The antioxidant values of various foods are expressed in ORAC “units.” ORAC is an acronym for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity.” ORAC is a the unit of measurement that was developed specifically to have some type of uniform way to measure the differing amounts of...
An essential mineral Potassium is one of the seven essential macrominerals. The human body uses potassium constantly to support key processes. According to Medical News Today, high potassium intake reduces the risk of overall mortality by 20 percent. It also decreases...
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer for men. Men with larger waistlines could be at higher risk of developing prostate cancer, new research has suggested. The study, by researchers at the University of Oxford, analyzed data on 130,000 men in aged in...
With all the diet plans out there playing off your vanity, you might ask if you should focus on your eating plan and reduce calories a bit for health purposes? For the high majority of the population, the answer is yes. According to a study reported in the journal...
Invest in fruits and vegetables in your diet and increase your chances of living longer by at least 10%. They never told you the price that you pay for things you might not have done. Motivation to eat well is a tricky thing. It’s not just a physical process; there...
While most people are focusing on chocolate, flowers, and teddy bears today, we want to throw in a little research that just might bring you and your family a little closer. Maybe it’ll motivate you to perform random acts of kindness, too, for love and caring...
