Clinical trials and population studies provide evidence that added sugar to foods increases a person’s risk of diabetes and heart attacks. As opposed to naturally occurring sugars, which do not pose these risks. Eating more fruits and vegetables reduce…
“Oh, food, Wonderful food, Marvelous food, Glorious food!” From Oliver! (Columbia Pictures, 1968) You Are Still What You Eat To most people today, food is just something to put in our mouths to keep us from starving. It isn’t anything worth paying attention to….
Everybody loves fresh produce! From their sweet, crispy, or savory taste to their essential vitamins and minerals, there’s no doubt that fruits and vegetables are an integral (and nutritionist recommended) part of everyone’s diet. But how much do you know about your…
Ah, summer time! Time for lazing in shorts, short sleeves, and flip-flops. Time for staying cool in the pool. And, when the temperatures rise above 80º, it’s time for drinking natural vitamin water. Natural Vitamin Water We all know that we need to drink more water…
Today, it is hard to eat healthy while on a budget. The prices of healthier foods seem to be two to three times as much as those of junk food. You can pick up junk food at the Dollar Tree for, well, a dollar plus tax. But, what about healthy nutritious meals? There…