Spring Into Health

How to stay in balance and eat in the spring time.

Great News for Chocolate Lovers - Your Favorite Food May Contribute To Lower Blood Pressure

If you love chocolate, there's good news for you. The latest research says the ability of chocolate in lowering blood pressure may outstrip the benefits of tea. Find out more and feel good about your favority treat.

How To Make Tofu From Scratch

As more and more research addresses the significant role that diet plays in our overall health, we as a society continue to look for ways to improve our eating habits. Many have turned to whole and organic foods to help improve their nutrition and better their health. When looking for low-calorie, low-fat, low-sodium, highly nutritious alternative foods, you will find that tofu fits the bill every time.

Yerba Mate - De-Constructing Marketing Hype

De-constructing the marketing hype from science about the use of Yerba Mate in energy drinks and other beverages.

The Importance Of Eating Quality Food

It is known that food is a fuel both for brain and body. Both our thoughts and our physical performance are affected by the food we eat, so we must eat wisely. The ancient Ayurvedic guidelines remind us how to choose quality food.

Do Drink The Water In Texas

You may watch what you eat in Dallas, Houston or anywhere else in Texas. But do you watch what you drink? A number of health problems, including tooth decay, thinning bones, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, cancer and obesity are linked to the beverages you drink.

Alcohol Cravings - How Can Food Reduce Your Desire To Drink? Part Two

Recent studies show that eating certain foods can support a reduce alcohol intake. It is possible to reduce your alcohol cravings by changing your diet. In Part Two of this article: find out why malnourishment, hypoglycemia and coffee increase desire for a drink. Plus get a list of the top foods for reducing alcohol cravings.

Body Beautiful On The Inside... Pros And Cons Of A High Fiber Diet

Take small steps to positively impact your health. Add fiber to your diet - find out how to do this the easy way.

The Importance Of Sports Nutrition In Your Exercise Or Muscle Building Regime

It is important that you pay attention to your diet and sports nutrition when taking part in any exercise program.

I Dare You To Release Those Unwanted Comfort Food Pounds

My husband and I were talking to his mother recently about empty foods. She had never heard the term before. His mother is living with us for a short time while her home is being renovated. Admittedly, I have stopped by her home a few times to scout out the progress. You can smile. It has not been that bad though.

Healthy Restaurant Eating

While I am still a proponent of eating home-cooked food, eating out can be healthy, fun, and relaxing. Eating out should feel like a special treat. Don't order something just because you think it's healthy. Order food that you know will satisfy you and then don't feel guilty about it!

Grains - Friend or Foe?

The topic of grain consumption is a hot one. There is a school that says we should eliminate them completely and another that says they should make up the backbone of our diet. Read more about this topic!

What is Purified Water?

Of all the water in the world, only about 3% is drinkable by human beings. Of this small percentage, the majority is either wholly or partially polluted by natural or man made contaminants. The body requires H2O to survive but not the contaminants found in most drinking water.

Tips For Health Diet Fitness

When it comes to health diet fitness programs these three elements are going to keep you on the road to healthy living with a good diet and a regular fitness program.

Raw Food & Raw Food Restaurants in San Francisco - the Very Best Places to Eat Healthy

Looking for raw food in San Francisco? San Francisco has lots of raw food restaurants and plenty of locations to buy fresh, raw food. There are also numerous sources of organic produce in San Francisco, and plenty of vegan restaurants.