Autumn and winter eating is something to look forward to. It is the ideal time to savor comfort food, and some of the best is …
Why You May Want to Try a Gluten-Free Diet
Gluten may be one of the more difficult foods to avoid, as it is such a ubiquitous part of the Western diet. When you think …
Green Tea’s Special Antioxidants
More and more studies are finding a host of health benefits for those who drink green tea. And it’s not a new concept; for centuries, …
Why It’s Important to Eat Breakfast
While it may be tempting to skip breakfast in order to get a few extra minutes of sleep in the morning, numerous studies indicate that …
The Dangers of Diet Soda
The ads for soda with “zero calories” are very tempting. The only other beverage that can boast that desirable feature is water, and while it …
Why You Should Eat More Beans
Beans are one of those foods that are easy to pass over at the grocery store. Sure, they’re cheap, but with big cuts of meat …
Honey for Health
One of nature’s sweetest “superfoods”, honey has been a mainstay in people’s lives for centuries. Not only is it tasty in foods such as oatmeal, …
The Health Benefits of Probiotics
Beneficial bacteria play a major role in keeping us healthy. A recent study that examined the gut flora of elderly people found that the greater …
Reduce Sodium But Don’t Cut Out the Salt
There is little doubt that we get far too much sodium in our diet. This includes not only adults, but children as well. A recent …