Of the most common food borne infections, half are found in poultry, pork, beef, and other meat products. A study, as noted by the Washington Post, showed the pathogens that have the greatest burden on society as a whole. In order of ranking, the study found that the greatest burden economically was from campylobacter in [...]

Herbs and spices, though small additions, are nutritional powerhouses. They are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and of course, excellent taste! Here is a brief overview of some of our favorite spices that maybe you haven’t tried before: Turmeric – Turmeric goes nicely with poultry and in Indian cuisine, but I think you can add [...]

We are excited to introduce a new challenge today. For the next four (4) weeks the challenge will be based on nutrition. Please contact us with any questions. Here are the details: Week 1- Take all “inflammatory foods” out of your home Inflammatory foods includes sugar, all grains and starchy foods including bread, pasta, cereal, [...]

Turmeric is one of the most powerful and beneficial spices that you can consume. Dr. David Frawely, founder and director of the American Institute for Vedic Studies in Santa Fe, New Mexico says this about turmeric: “If I had only one single herb to depend upon for all possible health and dietary needs, I would [...]

Now we are just piling on! Vitamin D is important in numerous body processes and recent research from the Emory/Geaorgia Tech Predictive Health Institute has found that lower amounts of vitamin D, even in healthy individuals, is linked with stiffer arteries and inability for blood vessels to relax. The study just adds to the growing [...]

Metabolic syndrome is a combination of abnormal body functions that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Typically signs such as excessive weight, higher than normal triglyceride levels, lower than normal HDL cholesterol, higher than normal blood pressure, and higher than normal fasting blood sugar are indicators of having metabolic syndrome. A recent study, [...]

Yes, it’s true, fasting is good for your health. Oh we knew it all along. We heard how calorie restriction plus optimal nutrition leads to a longer life.. I mean, everyone knows that eating less and requiring less insulin leads to a longer life, right? Well, there is a new study, as there always is, [...]