The Importance of Omega-3s
One of the most heart-healthy fatty acids, Omega-3s are commonly found in fish, flax seed and walnuts. Nutritionists recommend that individuals consume at least a gram of Omegas each day ...
Health Benefits of Whole Grains
A core part of the recommended USDA Food Pyramid, Whole Grains provide fiber in terms of bran, as well as vitamins, energy and antioxidants from the kernel. The external bran ...
Nutritious Bars On the Go
Today, many working professionals are too busy to sit down for a meaningful breakfast or snack during a hectic business day. As a result, many people skip out on important ...
Lose Weight with Natural Cleansing
There are a wide variety of products on the market which aim to help you reduce excess weight through colon cleansing. We reviewed a number of these leading products and ...
A Look at Sugar Substitutes
For diabetics and general dieters alike, reducing sugar intake is imperative to help keep glucose levels down and to encourage healthy body functions. For decades, aspartame (often branded as “Sweet ...
Natural Programs
Organic Food-Based Diets
Many health-conscious individuals have focused their diets on the consumption of organic food, which has become increasingly available with the growth of organic agriculture over the past few years. Organic food is a label defined by the USDA for the American market, while the European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India and Japan have their own unique...
Low Fat Options
Delicious Low-Fat Diet Recipes
The best part about integrating a low-fat conception into your daily diet is that you have nearly infinite flexibility in terms of the types of foods you can consume. A low-fat approach to dieting is about making smart choices, while allowing yourself to explore the tastes and enjoyment of food – we consulted with some leading health food chefs to create a...
Vegetarian Eating
A Well-Balanced Vegetarian Diet
Over the last decade, vegetarian-based diets have grown in popularity, as a product of both the health and animal rights movements. The key to a successful plant-based diet, however, is finding the proper balance between health, nutrition and ensuring your body gets the proper nutrients (protein, vitamins and healthy fats) that it needs. While there are various...
Specialty Diets
Looking at Raw Food Diets
A number of leading nutritionists have explored the idea of a raw-foods diet, which is based on the principle of sustaining higher nutrient retention through consumption of unprocessed, raw foods. While a strict raw foods diet may include any dietary products, including sashimi, many dieters’ habits also coincide with a vegan diet, with a focus on raw products,...
Breville Produce Juicer
Review by: Health Editor
We tested the Breville BJE 200XL Home Juicer, which came complete with a 700-watt motor and a custom design made for counter-tops. The juicer is pleasantly...
