The Breakfast Of Health Champions
Research shows that the old saying is true: breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Data from the National Weight Control Registry–an ongoing study of successful dieters who have shed an average of 66 pounds and kept it off for five years–shows that nearly 80 percent of them eat breakfast every day. […]
Mushrooms: A Marvelous Potent Source of Vitamin D
Getting enough vitamin D from your diet can be challenging since this disease-fighting nutrient is found in relatively few foods. However, the delicious news is that mushrooms can provide just as much vitamin D as supplements, according to research presented at the American Society for Biochemistry and Microbiology annual meeting in Boston in April. That’s […]
Surprising Health Perks of Probiotics
Probiotics don’t just benefit digestive health. Scientists have also discovered that the “good” bacteria found in fermented foods and supplements can aid weight loss and may help ward off colds, skin rashes, allergies, diabetes, and heart disease. Most remarkably, the “good” bacteria found in fermented foods and supplements may also be powerful natural antidepressants, with […]
