Why Diet Soda Is So Dangerous

The earliest diet sodas hit the shelves in the 1950’s and were marketed to diabetics. Jump ahead to the 1960’s and 70’s and Tab, Diet Rite and Fresca hit the scene. These three sugar-free beverages marked the beginning of the … read more »

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Natural Treatment For Gout That Works!

Gout was often referred to as the “disease of the kings” because overindulgence in purine-rich foods and alcohol often triggered a gout attack.  Gout is caused due to acute inflammation of the joints.  Excess uric acid (hyperuricemia) in the blood … read more »

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Foods to Fight the Sugar Bug

Face it. Sugar calls your name. Even though you know it isn’t healthy for you, and as hard as you try to avoid it, it still beckons, whispering seductively from every corner of your life. And it isn’t any wonder, … read more »

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Quinoa – The Queen Of Grains

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations has declared 2013 to be the year of Quinoa. The focus on Quinoa is due to its dense nutrient content, giving it a role to play in the fight against hunger … read more »

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Coconut Oil – The Tropical Health Treasure

Coconut oil, the amazing superfood, was lost in the saturated fat controversy and is just now starting to make a hearty comeback. Used for thousands of years by people in the tropics, coconut oil is both a medicinal as well … read more »

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Sweet Sensational Vegetables

With people eating healthier these days, vegetables get elevated to be the star of the meals at times.  Meatless Mondays are popular with people trying to eat vegetarian meals one day a week.  We have all heard how good vegetables … read more »

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