Lectin-free Foods List For Immune Support
These days there are so many ways in which your immune system can become compromised. The good news is, a healthy diet can go a long way towards supporting the health of your immune system. Learn about a lectin-free diet and some great foods to eat each and every day that will also support the […]
Lemons: Can They Support Your Health? You Bet!
When you smell or taste a lemon, what’s the first thing you think of? Sunshine. Summer. Freshness. Even the vibrant skin of the lemon reminds you of light. And that’s a good thing because lemons are good for you. In fact, the health benefits of lemon can go a long way to helping you feeling […]
Potential Health Benefits Of Bitter Melon And Bitter Melon Extract – Should You Add It To Your Diet?
These are not the kind of melons you want to pick and eat straight from the vine, but this is exactly the kind of plant you want to incorporate into your diet. Although “bitter” doesn’t sound terribly appetizing, there is a myriad of health benefits. Health Benefits: Where Does Bitter Melon Come From? Bitter melon, […]
What are the Health Benefits of Taking Zinc Supplements?
Every year during cold and flu season you hear about the benefits of zinc. Do you know that zinc is a trace mineral crucial for several body functions? Growing children need zinc. Now, for a lot of people, worrying about zinc levels aren’t important — they get plenty through the food they eat. But how […]
[NEWS]: Pu-erh Tea Shows Promise in Fighting Metabolic Syndrome
A recent study indicates that a type of polyphenol-rich Chinese tea known as pu-erh (or pu’er, pronounced POO-air) could help fight the effects of metabolic syndrome. This is the name given to a group of conditions that include excess belly fat, abnormal cholesterol levels, increased blood pressure, and more. Metabolic syndrome has been linked to a higher […]
Why You Should Embrace Ground Flaxseed – And 6 Ways To Eat It
There’s a teeny, tiny seed out there that has actually been causing a stir in the health and nutrition world since 3000 BC. That’s right, flaxseed has been around forever. And it’s been considered a superfood since then too. In fact, in the 700s – that’s right, the 700s (not the 1700s) – the king […]
Dr. Gundry’s Vegan Curry Cauliflower Soup Recipe
With record-breaking cold temperatures sweeping much of the U.S., Dr. Gundry’s Curried Cauliflower Soup is the recipe you need. This warm, comforting soup is deceptively creamy, easy to make, and it works well as a hearty vegan dish in the winter. Not only will this soup warm you from head to toe, it’ll help give […]
3 Simple Tips to Get Better Sleep (and fix your sleep cycle)
If I don’t get the sleep I need, I can be really cranky. It’s not that I’m temperamental, it happens to everyone…. So you probably know – it’s a terrible feeling. Now, sleep deprivation can happen as a result of many causes – but if you’re spending too much time staring at screens, or you […]
Prebiotics: Your Complete Guide to Understanding Their Role In Your Health
If you’re not careful, it’s easy to confuse probiotics and prebiotics, since a single letter differentiates the two. But although they work together to maintain gut health, these two microbes differ greatly in purpose and structure. You can read our prebiotic foods guide to learn more. It is also important to learn about the top probiotic foods. […]
Cranberry Seed Oil: The Anti-Aging Skin Secret
They may be small, but don’t let this little red berry fool you – it is a giant when it comes to improving your health and your skin. As one of the few fruits actually native to America and well as in Nordic countries, cranberries are packed full of antioxidants. Cranberry seed oil’s skin nourishing […]