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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 Healthy Living

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…

Tags Gluten, Holiday food, Organic

Healthy Diet

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

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date October 7, 2025

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

Healthy Diet

The nutty secret Italians use to look and feel great

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date June 1, 2018

Many Italian towns have reputations as blue zones… places where inhabitants live unusually long and healthy lives. Most often their health and longevity is attributed to a healthy Mediterranean diet. But the citizens of a town on the Italian Riviera hold tight to another healthy secret…

Tags Superfoods

Blood Pressure Heart Health

What eating yogurt does to your heart

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date March 5, 2018

By now, you’ve heard all about the health benefits of fermented foods. Well, it turns out that yogurt — the most popular of fermented dairy products — is a must-have for high blood pressure-sufferers everywhere… and anyone else who wants to manage their risk for heart disease and stroke. Here’s why…

Tags Fiber, Magnesium, Ubiquinol CoQ10, Vitamin D

Healthy Living Sleep

Tree bark for less stress and more sleep (but not under your pillow)

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date March 30, 2018

Anxiety does awful things to a person. It messes with your sleep, your stress levels and is often tied to depression. If you’re battling anxiety, you could take medication prescribed by your doctor. But will you stick with it?