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Vitamin C: How Much Do We Need?

When you’re looking for ways to support your immune system, Vitamin C is probably at the top of the list. This key vitamin is the reason why your ...

Herbs to Get You Through Allergy Season

To help offset and avoid inflammation, especially during the end of flu season and heading into allergy season, consider some natural methods...

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B12?

Most cases of vitamin B12 deficiency are overlooked or misdiagnosed, according to a study published in the National Health Institute. This is prim...

Beta Glucan: The Beneficial Fiber

Beta glucan is a type of soluble fiber found naturally in a variety of food sources, including oats, barley, sorghum, and rye. It’s often found in ...

Nutrition Education Should Be Included in School System

Financial literacy and nutrition/health literacy have been long under-taught in the United States school system. One could make an argument that nu...

Fermented Foods for Better Digestive Health

Eating a diet full of fermented foods, like sauerkraut, kimchi, and fermented vegetables, and consuming kombucha tea can greatly reduce inflammatio...

Diabetes 3 AKA Alzheimer's Disease

Diabetes Type 3 is now being referred to as Dementia. Doctors have known for a long time that being obese and having Type 2 diabetes can increase t...

Using Mushrooms to Manage Stress

From the day-to-day duties of a busy job, taking care of your family, our lives can often be physically and mentally taxing. Add on the spur of t...

What’s Inside Your Plant-Based Beef?

When we think of maintaining a vegan diet, you assume it will be healthier and create longevity in your life. After all, if you can't eat meat, the...

Good Cholesterol Vs. Bad Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance, which is essential for good health, but high cholesterol can increase risk for heart disease and diabetes. The...

Foods that Cause Inflammation to Flare Up

When your body activates your immune system, it sends out inflammatory cells. These cells attack bacteria or heal damaged tissue. If your body send...

Foods to Eat When Feeling Stressed

Stress is part of our daily lives. Certain foods can improve your body's ability to handle stress, packed with essential nutrients needed to boost ...