For some, summer marks the season for showing off all the exercise and healthy choices they’ve committed to this year. On the other hand, for many others, the season can represent an ongoing struggle to reach their fitness goals. There are many variables involved in weight loss, muscle gain and overall physical health: lifestyle choices, age, hormones, genes, thyroid issues, … [Read more...]
Why we need sunshine.
Many of us enjoy sunshine. Most public health messages of the past century have focused on the hazards of too much sun exposure. UVA radiation (95–97% of the UVR that reaches Earth’s surface) penetrates deeply into the skin, where it can contribute to skin cancer indirectly via generation of DNA-damaging molecules such as hydroxyl and oxygen radicals. Sunburn is caused by too … [Read more...]
Surprising Foods That May Contain Gluten
Did you know that some restaurant eggs use pancake batter in the eggs to make them extra fluffy? Or that some potato chips contain wheat starch or malt vinegar? Learn more about these hidden sources of gluten. Oats In their purest form, oats are naturally gluten-free. However, many oats are processed in factories where cross-contamination is a concern. And in some cases, … [Read more...]
Tips for Successful Grilling That Won’t Harm Your Health
Grilling fresh vegetables and fruits without oil is the healthiest way to enjoy a healthy BBQ. It’s also an easy way to add natural, mouthwatering flavor to foods without risking your health. Vegetables don’t need oil to prevent them from sticking to the grill. You can use lemon or lime juice or other marinades instead. You can also use a grill basket or kabob skewers … [Read more...]
Grab Organic Blueberries to Slow Aging
When it comes to fruits, you should consider moderation and careful selection. When asked to recommend one type of fruit overall, the answer is berries. They are some of the healthiest fruits on the planet, in part because they haven’t been hybridized into giant fruits full of sugar. They are instead small and densely packed with a variety of potent phyto-chemcials that do … [Read more...]