Many people are aware that eating plant based foods adds much needed fiber, vitamins and minerals to the diet but what is less well known is the many benefits of the phytochemicals that these …

Milk thistle, also known as Mary thistle or holy thistle, is a plant found growing naturally in the Mediterranean areas of Europe, the Middle East, and Northern Africa. A mature plant can grow over …

Pineapple is one of my favorite fruits. It is incredibly healthy and tastes delicious. Besides being rich in nutrients like vitamin C, fiber, manganese and copper, pineapples contain the enzyme bromelain that aids in …

Found at http://www.healthnews.com/nutrition-diet/green-fuzzy-kiwi-is-fruit-you-2510.html. Very interesting article. Didn’t know that kiwi got so many benefits. Read on.
One of the most underestimated fruits is probably the kiwi. Small, green, and squishy in texture, it is not …

Found at http://www.aolhealth.com/healthy-living/aging-well/longevity
1. Consume less calories.
There’s only one strategy that has been shown in experimental research to extend life span: calorie restriction. In rodents, fish, fruit flies, worms and monkeys — eating less food …

According to the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Survey Examination Survey, about two thirds of the United States’ adult population is overweight – and fully one third of this group is obese. The percentage of …