Liz Vaccariello, author of The Digest Diet, explains how you can lose weight fast by eating foods you already shop for. I remember pouring over the astonishing research on MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids) for Flat Belly Diet! and feeling so excited that I had stumbled upon a nutrient that helped … Read more
Older adults who take vitamin D and calcium supplements may live a bit longer than their peers, a new research review suggests. Researchers found that older adults who were given vitamin D and calcium supplements were 9 percent less likely to die over three years than those given placebo pills. Vitamin … Read more
Not a fan of yogurt or milk? Try these excellent foods to get enough bone-building, fat-burning calcium. Long touted as a bone builder, more recently calcium has been shown to help control hunger and reduce body fat, and linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, healthy blood pressure … Read more
Calcium is for Healthy Bones and Healthy Heart. Most people think that calcium is a mineral only for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. But there’s more to calcium, it is also an essential to the regulation of our heart’s rhythm, blood clotting and the transmission of nerve impulses … Read more
Spinach is thought to have originated in ancient Persia (Iran). Spinach is a leafy green vegetable with delicate texture and jade green colour provide more nutrients than any other food. Although spinach is available throughout the year their season runs from March through May and from September through October when … Read more
If you’ve ever taken a medication to try to fight menstrual symptoms, you may have noticed that it doesn’t always work, at least not for long. Basically, medications only treat the pain, not the actual issue. Not only that, but they contain harsh chemicals, often come with side effects and … Read more
When you’re pregnant, your eating habits become more important than ever. They affect your health, the way you feel, and, of course, your baby! Your baby’s organs need the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fats to develop properly, so you should pay special attention to your diet. What is … Read more
A common misconception is that your bones are strengthened only from calcium. This is not completely true. Calcium does strengthen bones; however, super foods play a huge role in your bone health. Eating a healthy diet also helps in the prevention of osteoporosis, a painful disease where your bones deteriorate … Read more
An orange is one of the most common citrus fruits liked by one and all. It is widely grown in warmer climates, and distributed worldwide. The best part about an orange is that it is a predigested food and is thus readily absorbed in the blood. It produces heat and … Read more
It’s a lesson many learned early in life: drink your milk to build strong, healthy bones. Moms and dads recognize the importance of milk – which is rich in calcium and other nutrients – in their growing kids’ diet. Unfortunately, that message often is lost later in life. Karen Hudson, … Read more