On a yearly basis, the Environmental Working Group publishes a list with the 12 produce items with the highest level of pesticide residue of veggies and fruits tested by the USDA. Believe it or not, in 2017, 178 distinct types of pesticides were discovered in the tested products. And, 70 […]
After years of constant beer consumption on bar outings and summer parties, one may wake up one day to realize that their belly is far from flat and that they now have a beer belly. Oh, no! Every consumed beer is around 150 calories that add up fast after hours, […]
Did you know that insufficient levels of vitamin B12 in the body have been linked to serious health problems? These health issues include dementia, Alzheimer’s, depression, and heart disease. Other problems include MS, poor childhood development, autism, infertility, specific types of cancer, and psychological diseases. What Are the Symptoms of […]
Our body is more than 50 percent water. Therefore, water is pivotal for maintaining our bodily functions and it also participates in the breakdown of nutrients and the removal of waste. When the body cannot expel surplus water, it is known as edema or water retention. Though it can be […]
As many of you probably already know, mushrooms are one of the healthiest foods in the world. But, what you may not have known is that they are often used as a powerful natural remedy. Believe it or not, ancient Egyptians referred to mushrooms as the ‘plants of immortality’. And, […]
Beetroot or beet is one of the most popular veggies that we can consume throughout the whole year. Besides a magnificent flavor, beets are also known for their numerous health advantages and rich nutritional profile. When we eat beets, we supply our bodies with pivotal substances, including vitamins A, B, […]
Nowadays, there is a lot of talk about gluten-free diets and some of you who are reading this may be following it. This nutrition appeared as a diet solution for those who are allergic or sensitive to gluten, that is, to products that contain this protein, including wheat. But, according […]
According to mainstream media reports, the fruit known as soursop or graviola is much more than a yummy treat- it may have strong anticancer properties. According to some scientific findings, it can be helpful in the fight against colon, breast, ovarian, lung, liver, prostate, pancreatic, and cervical cancer and lymphoma. […]
Unfortunately, though 24 million individuals have been diagnosed with diabetes, estimates indicate that an additional 5.7 million individuals have diabetes without knowing. Diabetes is an umbrella term for several illnesses associated with the body’s usage of sugar, i.e. glucose. Glucose is pivotal for our health and well-being as it is […]
A body with an acidic pH has a much higher chance of diseases with the lungs, brain, bones, liver, heart, stomach, kidneys, skin, and intestines. Also known as acidosis, when the body lacks alkalinity, it becomes the ideal environment for bad bacteria to thrive. This further elevates the inflammation, one […]