The world is full of many different cuisines, and healthy dishes can be found in all of them.  It’s hard to realize this, however, if you’ve spent much time reading today’s popular literature about food. All too often, extremism has replaced common sense. Entire food groups are being condemned as “unhealthy” by […]

Many people are interested in the health benefits of food supplements. Some people like these things because they are usually less expensive than medications. Others like them because they can be purchased without a prescription. One of the biggest reasons for their popularity is that many people believe that all-natural […]

Spring is a great time for getting back into exercising. It’s finally warm…ish, outside, and the sun is shining at least part of the time. Before getting started, however, take a minute to plan your exercise strategy. Here are a few precautions:   Take it slow. Do less than you […]

Most people think of infections and illness when they think of bacteria, but not all bacteria are bad. The gut, or large intestine, is home to millions of good bacteria, as well as fungi and other microorganisms that grow there naturally. Good gut bacteria are very important to our health. […]

Did you know that not all fat is equal? Fat that is stored under your skin (subcutaneous fat) is much less dangerous than fat that is stored inside your abdomen and around your internal organs (visceral fat).   Visceral fat increases your risk for diabetes, Alzheimer’s, stroke, heart disease and premature death. The only way to […]