Nutrition
Spinach Protects Against Skin Cancer, Cuts Recurrence Risk by 55%
One study found that those who ate at least three servings of spinach each week saw a reduced risk of skin cancer recurrence by about 50%.
Spinach Consumption Shown to Reduce Ovarian, Prostate Cancer Risk
Numerous studies, some from Harvard, have found that consuming spinach reduces the risk of developing ovarian cancer and prostate cancer. Why? You guessed it – spinach contains numerous highly beneficial compounds.
Apple Juice Daily Could Significantly Protect the Brain, Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
According to Dr. Thomas Shea, Director of the Center for Cellular Neurobiology & Neurodegeneration Research at the University of Massachusetts, as little as two glasses of fresh apple juice each day could significantly reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s.
Benefits of Activated Charcoal: Medicine of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Native Americans
Activated charcoal is used as a detox agent to absorb a host of heavy metals, chemicals, and pharmaceutical drug remains that flow through your blood stream but the health benefits of activated charcoal don’t stop there.
Apples Found to Reduce Oxidative Stress, Reduce Blood Pressure, Boost Heart Health
Scientists with the University of Michigan Health System presented a report at the ADA’s Annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition detailing how apples can actually reduce oxidative stress while reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels. In essence, apples are fabulous for promoting heart health.
Target to Remove GMOs from Major Food Brand
Target’s Simply Balanced brand will be on shelves soon and will phase out genetically modified ingredients by the end of 2014.
Top 7 Myths About GMO Foods & Monsanto
It is time to debunk some of the biggest myths about GMO foods. Don’t be fooled by the propaganda being fed to you by Monsanto.
What Makes Spinach Such a Powerful Superfood?
Foods like kale and chard have taken center stage as greens worthy of the title “superfood”, and they’ve rightfully earned their spot in the light. But in the wake of these lesser-known greens moving towards the front, let us not forget the original green superfood: spinach.
Mint Scent Boosts Cognition, Improves Problem Solving and Memory
Once ingested, or even smelled, peppermint can have profound brain health benefits. Researchers found that the scent of peppermint can improve cognitive functions including reasoning, problem solving, concept formation, judgment, attention span, and even memory.
5 Awesome Spices to Cook With for a Healthier Life
Many of the spices we use to make our plates a gustatory and olfactory delight are also very beneficial to our bodies, too. Here are 5 awesome spices you should be cooking with all the time.



