Category: Nutrition

Are you allergic to milk? Food allergies are common — and they’re on the rise. Experts say that up to 15 million people have food allergies, 9 million of whom are adults. That’s a pretty hefty statistic. Ninety percent of food allergies can be attributed to just eight foods, one of which is milk. According…

It’s a tasty treat with pretzels, chips or vegetables. It even makes for a great sandwich staple in both vegetarian and meat lovers delights. So just what is this amazing food? We’re talking about hummus. In case you’re new to hummus, we’ll fill you in. Hummus is a creamy Middle Eastern dip/spread made from mashed…

Do your hands and arms ever tingle for no apparent reason? And do they sometimes feel strangely cool — even when it’s steamy as a sauna outside? Symptoms like these can be an indicator of poor blood circulation. Circulation problems occur when blood flow to the body decreases. Though poor blood circulation isn’t considered an…

Are you looking to eliminate altitude sickness? Improve your eye health? Reduce the pain of menstrual cramps?   Welcome to the world of vitamin E. According to many experts, this necessary nutrient is used by the body to yield some pretty amazing health results. Of course, there are those dissenters. Some claims are widely disputed,…

Looking to add fish to your diet? Don’t forget salmon. There’s a reason salmon has become the go-to fish of choice for health enthusiasts. The benefits of salmon are endless. From heart health to immune function, this fish is definitely one to gnaw on. Fishing for another reason to make salmon a permanent staple on…

Angela Milton had had chicken pox twice. The virus first appeared when she a baby, and then again as an adult. She thought she had paid the ultimate price of chicken pox. Until In her early 30s, her left arm started to hurt tremendously. Soon after, red splotches appeared on the same arm. “Could this…

Submitted for your approval: the sweet potato. Known as Ipomoea batatas, it is part of the Convolvulaceae botanical family. The Ipomoea comes from the Greek name for bindweed. Although white potatoes are the most-consumed vegetable in America, the sweet potato lags behind and is often confused with the common yam, which is actually a different…

The World Health Organization recently announced that a new investigation discovered that processed meats are likely to cause cancer. They put such delights as bacon, sausage and hot dogs in the same category as smoking and diesel fuel. The scientific panel that did the World Health Organization study examined epidemiological studies from multiple ethnicities and…

Hmmmm It seems like just yesterday that coconut oil was on the “naughty list” due to its high fat content, partially hydrogenated goo and junk-food-like properties. Now it’s gone from zero to hero. Suddenly this lard-like substance is being touted as a veritable one-stop shop for healthy living. Well, time will tell whether coconut oil’s…

It’s hard to resist the sweet taste of a perfectly ripened pineapple. Rich and juicy, pineapples make a great snack. But did you know that pineapples have some pretty awesome health benefits, too?   That’s because pineapples contain a health warrior called bromelain. In fact, this enzyme has so many health benefits it’s hard to…