Leafy green vegetables are important for a variety of reasons. Many people consider them nutritional superstars because when eaten raw they are one of the best sources of amino acids, which are the building blocks needed for protein in the body. Leafy greens are easy to digest, and they stimulate digestion by encouraging digestive enzymes. They also strengthen the immune system [...]

You’ve probably heard that blueberries are supposed to be a super food and a nutritional powerhouse. Indeed, they seem to offer some great health benefits due to their antioxidant compounds, which reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, a main component in numerous diseases. They’ve also been touted to improve mental deterioration, and the oxygen radical absorbance capacity [...]

If you’re familiar with mushrooms, you may know there are many varieties, and they add a distinctive flavor often described as earthy. Yet, they are more than tasty morsels. According to a study published in the international journal Appetite they appear to be as satisfying as beef but contain alot fewer calories and that means you may be able to cut calories. 

Tryptophan is one of the essential amino acids that must be acquired from diet, and you may be familiar with it because turkey is one of the best sources of it. Tryptophan is also known to affect the brain neurotransmitter serotonin and is a precusor to serotonin. It is also needed to create vitamin B3 and [...]

Why not skip the usual fruits and vegetables, and try something new? One reason why you may want to try something new is if you examine your diet closely, you will likely find you eat the same ten or fifteen vegetables over and over. The same old fruits and vegetables are probably apples, bananas, oranges, pears, grapes, broccoli, [...]

People often think animal protein is much more nutritious than plant protein. That is because animal protein contains ALL the necessary essential amino acids whereas it takes more effort to obtain it from plant sources, and essential amino acids must come from dietary sources because they cannot be produced by the body. However, according to the American Dietetic [...]

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin because the best source of vitamin D comes from the sun. Vitamin D regulates calcium metabolism and influences phosphorus, which in turn is important to strong bones. If you have a vitamin D deficiency despite adequate calcium and phosphorus levels, you may develop such things as [...]

Almond milk, soy milk, and rice milk are used for a variety of reasons. For instance, some people don’t like the taste of cow’s milk. Other people may be lactose intolerant, or sometimes people are vegetarian or vegan and don’t want to consume animal products. Health conscious consumers may also believe almond, rice, or soy milks are healthier than cow’s [...]

Raw milk versus pasteurized milk has become a big issue in the last few years. People who believe in raw milk have even gone so far as to pay three or four times as much for raw milk as pasteurized, and some farmers, break the law to sell it. Raw milk supporters believe minimally processed [...]

Poor concentration can be caused for hundreds of reasons, including anxiety, depression, drowsiness, fatigue, inattention, illness, or medication side effects. In fact, several web sites indicate there are over 175 reasons for lack of concentration, and, with so many possibilities, it may be hard to pinpoint precisely what you should do to improve concentration. One thing that may help is concentrating [...]