Get healthy this summer

If you’re like most people, you made all kinds of New Year’s resolutions back in January. You promised yourself that this year would be different, and that this time you would really stick to your goals. However, now that June is quickly approaching you’re baffled at how fast the months flew by and wonder how… Read more »

What is the safest way to get omega-3?

When most people think about the best way to consume omega-3 fatty acids, images of succulent fish typically come to mind instantly. As you consider incorporating more of this essential nutrient into your diet, you might imagine yourself cooking a big salmon filet on the barbecue, complete with a side of grilled asparagus and aioli… Read more »

There has never been a better time to lose weight

As you read this, look out the window and take note of what you see. Perhaps there’s a woman walking to the beach wearing nothing but a floppy sun hat, bikini top and pair of shorts. There might also be a man, riding his bike in a slim tank top, listening to music without a… Read more »

The top 10 reasons to eat your vegetables

If you’re like most people, you’d rather have a bowl of ice cream than one of Brussels sprouts. Your idea of party h’orderves is a plate of spicy buffalo wings – not a helping of carrot sticks and celery. When the waitress tells you that you can substitute a house salad for the french fries… Read more »

Having trouble getting your children to drink milk?

Some kids can’t get enough milk. They want some in their breakfast cereal, with their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, for dinner and even as a pre-bedtime treat with cookies. On the other hand, some children wouldn’t touch it if their lives depended on it. Parents will do anything to get their kids to consume… Read more »

Women who eat fish regularly show lower risk of heart failure

According to scientists from the American Heart Association, postmenopausal women who frequently eat baked or broiled fish showed a lower risk of developing heart failure in their lifetimes. The large-scale analysis revealed that women who received more than five servings of fish a week were up to 30 percent less likely to suffer from cardiovascular… Read more »

You can eat out and still lose weight

Some people feel as though when they are on a diet they can’t have fun anymore – they can’t enjoy their favorite foods, go to dinner parties and they certainly can’t eat out. These statements are all untrue. The key to any weight loss regimen is moderation and this applies to dining out as well…. Read more »

You can increase your energy naturally

Are you always feeling exhausted, worn down and having trouble concentrating on work and other responsibilities? If so, it’s pretty safe to say you’re like most American adults. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person is probably tired because they are spending so much time working – 7.9 hours at a… Read more »

Young people have many means to relieve stress

Depression is a common problem that affects teenagers and young adults. It can be triggered by multiple things, ranging from stress to a hormonal imbalance. While helping young people overcome symptoms of depression has been a priority as of late, a new study further illustrates why it is vital to help relieve stress in young… Read more »

Zinc may help individuals bounce back from cold

Scientists have recently published research in The Cochrane Library which supports earlier theories that zinc supplementation may reduce severity and duration of the common cold. The new research concluded that zinc was effective in children and adults at remedying cold symptoms and resulted in reduced absenteeism at school and work. “This review strengthens the evidence… Read more »