Think Healthier: because you need to!

If you’ve ever had a certain vegetable on your plate as a kid, you’ve probably heard a nagging voice as the orange vegetable was pushed around the plate: “Eat them. They’re good for your eyes.” Maybe that little child did eat the carrots, and maybe he or she didn’t follow through on a half-hearted promise…

Fat-soluble? Check. Antioxidant properties? Check. Available in a variety of foods? Check. That is the rundown on Vitamin E, a key ingredient in good health and a nutrient whose benefits are believed to protect against certain maladies. Vitamin E has eight different forms:          Alpha-tocopherol          Beta-tocopherol          Delta-tocopherol          Gamma-tocopherol          Alpha-tocotrienol          Beta-tocotrienol…

If your kid just won’t sit still, acts impulsively or is having trouble concentrating, you’ve probably wondered if she could have ADHD. It’s a term that’s thrown around so much that it’s hard not to suspect it when your kid acts up. There are actually three subtypes of ADHD: predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, predominantly inattentive, and combined…

If you’re just now associating chia seeds as food rather than a cheesy “plant pet,” then you’re not alone. A growing number of people are discovering the chia seed as a great addition to a healthy diet. Studies show that chia seeds are a great source of fiber, minerals and antioxidants. Perhaps you’re stumped about…

The poor wheat germ had it rough for awhile. Despite being packed with nutrients, it was often tossed aside during the wheat refinement process. It seems ludicrous that there are so many wheat-based products, but many of them lack vital nutrients because of heavy processing. Fortunately for the little wheat germ, Americans increasingly seek non-processed,…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD as it is commonly known is a condition that is associated with a shortened attention span, hyperactivity, and difficulty concentrating on specific tasks. It is one of the most common childhood disorders (although it can continue through teenage years and adulthood), and cases appear to be growing. Researchers are…

“Uh oh, not again,” you think. Your throat feels tight and your breathing has quickly become restricted. Luckily, that trusty inhaler is in your purse, ready to save the day.   You, like 25 million Americans, suffer from asthma. These days, your goal has been to identify asthma triggers so that you can avoid them.…

Do you like them scrambled, fried, or hardboiled? There once was a time when eggs were thought to be bad for our health. But those days have passed. In fact, health experts are now saying that eggs are one of the healthiest foods we can eat. (Some even call them a “super food.”) Really, there…

Need an energy boost? A quick word of advice: think twice before you reach for an energy drink. Coffee and soda were once “all the rage” when it came to needing a quick fix. But these days, traditional caffeinated drinks have given way to a wildly popular craze. Energy drinks. Drinks like Red Bull and…

Do you cruise past the fruit section of the grocery store without making a purchase? In truth, this might not be the best choice-especially when it comes to fresh, juicy oranges. Experts say that oranges and other citrus fruits are some of the best things we can feed our bodies. Not only can the vitamins…