Salt central to a healthy Mediterranean diet
In the diet craze that has captured our attention over the last four decades, the one plan that stands out from the rest is the Mediterranean Diet. Since the Mediterranean embraces more than 20 countries, each with its own cuisine, the diet is really a fusion of the many foods consumed by the nations bordering the sea. Olive oil is the anchor of the... more
Want to be healthy and live longer? Take cues from Japan
Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the developed world – 3 percent versus 32 percent in the United States, according to the International Obesity Taskforce. Many believe the good overall health and long life expectancy rate of the Japanese is due to their diet. “People in Japan tend to eat smaller portions of healthier types of food,”... more
Discover the latest skincare technologies in a surprising place
There used to be a beauty rule that in order to benefit from high-quality, high-tech skincare products women had to shop at a high-priced department or specialty store. With the current economic shift and consumers becoming increasingly more Internet savvy, that rule has changed with many shoppers discovering that they can find the same skincare product... more
Smooth ways to sneak ‘superfoods’ into your family’s diet
With the abundance of fresh produce that accompanies the arrival of warm weather, you would think Americans’ diets would be healthier in summer than at nearly any other time of year. But what good are so-called “superfoods” like blueberries, fresh ginger and even eggs if you can’t get the kids (or your spouse) to eat them? Plenty... more
Navigating the health aisle – 4 supplements everyone should take
(ARA) – Supplements are a part of many people’s daily lives. They contribute to our health, but also leave us with a lot of questions. Which supplements are best? What do they actually do? What are the most affordable options? “Supplements are a smart addition to a healthy lifestyle,” says Dr. Luke Bucci, a certified clinical... more
Vitamins Found to Curb Exercise Benefits
If you exercise to improve your metabolism and prevent diabetes, you may want to avoid antioxidants like vitamins C and E. That is the message of a surprising new look at the body’s reaction to exercise, reported on Monday by researchers in Germany and Boston. Exercise is known to have many beneficial effects on health, including on the body’s... more
Is Spearole the new slimming tea that actually works?
Weight loss could become as simple as drinking three cups of tea a day, according to a new study. Sounds unbelievable right – well, let’s get a few things straight first. Professor Lindsay Brown from the University of Queensland has put a new spin on the phrase “you are what you eat”. The professor said “you are what you... more
Green Tea Weight Loss Plan
Many people are now turning to inexpensive and natural green tea weight loss plans to help them in their weight control efforts. It is simple too. Green tea can be drunk like any other tea, usually without milk or sweeteners, or if you do not like the taste you can purchase green tea extract. Research has shown that green tea helps to reduce weight... more
New Study Examines Antioxidant Impact on Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer as one of the most common types of cancer in men according to the American Cancer Society. Fortunately if caught early, the prognosis is good. Even better than treating it, is of course, avoiding it altogether. The search for the cause of prostate cancer is ongoing and a recent study was recently completed. An eight year study of 29,361... more
Delicious Ways to Reduce Cholesterol Without Drugs
Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that is present in the cell membranes of body tissues and is carried in the blood plasma. It is a sterol; a combination of alcohol and steroid and is also called atherosclerotic plaque. The body requires cholesterol in order to form and sustain cell membranes, help with the production of bile and aid the metabolism... more
