Selenium is an essential trace mineral that is important for many functions in the body. Recent research suggests that selenium has anti-aging properties and may even protect against age-associated disease. In this Honest Nutrition feature, we explore the latest research to investigate the role of … [Read more...]
Benefits of a Fasting Diet
FastingFasting for weight loss can be done by anyone who is serious about losing weight. While fasting is not a surefire way to lose weight, it does help a great deal in giving your body a time to recuperate and rejuvenate. During this time the body detoxifies and metabolism slows down. There are … [Read more...]
8 Foods That Naturally Cleanse The Liver
Even though the liver is the largest organ in the body, it is probably the most underrated. Your liver is working hard all day long not only to metabolize the food you eat into nutrients but also to help get rid of the toxins from within your body. Unfortunately, the typical Western diet isn’t … [Read more...]
Watermelon – One of the Best Fruits to Enjoy Before Bed
Watermelon is well known for its summertime popularity and loved for its sweet flavor. But did you know that watermelon is also one of the best fruits that you enjoy before retiring at night, especially if you're suffering from joint pain? Research shows that watermelon provides numerous health … [Read more...]
How to Feel Fuller Without Eating More
Over the years, you may have wondered how many movie celebrities keep their figures looking so good. You've possibly speculated that they're "on something" prescribed, or possibly just starving themselves in order to look so good. In recent times, there has been some publicity over what they call … [Read more...]
Seniors’ Healthy Eating Guide – National Council for Aging Care Recommendations
Are you among our distinguished seniors population, or getting close to it? Perhaps you know someone who is - parents, grandparents ..... or maybe just a friend? There's no doubt about it - aging is a bitch! For many, as it slowly creeps up on them, it feels like "the beginning of the end". But … [Read more...]
The “Wonder-Drug” Hidden Inside This Saturated Fat
WRONGLY ACCUSED of being unhealthy! Now now .... finally ... this natural ingredient is being linked to breakthroughs in diabetes, brain health, weight loss, cholesterol, heart disease and even HIV. Let me tell you a little story . . . Fakaofo is one of a group of atolls between Hawaii and … [Read more...]
Amazing Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Many diets have a strict approach to eating. If you want something different, then the health benefits of intermittent fasting may be your solution. Rather than tracking what you eat, intermittent fasting requires you to alternate fasting periods with eating periods. Also, you need to eat healthy … [Read more...]
35 Anti-Aging Foods that Make you Look 5 times Younger
Aging has always been the worst nightmares for men and women alike with constant worries of wrinkles, crow’s feet, laugh lines, fine lines and dark spots. Unfortunately, one cannot avoid aging, but we can always slow it down. Here is a list of 35 healthy foods that make you look five times … [Read more...]
How the Ketogenic Diet Can Boost Your Immune System
We live in an environment adversely affected by evolving, bad, as well as good bacteria. Luckily, in such an increasingly evolving environment, a little thing called our immune system constantly adapts to protect us from harmful bacteria. Considered among the most complex systems in the body, the … [Read more...]