Would it not be great if your body could create its own protein? Yes, create those building blocks that your body needs to function. Well, the truth is that your body does create protein. Albeit not all the ones you need. So to help your body along it’s a good idea to get the protein that your body does not produce from another source. In fact, it’s not only a good...

If you believe some commentators, garlic was the saviour of the ancient world. It is one of those plants, if you weren’t already aware, whose medicinal properties are legendary. Clearly it has established itself as a mainstay in some of the most internationally appreciated cuisine, whether it is the basis of an Indian Tandoori curry, Italian Pasta, Spanish Paella, a...

~According to researchers, if you consume a lot of coffee, you will less likely develop tinnitus.  Tinnitus is a medical condition that causes a buzzing or ringing sound in your ear. Tinnitus is not a serious medical condition, but it can affect you throughout your day.  Also, as you age, the condition will get worse.  In some cases, tinnitus is caused by an underlying...

Maintaining your health includes choosing the right foods that are healthy and productive for you.  Some foods only add calories and are not beneficial for your overall health.  Vegetarians have long understood these two dietary concepts.  This type of diet lifestyle chooses to avoid empty calories and meat products that are hard to digest.  Be sure to share the following...

Great health and Green Tea go hand in hand. A statement few researchers and health professionals disagree with. People have suspected its health benefits for over 5,000 years and in many Asian cultures it has been the staple beverage throughout history. And now, research has shown some very interesting and positive results from drinking green tea consistently. Kuriyama...

Prostate cancer is a leading health concern for men.  In an average year over 200,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and more than 10 percent of those will die from the disease. Research has identified a number of risk factors, some of which are unavoidable—like a family history, for example. Other potential risks seem to be lifestyle-related, however, including...

In 2004, 5-Hour Energy became a huge hit in the United States. The supposed “energy shot” supplement provided those suffering from fatigue an energy boost to get through the rest of their day with ease. Today, FDA confirms 5-Hour Energy Shots have caused 13 deaths and 33 hospitalizations, but is this because the people using it used the energy supplement improperly?...

There is so much talk in the medical field about fiber: what exactly does fiber do for the human body? What foods are beneficial and which foods are not?  Why is fiber a necessity for healthy nutrition?  Is fiber only acquired from eating fresh fruits and vegetables? What is the difference between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber? These are all important questions that...

A large research study has determined that eating a number of portions of vegetables and fruits a day can help you lower your risk of death.  A diet that has at least seven portions of vegetables and fruits can help to reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, for example. Research Study in England From 2001 Through 2003 The direct correlation between eating seven...

Energy drinks have become very popular over the past few years and it is understandable why. These drinks provide a busy person with the energy they need to get through a busy day. Unfortunately, these drinks are very unhealthy and are actually quite hazardous to your health. Not only do they contain very large doses of caffeine in them but they also contain other stimulants...

Dr. Franz Messerli, of St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital and Columbia University in New York, wrote for the New England Journal of Medicine, ” there is evidence that flavanols in green tea, red wine and chocolate can help in slowing down or even reversing” age-related mental decline. Everyone Wants on This Band Wagon Scientists, dieticians and physicians...

SALT: FRIEND OR FOE? What is salt?  It is sodium chloride.  We need salt in our bodies.  We need it for nerve and muscle function.  We need it to regulate the proper amounts of fluid in our bodies.  It is a necessary evil.  We need it.  However, we do not need an over abundance of it. There are several types of salt and we use the various types for different reasons. ...

Eating healthy is the way your body is nourished with all the necessary vitamins and minerals for a healthy lifestyle. Food contains antioxidants that play a role in your health in either a good or a bad way. Antioxidants are found in all foods and can be Vitamins like A, C or E, plant chemicals and in minerals like selenium. Their main role is to protect your body’s...

When Montgomery asserted to Churchill that he neither drank nor smoked and was one hundred percent fit, Churchill fired back, ‘I both drink and smoke and am two hundred percent fit.’ Whether you agree with him or not, despite all the strain he put himself through, he died at the ripe old age of 90. He must have been doing something right. While mimicking Britain’s...

A daily handful of nuts may help you fight against heart disease, type two diabetes and high cholesterol levels.  Nut consumption has been linked to a reduction in death risk and has been shown to reduce your risk of dying by 20 percent.  Be sure to share these important health facts with your social media friends and family. Nuts Help Lower Your Death Risk A thirty...

Study Shows Feel Good Food Really Can Make You Feel Good New research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has thrown up new evidence to support the fact that mood eating really can lift our mood. Researchers from the University of Leuven in Belgium studied the eating habits, and mood sensations, of twelve participants while asking them to snack on either...