2017-06-15 20:45
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Articles about the world's healthiest foods and their nutritional profiles. Also contains purchasing advice, lists, nutrient data, and more!
2017-06-04 01:12
The chicken is one of the world’s most ubiquitous birds. Whether you’re in the small jungle villages of northern Thailand, the harsh, unforgiving outback of central Australia or… Read More
2017-06-03 16:36
Achieving and maintaining good health often requires a lot of hard work, dedication and willpower. It can be difficult, for instance, to overcome our lifelong additions to wheat and sugar. G… Read More
2017-05-31 03:02
Few things are certain in nutrition. A food that is lionized today could be demonized tomorrow. A health supplement that was “proven” in 2012 to do wonders for our body could, 20… Read More
2017-05-29 12:37
Our bodies are meant to move a lot. That was true millennia ago, when our ancestors roamed the grasslands for wild game, and it’s true today. Studies have repeatedly shown that a seden… Read More
2017-05-24 22:20
The lovable and mild-mannered sheep, first domesticated approximately 10,000 years ago in Central Asia, has a long and rich relationship with mankind. Indeed, sheep have been credited with m… Read More
2017-05-13 22:51
Due to its adaptable diet and independent nature, the pig is one of the oldest and most popular forms of livestock. Indeed, pigs were domesticated as far back as 5000 BC in Asia (much earlie… Read More
2017-05-13 22:31
Mention the words “organ meat” (or, better still, “offal”) to the average person and they’re likely to curl their faces in disgust. Eating the organs of animals… Read More
2017-05-13 22:20
It is impossible to understate the importance of water. This odorless, colorless liquid, which covers two-thirds of the Earth’s surface and comprises 75% of the human body, is absolute… Read More
2016-05-04 11:29
Yacon, also called the Peruvian ground apple, is a species of daisy native to the Andes mountain range of South America. With its bright yellow flowers and ability to grow to over two meters… Read More
2015-12-30 15:51
Varicose veins are swollen or enlarged veins that occur when our valves become weak or damaged, causing blood to accumulate in them. Though varicose veins can occur in any part of our body… Read More
2015-12-01 15:07
In the field of nutrition, it is common for natural health researchers to disagree with each other. Whether it’s about the benefits of a vegetarian diet or the potential health risks o… Read More
2015-11-02 19:24
In 1953, the American scientist Dr. Ancel Keys published a paper linking high saturated fat intake with heart disease in adult men. Though initially met with skepticism, medical societies an… Read More
2015-10-15 13:38
The lavender plant, which is native to the Old World and is characterized by its beautiful hues and invigorating fragrance, has been used for more than 2,500 years as a cosmetic aid. The anc… Read More
2015-09-16 14:38
It isn’t difficult to find research demonstrating the health benefits of curcumin. Studies have shown that this yellow-colored curcuminoid, which is the main active compound in turmeri… Read More
2015-08-17 10:39
Lemons have always been cherished for their significant medicinal qualities. The ancient people of India, China, and Mesopotamia regularly used lemons to treat a wide variety of medical cond… Read More
2015-07-14 09:56
The average consumer today is spoiled for choice when it comes to cooking oils. Most stores (including health food stores) in the West tend to be packed with oils of various colors, tastes… Read More
2015-06-24 12:27
Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants responsible for absorbing the light necessary for photosynthesis. It is often considered to be the “blood” of plants, since it comprise… Read More
2015-06-10 15:28
Many people tend to assume that intestinal parasites are a Third World problem, but the truth is that they also affect millions of people in the Western world. In fact, intestinal parasites… Read More
2015-06-08 12:46
Low carb diets, including the ketogenic diet, have been controversial for decades. The belief that fats are bad while carbohydrates are good, which has its origins in scientifically question… Read More
2015-06-05 17:57
Estrogen is the name given to an important group of compounds that affect the growth and function of tissues throughout the body, including the tissues responsible for reproduction. It plays… Read More
2015-05-28 14:21
According to an article published on the Genetics Home Reference website, an estimated 65 percent of the world’s population has difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar found in animal mi… Read More
2015-05-03 15:01
As word continues to spread about the damaging health effects of refined sugar, the number of commercially available sugar alternatives has also increased. Unfortunately, many sugar alternat… Read More
2015-04-06 13:46
Many experts consider depression to be one of the biggest public health concerns of the 21st century. According to the World Health Organization, depression, which is characterized by a pers… Read More
2015-03-15 15:57
The oil of the peppermint plant has remained a central component of many medicine cabinets for centuries, and for good reasons. Aside from being a proven anagesic, expectorant and carminativ… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Coconut oil, which is derived from the meat of matured coconuts, is possibly the healthiest oil in the world. Rich in good saturated fats and important minerals, the regular consumption of c… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The lucuma (Pouteria lucuma) is a subtropical fruit native to Peru, Chile, and Ecuador. It is especially popular in Peru, and is closely linked to the nation’s culture. For example, lu… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In 2008, an American writer and explorer named Dan Buettner published a book entitled The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest. This book, whi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Reishi mushrooms, also called lingzhi mushrooms, are a species of medicinal mushroom characterized by their kidney-shaped cap and tough texture. Though widely appreciated throughout the coun… Read More
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