6 Ways to Save Money When Eating Organic
Are you concerned about the pesticides in your food but can’t afford to eat organic? Find out why organic foods cost more, and discover six ways to eat organic when you’re on a budget.
March 11, 2012
Category: Blog
Prebiotics: Keeping Your Intestinal Flora Healthy
We’ve all heard of probiotics – the beneficial bacteria that reside in our intestines and on our skin. But have you ever wondered what they eat? Probiotics protect us in many ways, but to have healthy populations, you need to feed them. This article explains what prebiotics are and where to get them.
March 11, 2012
Probiotics: Can Friendly Bacteria Help You Lose Weight?
Can friendly bacteria called probiotics help you lose weight? It’s an intriguing idea that gut bacteria might help with weight control. Find out what research shows about a link between the two and why it’s important to eat more probiotic-rich foods.
March 11, 2012
6 Natural Sources of Probiotics
Are you getting enough probiotics in your diet? If not, here are six natural sources of probiotics you can buy at your local supermarket or health food store. It’s better than swallowing a supplement.
March 11, 2012
How Does Exercise Lower Blood Pressure?
Aerobic exercise helps to reduce blood pressure as well as some blood pressure medications, but how does it do it? The secret lies in a gas produced by cells lining the inner aspect of blood vessels during exercise. Find out more about this gas and how it keeps your heart healthy.
March 11, 2012
Can a Compound in Apples and Onions Increase Exercise Endurance?
Can a natural compound found in apples and onions boost exercise performance? Find out what research shows about quercetin, a natural plant compound, and its effects on exercise endurance. You’ll also discover other health benefits of eating more quercetin-rich foods.
March 11, 2012
Obesity Rates: Are We Winning the Battle?
Are obesity rates starting to stabilize? A recent report suggests that rates of obesity among adults increased less than expected and appear to have stabilized in children. Are we winning the obesity battle? Find out what the latest statistics show.
March 11, 2012
4 Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef That Are Not Contained in Grain-Fed
Years ago, most people didn’t know the difference between grass-fed beef and grain-fed beef. Today, the grass-fed beef industry is booming and continues to grow in popularity. A growing awareness of the health benefits that pastured beef has to offer is spreading like wildfire. As a result, it is popping up in supermarkets everywhere.
March 11, 2012
How to Improve the Taste and Nutrition of Ground Beef
Ground beef is one the staple meats of American cooking. It’s the main ingredient in everything from hamburgers to meat loaf and is a primary ingredient in many other dishes as well. Unlike steaks and other beef cuts, you can’t just trim the fat out of ground beef because it’s mixed it with the meat but there’s still plenty of ways to turn it into a healthier dish while making it taste even better.
March 11, 2012
Nine Fascinating Health Benefits of Carrots
Carrots are sweet, crunchy vegetables that are often eaten raw or found on the side of meat dishes. However, they also have some surprisingly important health benefits that are seldom discussed. Read on to discover how eating more carrots can improve your quality of life and help you to live for longer.
March 11, 2012
Triple Bean Body Fuel
A healthy high fibre meal that is both tasty and filling – ideal for re-fuelling after workouts!
March 11, 2012
Late-Night Eating: Does It Increase Your Risk for Weight Gain?
Are you a late-night snacker? Whether or not it contributes to weight gain is still under debate, but it’s not a good habit. Find out what causes you to snack after dark and how to break the habit.
March 4, 2012