Keeping your lungs healthy is essential to feeling your best. But some very common factors — including exposure to cigarette smoke, environmental toxins, and inflammatory diets — can take a toll on your lungs. Research has shown that lifestyle modifications, including following a nutrient-rich diet,...

Popeye was onto something. Spinach has some pretty remarkable potential health benefits. From improving bone health to anti-cancer properties, this leafy green deserves a spot in your kitchen. Spinach is one of the most nutrient-rich plant foods, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease...

One of the major health obstacles facing this nation is the obesity epidemic. Still?, you might ask. Yes. Still. Being overweight is incredibly dangerous to your health, and can be a catalyst for numerous other health issues, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, to an increased risk of...

Vitamin D is an essential ingredient in our lives. Adequate amounts of vitamin D promote calcium and phosphorus absorption—essential mechanisms for healthy bones and teeth—and is also considered by organizations such as the National Cancer Institute as a nutrient with potential to ward off serious diseases. Unfortunately, like...

If you’ve been around the wellness movement long enough, undoubtedly you’ll come across this statement often. “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. -- Hippocrates, father of medicine, 431 B.C. Health enthusiasts the world over all agree that nutrition is the building block...