Digestion works like a giant food processor, using chemical and mechanical means to break down food into nutrients and energy. It can take up to 40 hours for food to move through the colon. Without proper digestion, you can become deficient in key nutrients that are responsible for healthy cell Read more…
During your next grocery run, you may notice changes to the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods. The Food and Drug Administration issued new regulations for the Nutrition Facts label to reflect updated scientific information about what constitutes a healthy diet. The new label will be required on all packaged Read more…
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain which affects the physical health of our body such as rise in blood pressure, increased heart rate, unusual fatigue, low confidence and depression. Excessive stress can lead to many serious diseases, which gradually kills our body. Fortunately, there are certain ways Read more…
Those who are in good health and eat a varied diet, regardless of whether they eat meat or not, can get by without supplements or having the occasional one. Supplements and fortified foods are usually recommended for people in the following circumstances. Health Supplements Pregnant women usually need higher levels Read more…