Does Being Physically Fit Reduce the Risk of a Cold?
Who wants to be sidelined by a nasty cold? Can being physically active lower your risk of developing a cold in the first place! Find out what research shows.
August 12, 2018
Tag: vitamin c
6 Foods You Should Always Cook
There’s a widely held debate about whether it’s healthier to cook foods or eat them raw. Which side is right? In this article, you’ll discover six types of food you should always cook and why.
August 5, 2018
Do You Have a Vitamin C Deficiency?
Vitamin C is an antioxidant vitamin that’s essential for survival and good health. Are you getting enough? Certain lifestyle habits and health conditions increase your risk for this essential vitamin. Should you be getting more than what the guidelines recommend?
January 14, 2018
Are Raw Vegetables Better for You?
Vegetables are good for you however you eat them – but are there advantages to eating raw vegetables over cooked? Find out what science shows and which vegetables you should cook and which you should eat raw.
November 5, 2017
Immune Health: Are You Getting Enough of These Micronutrients?
Cold and flu season is upon is! Certain micronutrients are strongly linked with healthy immune function. Are you getting enough of these essential vitamins and minerals?
October 8, 2017
5 Scientifically Backed Reasons to Eat Berries
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.
June 25, 2017
5 of the Healthiest Summer Fruit & Vegetable Picks
Heading to the farmer’s market for summer produce? Here are five of the healthiest vegetables and summer fruit and what makes them so exceptional.
June 4, 2017
7 Ways to Boost the Nutrient Content of Your Meals Without Adding More Calories
When you’re trying to lose weight, plan what you eat carefully. It’s important to make sure you’re getting enough nutrients. Here are seven ways you can boost the nutrient content of your diet without adding lots of calories.
May 7, 2017
How Many Servings of Fruits and Vegetables SHOULD You Be Eating?
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you eat a day? According to a new study, more is better, even more than the currently recommended five-a-day. Here’s why.
March 5, 2017
Why the Fruits & Vegetables You’re Eating Aren’t as Nutritious as They Could Be
Fruits & vegetables are nutrient-dense foods. Yet, they’re not as nutritious as they once were. Plus, additional nutrients may be lost in storage and preparation. Find out why the nutritional density of produce is dropping and what you can do to maximize the nutritional value of the fruits and vegetables you eat.
January 29, 2017
Intense Exercise and Gelatin: A Good Combo for Your Joints?
Keeping your ligaments and tendons healthy helps you perform better when you work out and as you age. A new study shows a combination of gelatin and exercise might help you build healthier connective tissue, ligaments, and tendons.
December 26, 2016
Does Higher Doses Of Vitamin C Really Lower Your Risk of Catching a Cold?
Should you follow in Linus Pauling’s footsteps and take high doses of vitamin C ? Does vitamin C really lower the risk of colds and upper respiratory infections?
December 26, 2016