Sneaky Ways to Eat Your Veggies Kids aren’t the only ones who may need to infuse their diet with more veggies. Some adults have an aversion to anything that’s green and healthy. Fortunately, there are some easy, sneaky ways to get more of the good stuff into your daily diet. One of the simplest ways to eat more vegetables is by tossing them into your morning smoothie. Kale, spinach and … [Read more...]
Constant Stress? Take A Look At Your Diet
Constant Stress? Take A Look At Your Diet When you’re stressed, skip the comfort food and head for something nutritious. This state of emotional tension can be rooted in anything from work-related pressures to frayed family relationships. At one point or another, everyone has experienced stress in his or her life. And while it comes and goes, stress is a completely natural feeling, but it … [Read more...]
What Lifestyle Habits Have Been Shown to Increase Life Span?
Most of us like to think of ourselves as young: young in heart at least, if not actually young in years. But is it possible to stay "forever young" in terms of health and wellness? Here are two key tips. They may seem obvious, but the power is in actually implementing these tips consistently over time. Tip #1: Eat less. Each person has his or her own caloric balancing point beyond … [Read more...]
Eat By the Colors, Part 2
What Are Some of The Other Colors That Are Important? In the last issue we discussed the importance of blue/purple and green foods. Today we discuss more… Yellow/Green: A variation of the green color category, these foods exhibit a richness in lutein. Lutein is particularly beneficial for eye health. There are lutein receptors in the macula of the eye, and lutein helps protect against … [Read more...]
Eat By the Colors, Part 1
We’ve All Heard “Paint By The Numbers”, But What Is Meant By “Eat By The Colors”? Imagine going through your life only eating beige food… day in and day out… not only would it get boring, but you’d also soon realize that your food was not providing you with many phytochemicals that have health benefits. In fact, each color of fruit or vegetable provides a different family of healthy chemistry. … [Read more...]
22% Reduction in Breast Cancer Tumor Markers with this Fruit
22% Reduction in Breast Cancer Tumor Markers with this Fruit Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Can a simple staple sour fruit be helpful in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer? Well, a study at the University of Arizona Caner Center has revealed some promising news. Before I share the study, it is first important to understand the significance of the fruit … [Read more...]
7 foods to lower inflammation in your body
7 foods to lower inflammation in your body By: Leanne Ely While getting regular exercise and reducing the amount of stress in your life are key components to reducing the inflammation in your body, we can also add certain anti-inflammatory foods to our diet, (all the while cutting out sugar and processed food), to optimize our health. The following seven foods are anti-inflammatory super … [Read more...]
Onions, Garlic and Immunity
How Do Onions and Garlic Affect My Immune System? Garlic and onions, two of the most popular flavoring accompaniments in cooking today, not only serve a culinary purpose but these two popular parts of the diet actually contain a plethora of health benefits within. Garlic is a natural antibiotic that has strong antibacterial qualities. Garlic is also a strong anti-inflammatory. Garlic, … [Read more...]
8 Reasons to Eat Blueberries
What Is So Great About Those Blueberries? Here are 8 reasons to add blueberries to your diet. 1. Blueberries are relatively low in calories. A 1-cup serving of blueberries contains only 80 calories. 2. Blueberries are chock full of nutrients. Blueberries are packed with vitamins C, E, riboflavin, niacin, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium and manganese. They are full … [Read more...]
13 Reasons to Get Adjusted (Part 1)
What Are Some Good Reasons to See a Chiropractor Regularly? 1. More Energy. The vital energy that runs your body comes from the brain, travels over the nerves and gives vitality and vigor to your body. Logic says that if that energy is interfered with, your body will not work at its fullest potential. 2. Clearer Thinking, Memory and Concentration. Did you ever have a day when your mind … [Read more...]