Resveratrol is one of the most useful polyphenols found in plants. It has the greatest concentrations in the skin of red grapes, while trace amounts of resveratrol are found in wine. Resveratrol is also found in other fruits and vegetables, though not as much as in grapes. Like other polyphenols, resveratrol has been shown to […]
Beets don’t get the attention they deserve. True that they are too bitter for some people, but with the right preparation or by taking a beet supplement, you can start to enjoy the potential health benefits of this vegetable. So how should you prepare beets, and is there a beet supplement that is right for […]
If you’re active, you should consider taking an antioxidant. The extra strain of activity on your body, whether you’re simply going for a run, hiking, or lifting weights, increases your metabolic rate and results in the creation of reactive oxygen species, sometimes known as oxidants. The foil to oxidants? As you might already know, the […]
You may already know the importance of getting omega-3s from fish oils as part of your diet. If this is news to you, you should look to eat more fish or add a fish oil supplement to your diet. But hold on a second, because it’s not just any fish oil that can support a […]
Seasonal changes and holiday stress may deplete your immune system, triggering unwanted symptoms like coughing, sneezing, itchiness, or fatigue. If you’re feeling under the weather, or if someone around you is sick, it may be a good time to reinforce your immune system. Keep reading to learn 10 simple steps you and your family can […]
Do you use celery seed in your everyday cooking? If so, you might be aware of some celery seed benefits: it adds depth of flavor to spice mixes, and can be the difference between a good and a great vegetable broth. But did you know that celery seed benefits extend far beyond the kitchen? Dozens […]
Find out how the most crucial astaxanthin benefits to your health. What are you having for dinner this evening? If you said shrimp, salmon or even lobster, you’ll be taking in a powerful carotenoid called astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is responsible for giving those kinds of seafood and a few others their signature pinkish-red hue. And the […]
The potential benefits of astaxanthin are hard to ignore. This supplement – responsible for giving crustaceans and other kinds of seafood their signature pinkish-red hue – may support skin health, heart health, eye health, and much more. If you’re considering working this supplement into your healthy lifestyle, there are some basic astaxanthin dosage recommendations to […]
Green coffee bean is any unroasted seed from the Coffea plant. Globally, around 18.4 billion pounds of coffee beans are produced each year. Most of these beans end up roasted, brewed in hot water, then served in a cup. But some beans will escape this process, because the roasting process reduces the amount of chlorogenic acid found […]
You may have read headlines comparing moringa to a miracle tree or labeling it as the newest superfood and wondered, “Should I give it a try?” Same here. So I figured if I was going to educate myself about it, why not take you along on my fact-finding journey? (more…)
