If you've ever read the ingredients listed on packaged foods, you know that there's a lot more in them today than in your grandmother’s generation. Virtually every processed food now contains a laundry list of preservatives, colorings, flavorings, emulsifiers and [...]
In the summer heat of St. Petersburg, fanning yourself and upping the AC won’t be enough to overcome hot flashes. Your unpredictable moods may leave you reeling. The unwanted symptoms you’re experiencing are an indication that you need to make [...]
America by the Numbers 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half of the World population) In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. Even MILD dehydration will slow down [...]
Did you know that anxiety is a relatively common mental health disorder? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 40 million American adults are affected by anxiety disorders each year. Anxiety can manifest in a number of different ways. [...]
Many people who decide to detoxify have a goal in mind—whether it’s to reduce toxins, jump-start an improved diet or just plain hitting the reset button, detoxification is a great way to get things moving in the right direction. Common [...]
Are you always on-the-go? Looking for a nutritious, quick snack? Look no more: raw, organic nuts in moderation are a near perfect option. With healthy fats, fiber, plant sterols and many vitamins and minerals, nuts pack a powerful nutritional punch, all wrapped [...]
Pistachios have been enjoyed in the Middle East, where they originated, for thousands of years. Once considered a delicacy, they became a popular snack in the US during the 1880s, when imported pistachios were available from vending machines in bars, restaurants, and train [...]
Did you know that your mood and emotions can trigger food cravings, cause you to overeat or kill your appetite entirely? But the opposite also holds true in that the food you eat can make or break your mood, making you happy, [...]
Food dyes are one of the most widely used and dangerous additives. While the European Union has recently placed regulations on labeling food dyes to inform consumers of the health risks (in the same way tobacco products carry a hazardous to your [...]
Every year, food manufacturers pour 15 million pounds of artificial food dyes into U.S. foods -- and that amount only factors in eight different varieties, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). These dyes are so common in [...]
