Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss associated with ageing. The macula is a part of the eye that is responsible for the sharp vision we need for fine details like reading. It is the deterioration of Read more...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by inflammation and the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. In order to maintain a healthy weight to reduce the load placed on joints it is important to eat the appropriate amount of calories Read more...
Dietary guidelines have changed and no longer define the exact amount of cholesterol allowed in a persons’ diet. (1) This can seem confusing when for years the message has been to cut foods high in cholesterol from your diet. Read more...
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage and some people have no symptoms associated with the nerve damage but others’ may be plagued by persistent symptoms of pain, tingling, numbness and even loss of feeling. This can occur in all Read more...
Are you considering adding more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet? Have you considered experimenting with amazing green foods such as wheat grass, kale, mustard greens and nutritional powerhouses such as chlorophyll and spirulina? Read more...
Have you had Chia yet? My hope is that you have! Chia is a natural super food that does so much good for your body and your mind. To begin, chia has more omega-3 fatty acids in a 3.5 tablespoon serving than a typical serving of Read more...
Here are a handful of things raw foods have done for me that I hope they will do for you: Raw foods are alive and they have improved my nutrition. They are not heated or cooked. Cooking denatures enzymes and depletes nutrients. Read more...
You practice Paleo and you are a primal practitioner in all you do. Your food is clean, your workouts are functional and you live a balanced happy life. You read labels, scrutinize ingredients and take your time preparing foods Read more...
Here are some of the yummiest, healthiest and probably lesser known foods you should be eating. Don’t let the exotic sounding names deter you, in this New Year these are the foods a healthy body needs and that you should definitely Read more...
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) (Pasiakos, September 2013) consuming more protein may protect you from losing muscle mass while trying Read more...
