Omega-3 fatty acids are critical to proper bodily function but are not produced or synthesized by the body. Therefore, omega-3s must be acquired through an external source such as diet or supplementation. Omega-3s are known for their numerous health benefits such as reducing inflammation, decreasing the risk of neurological and cardiovascular disease, supporting eye and […]
Xylitol is one of the better all natural sugar substitutes. It is considered to be one of the nutritious sweeteners that provide energy. Its sweetness is similar to sucrose, but less caloric. And it has a benefit in preventing dental cavities. Xylitol is a sugar substitute with sweetness equal to that of table sugar. It […]
Grape seed extract is a derivative of grape seeds. It is rich in antioxidants and oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes and has been linked to a wide range of possible health benefits. Including antitumor activity. Other possible treatments grape seed extract might benefit is high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, macular degenerative, poor circulation, and nerve damage. Anticancer and cancer […]
If you are interested in making dietary changes remember that 60% of American adults have one or more diet-related chronic diseases. It is fairly common knowledge that a major aspect of good health is diet and exercise. Adhering to lifestyle change for the long-term can be challenging for many people. There are many ways […]
The order in which you eat your food matters, research indicates that you can consume the same foods – same calories, same total carbs, same nutrients, and have drastically different metabolic effects depending on what you eat first. Dr. Jason Fung, a nephrologist (kidney specialist) and author of several books, including “The Diabetes Code: Prevent and […]
Black seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant. This plant is native to southwest Asia. Black seed oil has a long history dating back over 2,000 years. In fact, according to some sources, it was discovered in the tomb of King Tut. Nigella Sativa seeds are sometimes used in Middle Eastern and […]
In part one of this two part newsletter, I mentioned that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have the authority to review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed. In general, FDA’s role with a dietary supplement product begins after the product enters the marketplace. That is usually the agency’s […]
If you really need them, dietary supplements can be beneficial to your health. There are blood tests available to determine what you may need. Taking too many supplements can involve health risks. Kidney damage is one example. Most people get enough nutrients by eating a wide variety of foods every day. However, if you have […]
There was a time, in the not so distant past, when bone broth was seen as the best food on the planet. People would boil down grass fed chicken bones for 20 to 40 hours thinking that disintegrating poultry bones would bring the richest nutrition ever consumed. Yet, no one ever mentioned the toxic metals […]
You have probably seen CBD products in many stores. It is an industry that has exploded over the past five years or more. We need to be aware of where we buy these products and how to determine how they work. Some don’t work at all. In part this has a lot to do with […]
