You know it as the “sunshine vitamin,” and lately you’ve probably noticed a lot of news on additional health benefits of vitamin D. “Vitamin D fights common colds!” “Vitamin D fights cancer!” “Vitamin D fights Multiple Sclerosis!” How can it be that vitamin D boasts all those curative properties? Is it true?
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If there ever was a food who had an unjustly bad reputation, it’s the poor avocado. Higher than any other fruit, the fat of a whole avocado totals around 29g (reminder, hardly anyone will eat an entire avocado in one sitting, so you aren’t getting all that fat at once). Plus, a little fat never hurt anyone. In fact, it actually helps! Read the rest of this entry
Some things in life are just made for each other: salt and pepper, gin and tonic, Andy Roddick and tennis, Cliff and Phebe. Why even attempt to separate these dynamic duos? Sure, each thing on its own is just dandy, but when you get right down to it, the combo is exponentially better! Same goes with vitamin and food pairings. Here are a few choice combos that your body will thank you for… Read the rest of this entry
Vegetarianism receives much acclaim for fostering numerous health benefits, as it should. In nearly every country where the majority of people consume a plant based diet, rates of heart disease and other related illnesses are significantly lower. However, if the mere thought of eliminating meat from your diet makes your muscles shudder and scream steak, don’t be disheartened. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets are healthful if they are thoughtfully considered. Many of the health benefits of the vegetarian lifestyle are attainable without sacrificing your mom’s famous Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Read the rest of this entry
