Strengthening the Immune System
The immune system is the body’s self-defense mechanism. It’s on constant alert for foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. If the immune system detects these intruders, it attacks them or removes them in more indirect ways.
How…
Healthy Skin
Now that the sunny days of summer are fading into fall, you may be tempted to put the sunscreen away until next year. Don’t! Sun damage, and the photo-aging that it causes, occurs year-round. That’s why it’s important to wear a good,…
The Benefits of Soy
FOR CENTURIES, soy has been a dietary staple in Asian countries.From a legume native to China, soy has evolved in past decades to become one of the world’s most widely recommended ingredients for its natural nutritional benefits.Soy is…
5 Ways to Sabotage Your Diet
Are you sabotaging your weight loss efforts?1. Eat at the counter
If you’re standing up, chances are you’re multi-tasking and not paying attention to what you’re putting in your mouth. But if you sit down and eat slowly, savoring…
Good for You Garlic
It’s almost Halloween, and we know everyone is stocking up on garlic and wooden stakes for their protection against those night-walking vampires! On a serious note, garlic holds many other protective benefits. Garlic contains manganese, tryptophan,…
All Calories are Not Created Equal
For years, we’ve been told that healthy weight loss is as simple as taking in fewer calories than you expend. After all, a calorie is a calorie, right? Wrong.Energy density refers to the number of calories, whereas nutrient density refers…