People who ate a lot of red chili peppers had a few things in common. But the most important trait they shared was a decreased risk of premature death, particularly from stroke or heart attack. The right pepper for you…

Protecting your body from serious diseases, like cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and autoimmune disorders, feels like an overwhelming task. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s talk about making it easy…

Corn is controversial in the natural health world. And for good reason. A lot of corn is genetically modified and corn derivatives are one of the most popular fillers in processed junk foods. But blue corn is something else…

You already know that processed meat isn’t doing your health any favors. All it’s doing is contributing to major diseases like cancer, heart disease and asthma. But what about red meat?

Lupus, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, and depression. What do these health issues have in common? A couple of things, but let’s start with women…

You know greens are good for you. That’s why you stock your fridge full of big, leafy bunches of romaine, kale, spinach and chard. But when it comes to greens, bigger isn’t always better. In fact, the smaller your greens are, the healthier they may be…

Excess liver fat is a hazard. It’s even worse than that extra abdominal fat you’ve been worried about. That’s because it puts you at an even higher risk of developing insulin resistance, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes and even cancer.

Stress can easily put you in a funk. Whether you work too much, sleep too little, are just generally overwhelmed by the state of the world — it can make you irritable, angry and even depressed. So how do get yourself into a happier state of mind? Mood-boosting food…

If you’re trying to live a healthier life, you don’t need to make drastic, sweeping changes to see results. All you have to do is go to your pantry and grab a handful of nuts. If you don’t have any nuts, that’s okay. I’m sure you’ll want to run to the store and get some after hearing this…

If better fuel helps your body burn fat more efficiently, could it be that better fuel also helps your body’s most fuel-hungry organ—the brain—operate better? It definitely appears so, but that’s not all…

Some of the best superfoods are berries. And the more glamorous berries have gotten the most attention like Goji, Acerola and Acai because they all contain high amounts of potent antioxidants. Now, the cousin of an American favorite is getting a lot of attention…

We live in a polluted world, so it’s no surprise that there are many pollutants in our food. It’s like they’re the new ‘condiment.’ So, like a broken record I have to say… if you’re not already choosing organic produce to avoid these threats, you really should be. Here’s one more reason…