Think Healthier: because you need to!

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…

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…

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…

A diagnosis of diverticulitis means you will likely face several lifestyle changes to manage your disease, whether you’re treated conservatively with antibiotics or face surgery to remove the infected, damaged tissues in the digestive tract. One of the main changes you’ll face involves diet adjustment, to avoid foods that aggravate your conditions and introduce foods…

For some, the unmistakable aroma is enough to perk up the senses and get the mouth watering. An estimated 100 million Americans consume coffee daily. And while many of us rely on (and joke often about) our morning cup o’ joe to kickstart our days and keep us going, coffee is far more than a…

Your dinner plate should be an artist’s palette, a rainbow of diverse hues. If your dish is rich in full of drab browns and grays, it’s time to color your culinary world with deep reds, bright yellows and oranges, greens and more. There’s a growing body of research that proves eating lots of colorful vegetables…

Since sushi was first introduced to the American mainstream culinary scene in the 1950s, it has exploded in popularity, spreading from the West across the country and becoming a popular, and healthy, choice of cuisine for the discerning diner. Sushi, which has been a staple in Japanese culinary culture for centuries, has also been the…