There’s not one person who hasn’t heard that being overweight is very bad for one’s health — that much, we’re all aware of. But studies have found that being too skinny comes with its own set of serious risks, and…
What Are Phytochemicals and What Do They Do?
“Phytochemical” is a word we’ve only been hearing for a few years; but the importance of phytochemicals to our health has been known in some cultures for thousands of years. “Phyto” is Greek for plant; phytochemicals, also called phytonutrients, are…
Foods that Help You Sleep
Is there such a thing as foods that will help us go to sleep at night? It turns out, there is. While these foods won’t always knock you out in the way that a prescription sleeping pill might, they will…