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Black garlic seems so mysterious. Unless you frequent the high end restaurants in some of the bigger cities, you may not have come across it yet. That’s where it’s apparently all the rage with chefs in the know… Well, those of us who read are in the know too… and that’s how I first heard about it. Basically it’s white garlic that has undergone a type of heated fermentation process…
Health experts agree that a colorful diet is a healthy diet, which means you should fill your plate with fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, leafy greens, squash, oranges, strawberries and carrots. But did you ever wonder why these colorful fruits and vegetables are so good for you? Well, it’s mostly due to plant compounds called carotenoids. These compounds not only give certain fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors, they also…
Multiple Sclerosis is (MS) one of those confusing disease labels. The cause is difficult to find and the pathology or how the disease affects a person, varies from person to person. But MS is debilitating and life with it is a struggle of symptoms, including difficulties with coordination, motor skills and balance, among many others. Where quality of life is concerned, being able to regain balance, to coordinate the body, to…
If you love the savory flavor and punch that garlic gives to food — not to mention the ancient allium’s revered health-boosting benefits, it’s time you discovered a resurrected treasure: black garlic. With twice the antioxidant level of the better-known white variety, black garlic should join your list of must-have superfoods. But exactly what is it? It’s your old friend, just made better through a process first used in Asia…
Would you like to know how to lower blood pressure, lower heart attack and stroke risk, lower inflammation in the body, restore gut health, balance the immune system, and increase fiber with a single whole food? Then you need to be introduced to the chia seed — a tiny gluten-free, plant-based whole food that will do all that and more… The chia seed isn’t much to look at, but it…
Eating less junk food is one of the hardest things to do — especially around the holidays when everywhere you look you see a bowl of candy, a plate of cookies or some cheesy, carb-filled appetizer. Even if you promise to stay strong, more often than not, you give in to temptation. But giving up junk food isn’t difficult because you lack willpower. It’s difficult because junk food is addictive……
Medical science has made wondrous advances to extend lifespan. But despite our best efforts, long life does not always translate into good health… A worst case scenario that many people fear most is having a functioning body, but a mind stricken with dementia. Memory is at the core of who we are in many ways, and losing it is a frightening prospect. Sadly, memory loss is an early sign of…
If you’re struggling to achieve a healthy weight by the diet and exercise method, but have been unsuccessful, where should you turn? These days there is no shortage of advice available… But not everyone offering you information on how to finally lose weight has your best interest in mind. To some, you’re just another deposit at the bank. You deserve safe, sensible and reasonable guidance. And the best way to…
If you have a dietary allergy, intolerance or sensitivity, you know how much of a bummer it can be to go to party or be invited to a dinner and feel like the odd man out. It’s no fun having to pass on delicious dishes, especially desserts. No one wants to turn down apple pie, after all. Plus, it can be difficult sometimes to help your host, especially if it…
Does knee pain bring you to your knees? Maybe the question is: does knee pain bring you to your chair. If you suffer from knee pain, you need to fight the temptation to avoid pain by avoiding movement, because it’s only making matters worse… A study in Arthritis Care and Research observed the activity of 1,168 men and women 49-83 years old with Osteoarthritis (OA). Wearing accelerometer devices that measured…