Category: Nutrition

Coffee is the most commonly consumed psychoactive drug in the world. It is a natural central nervous center stimulant. It also hits up the heart, muscles and blood pressure centers although some think the effects of caffeine wear off after long-term use and may not have much of an effect on these centers. Americans spent…

Talk to any health enthusiast about your weak stomach struggles and it won’t be long before the topic of probiotics comes up. And with good reason. From irritable bowel syndrome to eczema, sufferers can behold the power of probiotics. If you’re unfamiliar with this gastro miracle worker, it’s time to brush up on this healthy…

What’s one of the first things most people think about when celebrating a milestone event? Go out to dinner and have a nice big, juicy steak with all the fixings, or have a special cookout typically featuring steaks on the grill. Unfortunately, most Americans eat meals that are heavy on saturated fats and salt and…

“Knowledge is power,” says Dr. Natalia Rost, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and associate director of the Acute Stroke Service at Massachusetts General Hospital. “If you know that a particular risk factor is sabotaging your health and predisposing you to a higher risk of stroke, you can take steps to alleviate the…

Calcium is essential for your body’s bone growth and maintenance. As a child, the body uses calcium to build and maintain strong bones and teeth, as well as helping the heart, muscles and nerves to function properly. Some studies even show that calcium, along with vitamin D, may have benefits beyond bone health, protecting against…

The old saying, “Starve a cold, feed a fever,” couldn’t be more true, especially not when it comes to fighting something as nasty as the flu. Not only do you need to stay hydrated, but your body also needs nutrition and fuel to fight off the invading virus. These are some important foods to (try…

Calcium is a necessary mineral for the growth and maintenance of strong teeth and bones, nerve signals, muscle contraction, and the secretion of certain hormones and enzymes. Calcium can help you lose weight by playing a part in how fat is broken down and stored in the body (the more calcium in a cell, the…

Magnesium is an essential nutrient for humans — so much so that it plays a role in nearly 350 of the body’s essential biochemical reactions. This nutrient is the fourth most prevalent mineral in the body and is responsible, at least in part, for countless functions that lead to good health. Despite this, 56 percent…

Feeling anxious and stressed out? Your diet may be the culprit. While everyday stresses can add to anxiety, some forms of chronic anxiety may be caused or exacerbated by nutrient deficiencies, which regulate the nervous system and blood pressure and help maintain overall health. If you feel anxious, consider checking your intake of the following…

Supplements, sunlight and cereal are some of the ways people soak up vitamin D. The benefits of vitamin D are numerous and include: • Helping the body absorb vital nutrients • Providing the calcium necessary to prevent brittle bones, osteoporosis and arthritis • Reducing inflammation • Regulating blood pressure and improving cardiovascular strength by providing…