Milk and milk alternatives Not too long ago, the only thing you could expect to drown your cereal in was whole cow’s milk. Now, cow’s milk comes in all sorts of varieties: whole milk, 2 percent, 1 percent, skim...
Attention, diabetics: It’s time to add dates to your shopping list. These sweet, bite-sized, wrinkly fruits are classified with a low glycemic index, according to a study published in the Nutrition Journal. For people who need to watch their blood...
Why are cytokines produced? Cytokines are small proteins that almost all cells (especially epithelial and endothelial cells) can produce in response to some stimulus. Injured, infected, or diseased tissue cells secrete chemokine types of cytokines. Pro-inflammatory cytokines are crucial to the immune system...
When it comes to citrus fruits, oranges and lemons are most popular. But there is another fruit that is often underestimated. The grapefruit is a citrus fruit that has some powerful health benefits. In fact, grapefruit is known as...
Adding strawberries to your yogurt is a great way to sweeten the experience. A handful of pistachios makes a delicious snack. But beyond satisfying your taste buds, these foods may help prevent you from gaining weight over time! New...
Why are We So Low in Energy? We are in a race against time. I speak of the time required to get Americans healthy enough and reduce obesity and fatigue. We need to learn to fuel well! Our typical...
Introduction When you look on a food or supplement label, chances are you’ll see ingredients you’ve never heard of. Some you might not even be able to pronounce. Though several of these may make you feel hesitant or suspicious,...
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of severe, lifelong disability. Learning the warning signs of a stroke is essential to minimizing the consequences of this potentially life-threatening event. People...
“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance: pray, love, remember.” This line from Hamlet depicts that Shakespeare, the renowned writer, knew of some of rosemary’s magical benefits.Long after Shakespeare’s time, various studies also have confirmed many health benefits of rosemary, whether...
It wasn’t too long ago that most gastroenterologists would dismiss chronic digestive problems that couldn’t be identified with a colonoscopy and tell patients that it is “all in your head”. Now, we have started to realize the importance of...
