The Uniqueness Of Vitamin D, Why It’s So Important, And Why Most Americans Don’t Get Enough

You may think that if you pop a daily multivitamin you’ve got your vitamin needs covered. Think again. Vitamin D, an essential vitamin and well-known for it’s role in strong bones, is continuously being linked to more vital life functions. … read more »

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The “Forbidden Rice” – A Superfood Rich In Antioxidants

Black rice, also known as Forbidden Rice, is nutritious and loaded with antioxidants.  It contains fiber and minerals, and has more health benefits than brown rice.  Indonesian black rice and Thai jasmine rice are common varieties available in markets.  In … read more »

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3 Easy Resolutions to Keep You Healthy in 2014

It’s a brand new year and people have begun thinking about or are already working on their New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, many of the resolutions we make are either too lofty or simply forgotten about before February opens its doors. … read more »

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Greatly Reduce Stress By Eating The Right Foods

Have you ever noticed how stress affects your eating habits? Many people start reaching for snacks when they are under stress, and usually, their snack choices are not healthy: sugary sweet or high in starch, quick boosts of carbs are … read more »

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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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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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