♠ Prepare for success by turning your refrigerator into a lean, mean, clean machine. If you’ve ever seen the 1984 film “Ghostbusters” movie, you’ll remember the scene where Sigourney Weaver’s character hears growling coming from her refrigerator. She opens it to discover a supernatural scene inside, complete...
Read More♠ Given up animal foods? How to ensure you don’t get to stage four. The damage could be irreversible. ♠ If you recently switched to a 100% plant-based diet, you can relax for quite some time. The adult liver can store enough vitamin B12 to last 1–5 years....
Read More↓ The eating style ichiju-sansai offers lessons in portion size and nutrition According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Obesity Update released in 2017, more than one in two adults and nearly one in six children are overweight or obese in OECD member countries. Despite this global...
Read More↓ There’s a simple thing you can do to control systemic inflammation: focus on nutrition, with delicious foods like berries. Here’s what to choose, and what to skip. Health is complicated these days. We are discovering we’re made up of interlocked systems that are all sharing the...
Read More↓ Getting to know natto, a sticky, stinky, superfood rich in probiotics. It’s sticky and ...
Read MoreWhen it comes to the essentials of life, what do you need? Most would argue, “Food, water, air, shelter and sleep.” Seems pretty straightforward, right? Unfortunately, in today’s busy world, food is not so straightforward. Much of it is over-processed, high in fat and lacking in essential...
Read MoreUnderstanding this science allows us to make dietary choices that effectively send our bodies into repair and longevity mode. Last week, I discussed the new science regarding reduced protein consumption. This week, we’re going to look at the rationale behind it. Some 2 billion years ago, the first...
Read MoreGet the most lutein by juicing this green super vegetable. The cartoon character Popeye the Sailor famously popped open cans of spinach to restore his strength, but if we could be so bold as to give him some advice, he should really put fresh spinach into...
Read More↓ In a world that pushes toward the complex, there are still simple ways to stay healthy. ↓ Is it 8 to 12 reps to build muscle or 15 for size? Legumes, Paleo or not… discuss. Two doctors, two opinions on salt. Ugh. When it comes to achieving...
Read More↓ Here are six tasty ways to boost your intake of lutein. ↓ If you’ve been meaning to eat more greens, a new study out from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign may give you the extra nudge you need. It found that middle-aged people with higher levels...
Read MoreGreen tea is said to support everything from weight loss to healthy skin and normal aging, but does the science really support the hype? ↓ If someone told you that a leaf could reduce fat mass, reduce muscle soreness, and promote overall well-being, what leaf would you...
Read More↓ If you've ever wondered if intermittent fasting is right for you, check out these great health and fitness benefits that show just how effective fasting can be to help you reach your goals! ↓ "Intermittent fasting" refers to periods of fasting followed by periods of feeding. The...
Read MoreAs we look at labels, it's important to understand what we are actually putting into our bodies, and why artificial sweeteners are harmful. ↓ ↓ While they were originally formulated as a way to allow people to “have their cake and eat it too,” artificial sweeteners are now...
Read MoreWhats the Main Difference Between Quinoa and Couscous? ↓ Because of their round shape and similar texture, many people often wonder what the difference is between couscous and quinoa. Although they might be comparable in appearance and culinary applications, quinoa and couscous are actually from completely different foods. ↓ Below we...
Read MoreJust how important is vitamin C? Research shows vitamin C has antioxidant, immune-boosting, and recovery-enhancing properties you just can't ignore! ↓ While all vitamins and minerals are incredibly important for normal body function, few stand out quite as much as vitamin C. This vitamin has a variety...
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but I’m excited about fall. Don’t get me wrong, I love the sun and beach and we are in the middle of an October heat wave this week with 89-degree weather, lord help me. But I’m ready to put away...
Read MoreIt’s not hard — meet your daily fiber needs with our sample dietary fiber meal plan. ↓ Yep, that dreaded Fiber word still continues to surface, even for those who practice a “clean, whole foods” diet. Back when the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 was released, dietary fiber...
Read More3 Nutritional and Eating Guidelines for a Pre-workout Session ↓ Some people think they can just eat whatever they want before exercising or working out. others don’t think about it at all. ↓ What you take into your body before you put yourself through a routine is absolutely critical...
Read MoreThe Best Things in Life are Free (5 Nutrition FREEBIES) ↓ “Every time I visit, I spend about half my paycheck,” a friend told me, referring to a popular Los Angeles gourmet grocer well known for fabulous grass-fed beef, wild salmon, organic everything, and top-notch prices to...
Read More↓ Quick Question: What Are Omega-3s and Why Do You Need Them? If you like a good conspiracy story, you’re going to love this… ↓ Back in the 80s, fitness and diet gurus preached the value of eating fat-free to prevent heart disease and weight gain. (Anybody else remembers...
Read More◊ Why The Dieting Mentality Can Prevent You From Losing Weight ◊ Recently, I overheard two elderly ladies discussing how every morning they weigh themselves and how this is actually a good thing because, of course, they’re not happy with the number and this motivates them to be...
Read More♥ RECIPE This is the smoothie I make most often. It’s all plant food, and so has a seriously low number of kilojoules (calories), yet delivers some serious nutrition. It has B group vitamins for energy, folate for cell protection, vitamin C for immune function and healthy skin,...
Read More↓ Type 2 Diabetes - Do Genes and Diet Interact? ↓ Much has been written on how genes affect our body and how nutrition affects us, but what about genes and nutrition together? According to research reported on in the British Journal of Nutrition in January 2017, genes...
Read More♠ Is Finding An Efficient Weight Loss Program Difficult? No, You Simply Have To Know What To Look For! ♠ Finding An Effective Weight Loss Program Are you among the millions of unhappy individuals-- dissatisfied with that you have been trying, without success, to lose weight? Have you attempted...
Read More♠ By Mark Macdonald, ZEN Brand Ambassador & New York Times Best Selling Author We hear about foods we should avoid, but rarely do we actually know why. The reasons you cut something permanently or temporarily from your nutrition plan do matter. Many foods cause your body to...
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