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The simplest way to supersize the cancer-fighting power of green tea

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date January 23, 2019

For years, green tea was the darling of the hot beverage circle, until coffee’s (and even black tea’s) health benefits became better known. But green tea still reigns as king of one potent cancer-fighting compound. Use this trick to supersize it…

Tags Tea

Healthy Diet

7 nutrition-packed veggies for powerful winter soups

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date March 11, 2019

Why is it so hard to “eat your vegetables,” at least for most of us? Sure, I do have friends who would rather eat a giant salad or a plate of sautéed spinach than anything else in the world. But that’s just not me, or most people I know. So, what can we do to get the essential nutrition that can only come from veggies?

Tags Superfoods

Healthy Diet

Slash liver cancer nearly 40 percent with the ‘right’ fiber

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date March 6, 2019

Liver cancer rates and deaths are on the rise. In fact, it’s the only cancer with rates expected to go up year after year in both women and men. But just by making a simple change, you can bring your risk of the most common form of liver cancer down by almost 40 percent.

Tags Grains

Eye Health Healthy Diet

How to squeeze the most cataract-fighting lutein from spinach

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date February 28, 2022

Lutein is a super healthy carotenoid. It reduces the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts, as well as coronary heart disease, stroke and metabolic syndrome. It may even improve your cognitive health. Here’s how to get the most of it from a great source…

Tags Antioxidants, Vision support

Healthy Diet

12 recipe switches for healthy (or vegan) holiday treats

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date August 30, 2024

It’s that time of year again! Time to get out the pie pans, baking sheets, and rolling pins. Let the holiday baking begin! Believe it or not, it’s also the beginning of a great opportunity to turn your holiday favorites into healthier treats. Here are some easy and tasty guilt-free substitutions…

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Healthy Diet

The vitamin-packed “sweet” you should include on your holiday table

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date October 26, 2024

A Thanksgiving tradition, few know that the humble sweet potato is a nutritional giant. So, let me share these six ways sweet potatoes are one food you can stuff yourself silly with — guilt-free — and introduce you to three delicious recipes you can use to impress your holiday guests…

Tags Holiday food, Superfoods

Healthy Diet Healthy Living

6 unusual fall picks that pack big taste and nutrition

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date November 4, 2022

Pattern made of melon and smile face made of berry fruit on vibrant purple background. Minimal healthy concept. Fresh fruit and happy face idea.

Autumn is harvest time. That means a variety of veggies and fruits are available now and bursting not only flavor, but health-boosting nutrients. It’s time to get adventurous and “wow” your taste buds. Here are six you might not have tried before…

Tags Nutrition, Organic, Plant-based diet

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The antioxidant-packed tea that kills cancer stem cells

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date September 5, 2018

At some point in your life, you’ve probably been told to “treat your body like a temple.” And that’s good advice. You only have one body, after all. And it has to last you for a while. But, if you’ve been a little rough on it, no worries. One special drink could turn things around for you…

Tags Antioxidants, Natural Herbal Remedies, Tea

Healthy Living Weight Loss

Lose just this much weight to lose your disease risk (seriously, that’s all!)

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date September 5, 2018

We all know that being overweight can cause major health problems and has been linked to everything from heart disease and diabetes, to Alzheimer’s and even cancer. But how much weight loss is enough to lower these risk? Surprisingly, much lower than you think…

Healthy Living Prescription Drugs

Dangerous pharmacy slip-ups that could kill

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date September 18, 2018

In the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” young George Bailey stops the town pharmacist, who is distraught over the death of his son, from mislabeling a prescription in a way that would have had lethal consequences. Today, things are not that personal, and human error is rampant…

Tags DIY Health

Healthy Diet Heart Health

How whole milk keeps your heart whole

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date September 19, 2018

There are a lot of arguments against drinking whole milk, including fat, calories and inflammation. So we’re told skim or plant-based milks are better. But whether you believe any of this or not, there’s something you should know before you give up whole milk completely…

Tags Cholesterol

Health Supplements Healthy Mood

The best supplement for stress, anxiety and sleep

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date May 28, 2018

Cortisol throws your hormonal balance out of whack. Beyond your hormones, high cortisol levels weaken your immune system, put you at risk for diabetes and contribute to obesity. High cortisol is also tied to mood problems and, of course, anxiety. Bust it with a simple amino acid…

Tags L-theanine, Nutritional Supplements, Sleep, stress