Nutrition

A source of acidophilus

What Are The Benefits of Acidophilus?

· · Nutrition
One of the reasons why yogurt may be considered a healthy snack is that it contains beneficial bacteria called probiotics. Lactobacillus acidophilus, commonly known simply as acidophilus, is one of those healthy bacteria found in yogurt. But what is acidophilus, and what does it do for your body? Acidophilus has been … Read More
cinnamon sticks may have health benefits

5 Possible Health Benefits of Cinnamon

· · Nutrition
Cinnamon has been highly prized since ancient times. You can find references to it in the Bible and on Egyptian papyri. And, at one time in ancient Rome, cinnamon was considered more precious than gold. In fact, this little spice was so treasured that wars were fought over it. Today, … Read More
why breakfast is so important

Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast

· · Nutrition
Why is breakfast so important? If it is, why do so many people, adults and children alike, leave the house in the morning without having breakfast at all? Maybe you feel rushed to put together a meal, think that skipping breakfast with help you to lose weight, or believe it … Read More
a test tube that holds a vitamin d test

What’s the Right Vitamin D Level?

· · Nutrition
We know we need vitamin D: It contributes to healthy muscles and bones and also plays a role in our mental well-being. In fact, new research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) at Trinity associates vitamin D deficiency with a substantially increased risk of depression—more than 75 percent—over … Read More
A scoop of chia seeds

What Are the Health Benefits of Chia Seeds?

· · Nutrition
Did you know that chia seeds can be a replacement for eggs when cooking? It just takes 1 tablespoon of chia to 3 tablespoons of water. Combine and wait five minutes to have a perfect egg substitute with a nutritional supercharge. But what are chia seeds, and why should you … Read More
omega-3 foods

Omega-3 Benefits and Deficiency Symptoms

· · Nutrition
The one supplement most experts recommend to almost everyone—no matter your age, height, weight, or gender—is omega-3 fatty acids. Because of their wide-ranging health benefits, omega-3 supplements are the closest thing we have to a miracle pill. But why? Simply put, omega-3 fatty acids are essential. The body can synthesize … Read More
flax seed

Flax Seed: What Are the Benefits For Your Health?

· · Nutrition
In part one of this article, you learned that flax seeds contain many healthy antioxidants including vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. While there is some controversy over whether or not consuming flax is helpful for preventing cancer, there is a good deal of research which demonstrates how flax seeds may benefit health in many other ways. Diabetes Flax … Read More
juice recipes for energy

5 Juice Recipes for Energy

· · Nutrition
Using one of these five juice recipes for energy each and every morning will help you naturally fight fatigue throughout your work or school day. You can't beat all-natural whole foods, but in today's fast-paced world, juicing for energy is a reasonable alternative. It's quick and easy, giving you some healthy … Read More

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