A diet to strengthen your immune system should be done all the time if you want to stop getting sick. Your body is an incredible machine that kills virus, bacteria and other pathogens. But it can’t do this without your help so – here are some tips to …
You want to improve your eating, but you just don’t know if you can eat a crock of broccoli or a head of romaine lettuce. You want to reduce your heart disease risk, but the idea of steaming vegetables for each meal just doesn’t sit well with you. No…
A recent study investigated the effects of astaxanthin on oxidative stress in smokers. Astaxanthin is produced by the microalgae Haematoccous pluvialis, and is currently thought to be the most powerful antioxidant found in nature. You can also get it from sea creatures that consume the algae, such as salmon, shellfish, and krill. Free radicals induced [...]
The air indoors is 30% more contaminated than that of the outside, possibly more in the winter months when the windows and doors are opened less often. You may think that the air inside your home, school, and work is not a non issue. These contaminate…
No doubt, when one thinks of Mexican food, images of sombreros, burros, and maybe a south-of-the-border locale comes to mind. However, most people do not know the important role New Mexico has played in culinary history, especially when it comes to…
Perhaps you already regularly cook with chiles, but do not know about the serious health benefits chiles provide. Or, maybe you tend to shy away from chiles, even the milder varieties. Whatever category you fall into, you should know that chiles can make a big impact on your health….
Herbs are culinary and medicinal plants. These are the low-growing aromatic plants which are used fresh or dried for seasoning, for their medicinal properties, or in perfumes. There are a wide variety of herbs such as super kelp, garlic, parsley,…
Chocolate-the drink of wisdom! The utilization of cacao dates back to the ancient Aztecs, who believed it was a source of wisdom, energy and that it was great as an aphrodisiac. Think about it. You couldn’t beat something that taste not only good but …
The health benefits of green tea are now so well documented that they cannot be ignored. The research has been confirmed by scientists and research establishments the world over. If you are serious about your health, it is really important that you in…
I’m sure a lot of my readers already know the benefits they can gain from honey. I have regularly taken a mixture of organic honey and organic cider vinegar in a glass of hot water every morning for years. Not only is it a very pleasant warming drin…