Cinnamon has been consumed since 2000 BC in Ancient Egypt, where it was very highly prized (almost considered to be a panacea). In medieval times doctors used cinnamon to treat...

Processed food has a bad reputation as a diet saboteur. It's blamed for our nation's obesity epidemic, high blood pressure and the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes. But processed food...

Legumes — a class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils — are among the most versatile and nutritious foods available. Legumes are typically low in fat, contain no...

Making a commitment to healthy eating is a great start towards a healthier life. Beyond eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and good fats, however, there is the question of...

DHA is like brain nutrition, and the brain and eyes have significant requirements for preformed DHA. The body continually turns over DHA throughout the life cycle and it is important...

Tree nuts – almonds, hazelnuts, macadamias, walnuts, pine nuts, chestnuts, Brazil nuts and pistachos – are known to boost longevity. They are listed as wonder foods as they lower the...

We get most of our vitamin D from sunlight on our skin. The vitamin is made by our body under the skin in reaction to summer sunlight. However, if you...

Open net-cage salmon farming is currently one of the most harmful aquaculture production systems and poses environmental threats in all regions it is practiced. Alexandra Bryant Morton is an independent...

Turmeric has been dubbed a Super-Spice and is widely recognized by natural health professionals as one of the world’s healthiest foods. Here are four recipes for delicious health boosting smoothies...

  A soda or soft drink is a beverage that typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener and a flavoring. The sweetener may be sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, sugar...