If you’ve ever gone on a diet, you know why 95% of them fail.
It comes down to one word…
Hunger.
You can cut calories for only so long until your brain revolts. It increases food cravings to the point where you can’t help but eat more.[1]
But researchers have found that one food can control your mind to make you better able to resist cravings.… Read More
We all know that eating organic foods is an important part of staying healthy.
Chemicals on conventionally grown foods are linked to a long list of serious illnesses. They include cancer, Parkinson’s, birth defects, brain damage, male infertility, asthma, and diabetes.[1] [2]
And that’s just the beginning.
But the problem for many of us is that organic foods are pricey.… Read More
Raw vegetables are all the rage among many health-conscious people. But cooked vegetables are not always nutritionally inferior.[1]
Many essential nutrients in vegetables are bound inside thick cellular walls. Cooking breaks down these walls and releases the nutrients. This increases their bioavailability. Cooking also softens cellulose fiber, which makes vegetables easier to digest.[2]
Here are five veggies that are actually healthier cooked than raw:
1.)… Read More
Thanksgiving can be a nightmare for people with celiac disease.
While everybody else looks forward to stuffing themselves, someone with gluten issues must worry about which dishes are safe and which may contain wheat, which causes their digestive system to go haywire.
Now, a new two-part study shows that celiac sufferers not only don’t have to fret about the main dish on Thanksgiving, they may want to go for seconds.… Read More
For years, we’ve been praising the virtues of an extraordinary beverage. Studies show it fights cancer, arthritis, dementia, anxiety, and more.[1]
Researchers have found that green tea may be the healthiest thing you can put in your body.
One study found that it may be even more beneficial than previously believed. Green tea was shown to promote weight loss, stable blood sugar, and better memory.… Read More
Spinach and kale have been touted for years as superfoods. They are low in calories and loaded with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, iron, and vitamins K, A, and B6.
All of these are great for your heart and overall health and fitness.
But researchers have found that the greatest benefits of these leafy greens might be keeping your brain sharp.
Both vegetables are rich in a relatively obscure nutrient called lutein.… Read More