7 Research Supported Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet.…
In 1524, Giovanni da Verrazzano, a Florentine navigator who explored the Cape Fear River valley for France, first spotted muscadines in North Carolina. He wrote in his logbook that he saw “many vines growing naturally there.” European explorers to the New…
“The milk we drink today is quite unlike the milk our ancestors were drinking.” -Dr. Ganmaa During a presentation back in December, Ganmaa Davaasambuu, a physician, Ph.D. in environmental health, and working scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health,…
We keep hearing about Vitamin D. There is a lot of research to support our need for Vitamin D. But how much do we really need? How do we know? And then, how do we get our Vitamin D levels…
Why do we supplement? Better yet, why should we supplement? Well, I have to assume you’re here because you believe on some level that nutrition is important for the human body. In that case, the answer is very simple. The…
Busy Bodies. The adult body is made up of 100 trillion cells, 206 bones, 600 muscles and 22 internal organs. Every square inch of the human body has about 19 million skin cells and every HOUR about 1 billion cells…
Take my word for it! The school ‘daze’ is an epidemic. I’ve been a teacher for 20 years, and whether my classroom was children, teens or adults, the school ‘daze’ is very real. Daze by definition is haze, unable to…
Yes, it does when we’re talking about nutrients and their absorption. Disappointed? Don’t be. Absorption of nutrients is key to ALL body functions. It’s not just about ‘taking’ supplements or eating right. It’s about absorbing the nutrients in them. What…
You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even…
Do you know a man who is a stand out fitness or nutrition role model and an all-around inspiration for living well? If so, we want to hear about him — even if it’s you! To encourage recognition and awareness…
