Fiber is known too many to be an important part of our diet. However, it is seemingly very difficult to obtain from the standard diet. Today I’ll do my best to convince you again why you want this crucial ingredient to be a part of your daily dietary habits. Fiber plays a unique role in...
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Blood Sugar-balancing Supplements Prt 2
A continuation from last weeks article about some natural ideas that could help you balance blood sugar. French grape seed extract is rich in free radical-fighting flavonoids and has been found to benefit many aspects of metabolic syndrome – a condition that is often the forerunner of diabetes. In a randomized, placebo-controlled study, researchers from...
Blood Sugar-Balancing Supplements Prt 1
Diet and weight loss can have a huge impact on the odds of developing diabetes – or if you’ve already been diagnosed with the disease, helping to manage your blood sugar levels. But sometimes your best efforts simply aren’t enough. The following herbs and nutrients have been found to help normalize blood sugar levels when...
Protein Goes Paleo Part 2
Clean & Green Take sunflower seeds, for example. In addition to providing vitamin E and other essential nutrients, sunflower protein is a good source of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which help the body create muscle tissue. Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of healthy fats that support the body’s ability to control hidden inflammation,...
Protein Goes Paleo Part 1
Whether they’re trying to slim down, buff up or just plain feel better, more and more people are turning to the Paleo (short for “Paleolithic”) diet to get the results they want. It’s a way of eating that centers around foods available to early humans before the development of agriculture approximately 10,000 years ago....
Keeping your Friends Healthy Part 2
Continuing on with last week’s article from Nordic Naturals on pet health and the role Omega 3 has in your pet’s life. What is the best way to add omega-3s to my pet’s diet? The best source of omega-3s for cats and dogs is fish oil. Omega-3s are found abundantly in cold-water fish, with...
Keeping your Friends Healthy Part 1
This week I’d like to pass on a little “PSA” from our friends at Nordic Naturals for you and your furry friends at home. As the weather trends towards warmer everyone is getting outside so it’s time to get informed on a little pet health. How can a pet’s diet affect his/her joints? A...
Staying Calm and Sweet and Heart Healthy
Last week we started a discussion on the importance of magnesium as a part of your regiment to maintain good health. Let’s continue with more information. Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves functioning properly; it keeps your heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and assists in keeping your bones strong. This essential...
Naturally Calm
Heart health and sweet “hearts” are both themes this month in your local health food store and maybe even around the world! Happy Hearth Health Month and Happy Valentine’s Day! Magnesium and calcium are fundamental nutrients that need to be I balance with each other in order for you to fully experience good health....
Banishing Bruises Part 2
Sealing the Leaks Any new tendency to develop unexplained bruises should be brought to your practitioner’s attention. If everything checks out, however, you might want to consider supporting your body’s ability to form strong, leakproof capillaries. Like the skin itself, blood vessels are made of a structural protein called collagen. Vitamin C is needed...