Sports drinks are popular for rehydration and as a way to replace lost electrolytes. But is there a healthier alternative? In this article, you’ll discover why you should trade your favorite sports drink in for coconut water.
In the past, eggs have had a bad reputation for being unhealthy due to fears that eating them increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, eggs have been vindicated. In fact, they have some surprising health and nutritional benefits. Here are some that may surprise you.
One way to lower your risk of health problems, including cancer, is to eat a healthy diet. In fact, experts believe that we can prevent at least 30% of cancers through lifestyle. Do some sources recommend eating an antioxidant-rich diet? Is there evidence that antioxidants reduce the risk of cancer. Find out what a new study shows.
You’ve probably heard that green and white tea is a good source of antioxidants but how many of those antioxidants actually reach your tissues where they can offer benefits? Find out what research shows about tea as a reliable source of antioxidants.
Berries – are they part of your diet? Read on and discover five scientifically backed reasons that berries in all shapes and colors belong on your plate and why you should eat berries.
There are various strategies for exercise recovery after workout. However, certain approaches could actually interfere with the positive adaptations you get from a workout. Here are three you should know about.
Despite the fact that high-intensity interval training workouts are usually brief, they improve exercise endurance similarly to sustained periods of moderate-intensity exercise. Now, researchers believe they know why. You’ll also discover why you shouldn’t load up on antioxidants prior to a HIIT training session.
We think of antioxidants as being protective against free radicals, disease and against aging – but can you get too much of a good thing? This article looks at the role antioxidants play in health and why antioxidant supplements may actually be harmful.
Antioxidants – we think of them as always being beneficial, but there may be times when you want to limit the amount of antioxidants you consume. One of those times is right before a workout. Here’s why.
Sprouted grains are trendy right now. Visit a health food store or natural food market and you’ll find a sprouted grain flour, sprouted grain cereals, and even sprouted grain pasta. The question is whether sprouted grains offer more nutrition than unsprouted whole grains. Find out what research shows.
The world of food continues to get more confusing. For example, do you know the difference between functional foods and fortified foods? If not, read on and discover what each is, how they differ from each other, and their potential impact on your health.
Is aging a product of oxidative stress and free radicals – or IS it? This article discusses the evidence for and against the free radical theory of aging and the role free radicals play in health, aging and longevity.
