Craving Ice, an Iron Deficiency?

  We all crave that cold, refreshing ice on a hot summer day to relieve the heat, but if you are craving it frequently, there just might be something more it’s telling you. The craving to eat something non-nutritional is called pica, and chewing ice is a symptom of this. Most often pica is seen […]

Castor Oil Benefits

The castor oil seed has a very unique chemical composition.  The seed plant is native to India and 90% of its composition is ricinolete acid.  This is a fatty acid that is thought to be responsible for castor oil’s healing properties.  In Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Persia and 17th Century Europe and the Americas, […]

Butter Yellow, Milk White?

Why would butter end up yellow in color when the beginning product of milk is white? The cows eat grass and flowers, which contain the yellow pigment beta-carotene, and then store the pigments in their fat. Therefore, the cream, butter and other diary foods from cows contain the fat containing the beta-carotene as well as […]

Meat Alternatives and their Benefits

Swapping out meat for plant-based protein may help you absorb a wider variety of nutrients, but that doesn’t mean all plant-based sources of protein are healthy. Vegetarian versions of carnivorous favorites such as meatless chicken tenders and roast beef made from tofu are no better than the real deal since most of them are rich […]

Cancer Fighting Pineapple Enzyme

Relying on chemotherapy, conventional cancer treatment has proven a dismal failure in the United States. Chemotherapy is extremely toxic and works against your body’s natural ability to fight cancer by destroying host immunity instead of supporting it. Healthy cells throughout your body are destroyed right along with the cancer cells that often lead to faster […]

Pumpkin: Spicing Up Festivities and the Heart

Pumpkins are delicious, seasonal, and are spicing up the world of flavors. There’s pumpkin in coffee, beer, croissants, bagels, and even the makers of potato chips are joining the bandwagon. While most pumpkin-flavored treats shouldn’t be consumed on a daily, pumpkin itself is one of the healthiest food items during fall and yuletide seasons. With […]

Cancer-Promoting Protein Levels

Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising frequently can lower blood protein associated with promoting cancer development. There was a study published in the journal Cancer Research that found a reduction in the levels of a blood protein involved in angiogenesis when overweight and obese women experienced weight loss through their diet and exercise. The process by which […]

How Much Protein Is Too Much?

It’s a known fact that protein does wonders to the body. It’s an essential nutrient that plays a significant role in the building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. It also helps the body feel fuller for longer periods of time and prevent late night trips to the pantry. The body needs protein […]

The 80:20 Rule for Weight Loss

A lot of men and women are struggling to trim off excess body fat, and this becomes an apparent problem with age. Although 25 is still considered young, it is the standard benchmark where the body’s metabolism starts its inevitable decline. Committing to a restrictive diet can help you drop a few pounds, but as […]

Molybdenum

Molybdenum is found in unfiltered water, cheese, grains, leafy greens, nuts and liver, and this trace element is crucial to nearly every life form on earth. As an essential catalyst for enzymes to help metabolize fats and carbohydrates and facilitate the breakdown of certain amino acids in your body, it’s crucial to your health. The […]