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| 9/15/2010 |
What's on your dinner plate? For many Americans, there's a 6 to 8 oz piece of meat, a scoop of rice or potatoes, and a small mound of canned or frozen/reheated vegetables (usually green beans or peas). Slight variations occur, often omitting the vegetable entirely. If you lived in Greece, Crete or southern Italy, you'd be digging your fork into a much different meal-one that's now considered part of the healthiest eating styles known to man: the Mediterranean Diet. Read More |
| 9/9/2010 |
If you're ready to make the transition to a healthier way of life, it may be hard to know exactly where to start. These four easy tips can help get you on the right track toward good health, today! Read More |
| 9/2/2010 |
Aging may be a natural process, but that doesn't mean we don't try our best to fight its effects. From wrinkled skin to declining memory, many of the natural results of aging can be countered by healthy habits, such as proper nutrition. Read on to find out which foods may have the anti-aging answer you've been searching for. Read More |
| 8/25/2010 |
Replacing refined or added sugars in your diet with low-calorie substitutes may benefit your waistline. But are sugar-free sweeteners safe? Read on to discover the pros and cons of several natural and artificial sugar substitutes. Read More |
| 8/19/2010 |
If you're confused about probiotics, you're not alone. Yogurts, breakfast cereals, energy bars and juices are all being marketed for their probiotic content-and the "buzz" is that you'll have better digestion, a healthy immune system and more energy if you consume them. But do these products really benefit health? Read More |
| 8/12/2010 |
While there's no question that antioxidants can certainly be useful, there is conflicting evidence about their effectiveness as stand-alone nutrients. New research has shown that specific combinations of multiple antioxidants may be the key to supporting overall health, especially cardiovascular function. Read More |
| 8/4/2010 |
Lack of sleep is a complaint shared by more than a quarter of the U.S. population. While effects such as moodiness, decreased alertness and impaired performance are well known to those who toss and turn or simply stay up too late, the more serious consequences of sleep deprivation often go unnoticed. Besides feeling cranky and tired, people who lack adequate sleep may be at risk for a number of health problems. Read More |
| 7/29/2010 |
What effect do certain nutrients have against cognitive and neurological dysfunction? Several new studies have uncovered an association between two key vitamins and cognitive decline. Read More |
| 7/21/2010 |
A recent study on chocolate and sadness revealed something not too surprising: people who are feeling down tend to eat more chocolate. Who hasn't occasionally turned to a candy bar or bowl of ice cream when a bad mood strikes? But the findings also present an interesting question. Is eating chocolate a fix for feeling blue or just a reaction to feeling down and dejected? Read More |
| 7/14/2010 |
Are your nutritional supplements living up to their maximum potential? Get the most out of your supplement regimen by taking your vitamins, minerals and herbs correctly, and by considering how each supplement will interact with everything you put into your body. Read More |
*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.
You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
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