Most people know the importance of vitamins in a healthy diet but sometimes we don’t know where to get enough of a vitamin or nutrient and we become deficient. The body needs some vitamins more than other and some deficiencies are more serious than others. For neurological health there is one vitamin that of great importance, that vitamin is B-12. A deficiency…
Communities and even some larger cities are taking steps to encourage food growth within city limits. What started as an effort to promote better health and a way to help local farmers has become a popular way to buy produce. Recently, large scale industrial agriculture has become the focus of many debates regarding its’ effects on the earths eco system. Industrial farming is seen…
d may reduce the effects of age-related conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Aging rats were fed a diet including blueberries and found to have significantly improved learning capacity and motor skills. Pomegranate juice is known to have many health benefits, among them antioxidants which protect the brain from the damages of free radicals. The brain is probably…
Trying to lose weight can be difficult for some people and many choose to count calories because it seems to be the easiest thing to do. But counting calories is not a good way of doing it. Of course, it’s good to watch what you eat, but your body needs calories to function properly. Losing weight, the right way involves more…
The holidays aren’t the only time for office parties, there are other reasons for office get togethers like retirements, celebrating a company milestone or some other success. But the holidays present unique challenges for those tasked with organizing a company event. Since there are so many parties and events being planned during this time, it helps to know what you’re doing. If…
Most people would agree that one of the most delicious holiday traditions is to enjoy some holiday cookies. But cookies whether holiday or not are usually loaded with some very unhealthy ingredients including a lot of sugar. But since the holiday cookies are a tradition, why not try to make them healthier. If you’re going to…
There will be many special meals during the holidays. The holidays are a time to bring out all those traditional recipes and enjoy those foods that only come around during the holiday season. But it will be normally the case that there will be plenty of leftovers to fill your refrigerator. Now you can use…
The holidays are here and so are all the festivities. The holiday season is known for all the parties and get togethers and of course, all the holiday foods. For those of us trying to maintain a healthy diet, it’s difficult to stay away form all those holiday food treats. So, if you can’t say no to all the…
Thanksgiving is a time for feasting and indulging in good food. But Thanksgiving is for many also an excuse to overindulge and make less healthy food choices. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying some good holiday food, you can still do it with an eye towards healthier choices. Here are some tips that can help you eat…