The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) recently updated their cholesterol guidelines to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases (Stone, November 12, 2013). This is the first major change [ ... ]
Class is in session, let’s learn Sushi! Sushi is an excellent source of heart healthy Omega 3 fatty acids and can be a low-calorie protein dense option if you really know the in’s and out’s of it. But, If you are like [ ... ]
If you are feeling under the weather, tired or just a bit out of sorts, here are four great fruits that instantly help the body feel better. Bursting with antioxidants, vitamins and enzymes, these fruity favorites are the tasty [ ... ]
If you are looking for an amazing way to improve your health, how about giving your body what it needs most, Coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) just happens to be the most ubiquitous molecule in the body and offers the mitochondrial [ ... ]
Vitamin C plays an active role in preventing Gout. Gout, a form of arthritis, results from the build-up of uric acid. Uric acid is a waste product in the blood and is caused by a diet rich in fatty, processed and sugary foods. [ ... ]
Evening primrose is a plant that is native to North America. The plant has historically been used medicinally to treat skin issues, such as bruising and wound healing. The oil extracted from evening primrose is a natural source [ ... ]
Hydrogenated oils offer many benefits to food manufacturers, chief of which are increased shelf life and low cost in comparison to animal fats. However, they are not necessarily a better choice for our health. Hydrogenated oils [ ... ]
Audrey Hepburn said, “The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart…” Quotes like these are abundant and it is no wonder why, because the eyes really do express emotion as [ ... ]
Brussel sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, turnips, radishes, among others are vegetables that belong to a family of plants called Cruciferae, typically called cruciferous. Cruciferous vegetables have long been presented as a nutritious [ ... ]
According to the CDC approximately 16% of Americans aged 40 or older have cataract, which is a deterioration of proteins in the lens of the eye that results in cloudiness across the lens of the eye and impairs vision. (1) Oxidative [ ... ]
