A new study done at Ohio State University found that daily tomato consumption appeared to cut the development of skin cancer tumors in half in mice. It found that male mice fed a diet of 10 percent tomato powder daily for 35 weeks, then exposed to ultraviolet light, experienced, on average, a 50 percent decrease […]
The Problem With Multi-Vitamins
Multi-Vitamins Perhaps you’re feeling generally run down and could use a boost. You’re living a stressful life and not eating as well as you could be. So, you might think that taking a multivitamin would be a good idea, just to cover your bases. But a multivitamin may not be the answer. Problem 1: Multi-Vitamins […]
Health Benefits of Almonds
Ground into almond butter and extracted for almond “milk,” the ever-versatile almond has gotten a makeover and gained newfound popularity as a trendy health food. It’s easy to see why, as this sweet nut offers many health benefits. Almonds are a great source of magnesium, manganese, vitamin E, as well as macronutrients, such as healthy […]
What’s the Best Way to Cook Mushrooms?
Mushrooms are a nutritional powerhouse. With a significant amount of dietary fiber, low calories, and a good protein content (20-30% of dry matter) which includes most of the essential amino acids, mushooms also provide a nutritionally significant content of vitamins (B1, B2, B12, C, D and E) and trace minerals such as zinc or selenium. Mushrooms are […]
How to Avoid Organic Fraud
Step 1: Look for the USDA Organic Seal This might sound obvious, but there are many products out there (especially on Amazon) that claim to be organic but are not. The first step to ensuring something is truly organic is to look for the actual USDA seal. Without the seal, it’s not the real deal. […]
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