If you think that what you eat doesn’t affect your health - including your eye health - then you need to rethink your beliefs! There is a lot of research on the connection between eye health and nutrition. Your eyes are organs and are susceptible to damage just like other organs. If your diet is unhealthy, your eyes will suffer...Continue Reading
Breakfast smoothies are a fantastic way to set you up for a great day. They pack a ton of nutrients into your first meal of the day. The great thing about vegan smoothies is that they are suitable for everyone, including vegans, vegetarians, those following a paleo diet, and anyone wanting to get a nutrient dense meal in a...Continue Reading
Ashwagandha is an Indian herb best known for its adaptogenic effects. And what exactly does adaptogenic mean? Just what it sounds like, actually. Adaptogenic herbs, or adaptogens as they’re often called, help us adapt to stress. Ashwagandha (also known as withania somnifera) is probably the most well known adaptogen there is. Read on to find out more about this herb...Continue Reading
Ever see a cloud of vapor rising above someone’s head but they are indoors or in what you thought was a no-smoking area? Chances are they’ve been using a vaporizer e-cigarette (electronic cigarette). What Is Juuling? Juuling refers to the use of a specific type of electronic cigarette called a Juul device. Juuls are small discreet e-cigarettes that allow for...Continue Reading
French fries, pizza, burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches ... does this sound like your diet? The bulk of the food we eat should not be processed or low-nutrient foods like these. We are meant to eat lots of colorful plant foods. Fruits, veggies, nuts, whole grains, and beans should be the foundation of a healthy diet. You know the drill! You’ve...Continue Reading
We need oxygen to live, but oxygen is also a volatile force that can turn “rogue” easily and damage the cells in our bodies. You’ve probably heard the terms “free radical” and “oxidative stress.” These terms refer to harmful reactive oxygen molecules that have a role in triggering nearly every disease you can think of. Our bodies utilize a complex...Continue Reading
People often forget the lymphatic system as an organ of the body that needs to experience detoxification. We remember to detoxify the colon, liver, and kidneys but often don’t give much regard to the lymphatic system. So what exactly is the lymphatic system? The Anatomy of Your Lymphatic System This system is made up of lymphatic vessels found throughout your...Continue Reading
One out of every five Americans drinks diet soda every day 1. That’s a lot of people! Considering that these drinks are made with artificial sweeteners and so widely consumed, investigating their healthiness is important. In recent years, concerns arose after diet soda’s effects on heart health were examined. But were these concerns justified? The Study In Question Researchers organized...Continue Reading
Diet can play a very important role in lowering your cholesterol level. Below are the top 10 foods to lower your cholesterol and protect your heart. 10 Foods to Lower Your Cholesterol: 1. Avocados Avocados are a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and nutrients. Recent studies have revealed that adding an avocado daily into your diet, can help...Continue Reading
Bone broth has become quite the trendy food in some health circles. Paleo diet advocates are vocal in touting the benefits of this type of broth. After all, bone broth is an ancient way of making broth, in that all parts of an animal are used to get maximum nutrition out of a kill – even the parts of the...Continue Reading
Oregano is in the mint family and is native to the Mediterranean region. That’s why you’ve tasted it on Mediterranean dishes like pizza or pasta. It enlivens dishes with its spicy and deliciously herbal flavor. Alongside its culinary uses, oregano has been used medicinally for thousands of years to help relieve symptoms of colds and gastrointestinal problems. The Claims about...Continue Reading
There’s a lot of misleading or harmful nutritional information out there. The internet has made valuable information easily available to everyone. The downside of the internet is that misinformation is also easily available. But it’s not just lay people on the internet who can spread stupid myths. The news media does it as well. When it comes to stories about...Continue Reading
Does anyone really think of beer as healthy? Most of us conjure up images of beer bellies, laziness, and drunkenness when it comes to this beverage. After all, who says they’re taking up drinking beer for their health? Many studies have made a clear link between moderate alcohol consumption and a slew of health benefits. Alcohol can be very bad...Continue Reading
Is red wine a guilty pleasure or actually good for you? Well, the research consistently suggests that if you’re a light to moderate drinker, you’re doing your body a favor. There are many reasons why antioxidant rich red wine is good for your body. Let’s look at the ways in which red wine boosts your health. Exclusive Bonus! Download the...Continue Reading
The importance of calcium has been drilled into our minds. We need calcium for strong bones. The dairy industry rubs in our faces that milk contains calcium. Remember the “got milk” campaign introduced in the early 90s? We certainly need to get adequate calcium from our diets, as calcium has many critical functions in the body like building bones, regulating...Continue Reading
1. Frightful fibre Your Jack O' Lanterns are packed full of fibre that helps keep you fuller for longer and can help you eat less over time! 2. Beastly blood pressurePumpkin seed oil contains a lot of phytoestrogen that can help with high blood pressure. Exclusive Bonus! Download the FREE report ‘5 Top Supplement for Optimum Health’ by clicking...Continue Reading
Could something as simple as weighted blankets really diminish the suffering of those with anxiety, depression, and insomnia? What Are Weighted Blankets? Weighted blankets are blankets that are filled with poly plastic (Polypropylene) pellets that add weight to the blanket. So how on earth could a heavy blanket have an effect on the way we feel? Well, consider this first....Continue Reading
The following article is from NaturalNews.com and our content editor has added some comments throughout the article to give her thoughts... When it comes to the important subject of nutrition, what kind of knowledge do licensed medical doctors really have? According to a survey published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, most medical institutions place very little emphasis on...Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s is thought to be related to two types of structural changes in the brain: the development of “lesions” of amyloid beta and neurofibrillary tangles. These lesions are made up of fragments of protein that conglomerate where they are not supposed to be. These harmful structures in the brain have toxic effects on neurons, cause inflammation, can impede the delivery...Continue Reading
Should you buy the best-selling supplement or the one that a top television show host recommends? When you look at the label of a supplement, do you know what to look for? What about the company’s website? Do you know the red flags that clearly provide clues that you should look elsewhere? At Nutracraft, we know that all this is...Continue Reading
Coconut oil is used therapeutically in many countries and has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurvedic medicine is prevalent and practiced in India and other countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. About 94% of coconut oil is made of medium-chain fatty acids, of which 45-50% is lauric acid. Lauric acid has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Coconut oil also...Continue Reading
Aches and pains are certainly an inescapable part of life. You’ll experience them at some point. Rather than just being random occurrences, though, pain can sometimes be a clue to our state of health. Headaches are an occasional nuisance for some, but for others, they can be debilitating and severely interfere with daily life, affecting work, play, and relationships. If...Continue Reading
Magnesium deficiency has reached epidemic proportions in America and in most of the world. It is one of the critical nutrients that we often overlook despite our bodies needing it. Some have called it “the next vitamin D,” in reference to the absence of both nutrients from our bodies. Magnesium is very critical to cellular health because it resides inside...Continue Reading
When you want to be healthy and stay healthy, you need to start on looking into your shopping list and cross out your chips, high-preservatives and bad cholesterol promoters. Follow this helpful list instead to fill up your cart with something healthy. Vegetables Arugula Asparagus Beets Bell Pepper Bok Choy Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Butternut Squash Carrots Cauliflower Chives Cilantro Collared...Continue Reading
“Do children need mother’s milk from another species in order to grow to their optimal height?” The New Zealand Herald recently reported that researchers have found that children who drink plant-based milk end up being a little shorter than children who drink cow's milk1. But is cow’s milk really good for you? Do children need it to get their necessary...Continue Reading
News media have a reputation for sensationalizing many topics, especially those having to do with your health. When national publications cover stories having to do with nutrition, nutritionists are often annoyed by how information from scientific studies is grossly simplified or even misrepresented by journalists. Recently, a very visible news story on coconut oil has been making the rounds. USA...Continue Reading
