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02/14/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Nearly 40 percent of young consumers in America SHUN commercial antiperspirants in favor of “natural” deodorants

There was a time when walking around with deodorant-free – and even unwashed – armpits was quite normal. In fact, deodorants were a commercial failure when they were first launched in the late 1800s, with people believing that bathing regularly, avoiding exercise, staying out of the sun and covering themselves in perfume were the best […]

02/11/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Salmon with a side of GMOs: The FDA approves an Indiana company’s genetically modified salmon and you won’t even know you’re eating it

It’s about to get more difficult to avoid GMOs as the FDA has granted approval to a type of genetically modified salmon that grows faster and requires less feed than natural salmon. This salmon, which is known as AquAdvantage Salmon, is grown not in the Atlantic but inland in indoor tanks in Indiana. The company […]

02/11/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Animal trials find zero-calorie sweeteners during pregnancy wreck gut health and cause liver toxicity

In a bid to have the healthiest pregnancy possible, thereby providing a growing baby with the optimal conditions for good health, many moms-to-be make drastic lifestyle changes, including cutting out caffeine and certain types of cheeses, eating the healthiest possible foods, and exercising regularly. One of the most common changes expecting mothers make is to […]

02/11/2020 / By S.D. Wells

Turn any meat or dairy dish into a healthy plant-based alternative

Are you one of those people who eats meat mainly because of the protein? That was all a myth. You can find plenty of that same protein, that’s much easier to digest by the way, in plant-based foods. Just take a look at the strength of herbivorous horses, deer, elephants and bison. Maybe you just […]

02/08/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

10 Scrumptious ways to enjoy an avocado

If you’re looking for the perfect food to kick off your healthy diet, you can never go wrong with the humble avocado. This green fruit is packed with healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals that all contribute to better heart health, weight control and even healthy aging. Best of all, there are many exciting ways […]

01/27/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

High-fat diets are LITERALLY depressing – here’s why

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines overweight or obesity as the abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that presents a health risk. Obesity is caused by either one of two things: genetics or an increased consumption of high-calorie foods coupled with a sedentary lifestyle. People with obesity suffer from abnormalities characteristic of metabolic syndrome and an increased risk of chronic […]

01/27/2020 / By Bobbi Bruce

You don’t have to be vegan to be deficient in vitamin B12 — here’s what you need to eat

There’s a good reason why health experts constantly remind people to eat a balanced diet: Good nutrition comes from eating the right foods. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nutrition is a critical component of health and development. Good nutrition not only helps build a stronger immune system, it also lowers the risk of diseases and contributes […]

01/04/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

A dynamic duo: Researchers find that an olive oil and veggie combo could explain the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet is a popular diet revolving around the consumption of traditional Mediterranean foods like fish, olive oil, fruits and vegetables. This particular diet boasts a variety of health benefits that all contribute to improving overall health, including improving heart health, helping in weight loss, adjusting metabolism and supporting gut health. While many of […]

01/03/2020 / By S.D. Wells

Medical Discovery 101: Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) mostly caused by consuming chemicalized food

Got chronic widespread pain from an overactive nervous system? If you’re answer is yes, then you’ve been consuming chemicals. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is commonly characterized by doctors very vaguely in an effort to prescribe their patients useless and harmful medications that do nothing to solve the “disorder,” which, believe it or not, is 100% curable. […]

01/03/2020 / By Grace Olson

Avoid foods that contain high-fructose corn syrup to prevent negative side effects like tooth decay and obesity

Most processed food products and drinks today contain either sugar or high fructose corn syrup (HFSC) as sweeteners. According to researchers, the increased consumption of such food products and beverages could be linked to the widespread development of health conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. While most researchers would agree that consuming food and […]

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