Milk Thistle Milk thistle is an herb that’s been used for thousands of years to support liver, kidney, and gall bladder health. It contains the flavonoid silymarin, which is thought to be responsible for many of its beneficial effects, including liver protection and antioxidant, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties (Mercola, 2017). When the leaves are crushed…
Organic vs Wild caught vs Industrialized Meats Organic, free range and wild caught meats are healthier than industrial meats. Organic meat must be fed organic feed without fertilizers and antibiotics. The animals must not receive hormones or antibiotics at any time and they must be given access to the outdoors. Free range animals have continuous…
Safe Cookware The kind of foods we put into our bodies are very important. The types of cookware that we use to prepare food are also important, because if the cookware is not safe, then what is the point of preparing organically healthy foods. According to the environmental working group (https://www.ewg.org) when heated, cookware coated…
Grains and Legumes Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat. According to Wikipedia Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat and related grains, including barley, rye, oat (depending on cultivar and processing), and all their species and hybrids. It gives elasticity to dough, helping it rise and keep its…
Superfoods You have heard of the term Superfoods, and probably wondering what does that word mean. Let me break it down for you. According to health.com, superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life. According to David…
Choosing Healthy Restaurant Meals Going out to eat is enjoyable, but restaurants often serve large meals, which can be high in calories, fat, and salt. Don’t be afraid to ask how items on the menu are prepared and request substitutions. Choosing Healthy Restaurant’s Meal Here are a few tips from Go4Life to help make your meal both delicious…
Choosing Healthy Restaurant’s Meal Going out to eat is enjoyable, but restaurants often serve large meals, which can be high in calories, fat, and salt. Don’t be afraid to ask how items on the menu are prepared and request substitutions. Choosing Healthy Resturants Meals Here are a few tips from Go4Life to help make your meal both…
Raw Foods A raw food diet is the dietary practice of eating only, or mostly, uncooked, unprocessed foods. Raw food diets may include a selection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, meat, and dairy products. The goal of eating raw foods is to obtain plenty of nutrients in an easy to digest manner. There…
What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes affects about 90- 95 % of the 26 million Americans with diabetes. It is the most common form of diabetes once called non-insulin dependent diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes make insulin in their bodies, but either their pancreas does not make enough insulin or their bodies…
Obesity Overweight and obesity is listed as one of the leading health indicators in America today (Healthy People 2010). According to Healthy people 2010, overweight and obesity are major contributors to many preventable causes of death. Higher body rates are associated with higher death rates (Healthy People 2010). Healthy People 2010 stated that the number…
