Archive for April, 2009

Researchers in Canada are reporting evidence that eggs – often frowned upon for their high cholesterol content – may reduce another heart disease risk factor – high blood pressure. They describe identification of egg proteins that act like a popular group of prescription medications in lowering blood […]

Happy Earth Day Everyone! Earth Day is great; it’s a wonderful opportunity for millions of people around the world to take action to help save our delicate planet; the only bummer, it’s only one day each year. Here are 10 easy ways everyone can contribute to saving this beautiful blue ball in the sky that […]

A new study found evidence that human consumption of fructose-sweetened beverages can severely affect your health. According to the data, sugar consumption has been increasing every year. In 2005, the average American consumed 141 pounds of added sugar and the 2008 numbers look like they could be well over […]

Researchers from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute recently discovered that women who drink a few cups of tea and coffee each day may have a lower risk of endometrial cancer. But why tea and coffee together? Researchers found that the reason may be due […]

Canadian scientists investigated dietary factors in relation to heart disease. They discovered diets high in vegetables, nuts, and those that follow a Mediterranean diet were strongly associated with lower heart disease risk. People should focus on consuming a…

In healthy individuals walnuts lower cholesterol more than fish and both lower heart disease risk. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that adding walnuts into your daily diet lowered serum total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol by a factor […]

An exciting new documentary called Food Inc. is about to inform the world how little we know about the food we eat. I think everyone will be shocked at how few corporations control our food supply and how they have dominated the industry. It’ll make you think twice about the food you eat and how […]

If you like chia seeds, and are passionate about eating orgainc food, then you’ll be excited to know that you can finally buy certified organic chia seeds. A great superfood company, Navitas Naturals has released a certified organic chia seed, sustainably harvested in Mexico. Chia seed are an ancient […]