Millions of Americans are taking dietary supplements in hopes of achieving optimal health. But B12 is one vitamin too few are aware they may be deficient in. So what is B12 and why is it important? B12 also known as Cobalamin is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for nerve cell function, DNA synthesis…
DetailsGreat news for coffee lovers. Coffee drinkers may live longer according to a new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). For a 10 year period, researchers followed nearly 500,000 adults in the United Kingdom and found that more coffee appears to be better. Here is what the study found: COFFEE…
DetailsThe American Academy of Pediatrics set forth new guidelines for fruit juice consumption in children and babies. The rising rates of childhood obesity and dental cavities are the reasons for the new guidelines. In previous years, the Academy advised against offering fruit juice to children under the age of 6 months. The big shift in the new guidelines…
DetailsQuick Tip: Avoid unhealthy creamers, sugar and artificial sweeteners in your morning cup of coffee or green tea. Coffee and green tea contain caffeine. Caffeine can help suppress appetite and boost metabolism. But the effects of caffeine is negated when unhealthy creamers and sweeteners are added. Creamers, sugar and artificial sweeteners are void of nutritional…
DetailsFor me, nothing quenches my thirst more than water. I love the taste and I love how it makes me feel. Unfortunately, not many folks share my love of water. Instead, many opt for sugar-sweetened beverages such as juice, soda, beer, alcohol, coffee or tea. Non-water beverages are tasteful and palatable, however they are empty…
DetailsYesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) set forth new guidelines to reduce the amount of salt the food industry puts in the foods we eat. It has long been known in the medical community that high salt intake increases a person’s risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Heart Disease…
DetailsFruits and vegetables are a great source of minerals and vitamins. Eating foods rich in minerals and vitamins is both healing and satisfying to the body. Bananas in particular are a tasty fruit rich in Potassium and Vitamin C. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a medium banana contains upwards of 422…
DetailsOn May 20, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a change in the nutrition label on packaged foods, representing the first change in some twenty years. The biggest change is the addition of ‘Added Sugars’. Sugar occurs naturally in food. With the original label, consumers were blind to the amount of added sugar. We know…
DetailsWhen prepared the right way, salads as a main meal or side dish can help you lose weight and keep you satiated. But let’s face it, salads can get boring. Make a salad come to life by adding color. You can do this by mixing a variety of fresh colorful fruits and vegetables. As your…
DetailsSmoothies have become a very popular food beverage in the past ten years. Smoothies are popular beverages because they are nutritious, filling, satisfying and delicious. Smoothies are easy to prepare and can be taken on the go. Smoothies can be eaten for breakfast or as a snack. The typical smoothie is made with either fruits…
DetailsCut back on salt, butter and vegetable oil by adding flavor with spices. Meals are made flavorful by adding various spices. You don’t have to fry your food or saturate your meals with salt, butter and vegetable oil to make a meal savory. Experiment with various spices, herbs, garlic, vinegar and lemon juice. My absolute favorite spices…
DetailsEvery five years the United States government comes out with dietary guidelines and after a year of debate between health experts and food industry lobbyists, the new dietary guidelines were released yesterday. Here are some key highlights from the new guidelines that you should know: Limit your intake of added sugar to 10% of your daily…
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