The Importance of Omega-3 and DHA For Students DHA is the primary structural component of brain tissue, so it stands to reason that a deficiency of DHA in the diet could translate into a deficiency in brain function. In fact, research is increasingly recognizing the possibility that DHA has a crucial influence on neurotransmitters in […]
The Top Cholesterol Facts Since you will see the word “cholesterol” on just about every food package you buy, it’s important to know what it is, what it does, and how much is safe. Below are the important cholesterol facts you need to know. What cholesterol is Cholesterol is not a fat. Biochemically it’s called […]
With every one percent reduction of total blood cholesterol, there is about a two percent reduction in the risk of heart attack. Getting your total cholesterol down and your HDL, or good cholesterol, up is good medicine. Here’s what you can do to control your cholesterol. 1. Eat less fat Keep your total daily fat […]
Information on Why You Need Calcium We all know you need calcium for strong bones and teeth. What you may not know is that calcium is required for every cell of the body to function in a healthy way. Besides acting as a cellular cement for bones, calcium is used by nerves and muscles, and […]
Sears Family Recipe Smoothie We give our children and ourselves a School-Ade smoothie for a quick and nutritious breakfast as they are hurrying off to school and we are rushing off to work. We formulated this smoothie recipe based on the principle of “synergy.” The nutrients consumed together enhance each others benefits, so the whole […]
Correlations Between Food and Moods Both research and experience are proving without a doubt that there is a connection between how we eat and how we think and act. The biochemical basis of this food-mood relationship lies in the neurotransmitters, those chemical messengers which relay thoughts and actions along the trillions of neural pathways in […]
12 Dietary Changes to Lower Cancer Risk Some foods actually contribute to the development of cancer; other foods lessen the risk. Follow these dietary changes to lower cancer risk. More specifically, these dietary guidelines target lowering the risk of colorectal cancer as well as preventing cardiovascular disease. For people with a genetic tendency toward colorectal […]
Dr. Bill’s 10-step Anti-Cancer Program With trillions of cell duplications occurring inside you every day, it stands to reason that a few of those cells will become out of control renegades. If your body’s immune system is strong enough to search out and destroy these cells, you don’t “get cancer.” If the cells win the […]
7 Ways to Improve Your Nutrition The final feature of the L.E.A.N. program is nutrition, which carries equal weight with exercise in the process of becoming lean. No, this does not mean going on a diet, at least in the way most people regard this four-letter word. Just the word “diet” can be a turn-off. “Die” […]
The ABCs of Teaching Nutrition to Your Kids From A to Z, we have 26 (and then some) ways to help teach nutrition to your kids. And who knows, you may learn a few things yourself along the way! Take a look at the ABC’s of teaching nutrition to your child on topics ranging from […]
How to Pick Healthy Cereal Take a stroll down the cereal lane in any supermarket and you’ll be overwhelmed by the overdose of fruity and colorful boxes. The variety, the catchy names, and the fabulous box designs are a tribute to the creativity of American advertising firms. But when choosing and preparing healthy cereal for your family, […]
The Rich Nutrients in Flax Seeds and Flax Oil Flax seeds and flax oil are being rediscovered as true health foods. They definitely merit being included on any top-ten list of foods that are good for you. Flax is not a new food. It is actually one of the older and, perhaps, one of the […]
