing… and healthy it is not. Salads do have the potential to propel you forward in your journey to health, they just have to be constructed the right way. “Lettuce” break the salad down one bite at a … [Read more...] about Are Salads Truly The Healthier Choice?