“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…
Americans are re-discovering the importance of eating whole, natural, organic foods, which give our bodies all of what they need, and nothing that they don’t. Government has required for decades that processed foods be labeled with all ingredients, to give…
Having a healthy immune system that’s ready to fight unwelcome organisms and pollutants is, of course, central to being healthy. In the last few decades, growing numbers of people are interested in educating themselves on ways that disease can be…
Molds are different types of fungi that grow both outdoors and indoors; while they prefer damp, shady environments, molds can grow in any climate, year-round. Depending on the type, molds can have a dark-green appearance or they can look black.…
Also: Minimizing Your Exposure to GE Foods More than 60 countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, require genetically-engineered foods and ingredients to be labeled, so that consumers know what they are buying. However, GE labeling is not…
Plus: Tips on How to Avoid Food-Poisoning from Eating Chicken You may have heard on the news recently that chicken has been found to be the dirtiest meat of all in the United States (and elsewhere), as it is usually…
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…
If you’re finding that despite your dedication, your exercise routine isn’t bringing about the desired weight loss, a new study may have the answer for you. It found that exercising at an intense pace for brief intervals, in between slower-paced…
We’ve heard for years about studies done here in the United States, which found that drinking coffee is associated with decreased mortality — a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, accidents, and depression, among other things. A study published in…
Before you buy a bottle of blue glass and surface cleaner, sprinkle a little baking soda on a damp sponge, and wipe away water spots on glass shower doors. (Wipe down with plain water afterwards, to remove residue.) You can…