Did you know that only one in 10 U.S. adults meets the federal vegetable and fruit intake recommendations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? Are you one of the naughty nine? You shouldn’t be. Veggies supply many of the vitamins and minerals you need to stay healthy. Not only that, they’re chock full of phytochemicals—plant chemicals that have been linked to protection from most of the deadly or chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. You should be feasting on at least […]

There’s a lot of confusion about soy — the different types and the science behind its effect on your health. Here’s what you should know about soy and is soy healthy? Over the years, studies have emerged with conflicting findings of soy and its effects on health. While soy products generally provide a good source of protein alongside important nutrients, some studies have led us to believe that soy supports heart health, cancer prevention, and even weight loss. Others have suggested that soy may be a cause of […]

Most people go through each day without giving their gastrointestinal system, often called the gut, much thought at all. However, if they knew that this part of the body had so much power over their physical, emotional and mental health and well-being, they may pay more attention. If you have yet to get familiar with your gut, consider these facts you may find surprising as well as methods for boosting a healthy GI tract. It Holds Majority of Immune SystemDid you know that 80 percent of the […]