A recent study performed at Ohio State University has shown a correlation between air pollution and increased abdominal fat. Mice exposed to air pollution similar to that of big cities showed visible gains in body fat, both abdominal and visceral, around the organs, in only 10 weeks time. They also exhibited higher incidences of insulin […]

Fish has many nutritional benefits. It is high in protein, low in saturated fat, and contains the valuable omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are very helpful in decreasing inflammation levels and are integral in brain and heart health. The lower calorie, higher nutrient content may be […]

Numerous studies, which began back in 1935, were shown that restricting caloric intake might slow down aging, reduce age related chronic diseases, and extend lifespan. In fact, calorie restriction is the only regimen shown in a laboratory to extend lifespan. The studies were conducted using numerous species including rodents and primates (which are close biological […]

Vitamin D is one of nature’s most potent cancer fighting vitamins. Its influences can be found in almost every cell in the body. Amazingly, the liver, kidney, and other tissues in the body can convert vitamin D in your bloodstream into calcitriol, the activated hormonal version of vitamin D. The body can then use it […]

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a study that provides evidence that the use of antibiotics is associated with an increased risk of getting breast cancer. The conclusion: the more antibiotics the women in the study had the higher the risk of breast cancer. The women who had more than 25 prescriptions […]

What’s going on if a person is working out and eating well, but not seeing a change on the scale? If these two are consistently adhered to, rest assured there are changes going on in the body — amazing changes that the number on the scale sometimes does not reflect. Two very important facts everyone […]

Stress is a factor that we don’t usually connect to weight gain. But the connection is, in fact, a very powerful one. Stress can come from many different sources. And when not addressed, chronic stress leads to negative changes in eating habits. It stresses the adrenals and negatively affects hormone levels. It is a well-established […]

Undiagnosed pre-diabetes is one of the most common causes of persistent feelings of mental and physical fatigue. It’s estimated that 100 million Americans have some form of pre-diabetes. In addition, three out of every four American adults are overweight or obese, and diabetes and being overweight go hand in hand. Obesity increases the chances of […]

Almost all nuts and seeds are high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Replacing an unhealthy snack in your daily eating regimen such as chips, bread, sweets, or soda with a handful of seeds or nuts could do wonders to your health. But a lot of people don’t enjoy eating them due to the dry […]

Astaxanthin is one of the most potent and powerful antioxidants available to us and may have significant health benefits. It is a member of the carotenoid family and is a deep red colored phytonutrient synthesized by microalgae. Some of the benefits of this antioxidant include protection against age related macular degeneration, inflammatory conditions, UV protection, […]