Using the “Five servings a day” guideline, about one in ten people consume enough fruits and vegetables. But it gets worse: The recommended five-a-day is an old recommendation that dates back to the 1990s. Today most experts are recommending 10 servings of...
(image courtesy of pixabay.com) The latest research published in the journal of Experimental Gerontology showed that 2 cups a day of grapes dramatically lowers metabolic decline in the brain. Grapes? Something as simple as grapes? To much of our surprise and delight,...
Leaves from the olive tree (Olea europaea) have been used as a medicinal for thousands of years, and represents one of the world’s oldest continuously-used medicinals. While most people recognize that the olive fruit—along with oil made from the...
When Your Gut Feels Off After huge feasts, necessary antibiotics, or periods of intense stress, it’s common to feel that your digestive system isn’t functioning at its best. Bloating, digestive irregularities, or general discomfort could point to issues in...
Plastic was once seen as a convenience. It made things faster, cheaper, and more accessible. But over time, that convenience has turned into a widespread problem, one that doesn’t stay outside in landfills or oceans. Tiny plastic particles have made their way into our...
