There are many vitamins and nutrients that the body needs to function and stay healthy. Sometimes we don’t get enough of a particular nutrient and we become deficient. Some deficiencies are more serious than others. One vitamin that has a great impact on neurological health is vitamin B-12. A deficiency in vitamin B-12 can lead…
There are many fad diet plans out there and some may help you lose weight fast, but that’s not always the healthiest or safest way to do it. People who drop weight fast by dieting often put the weight back on in a short time. The best way to lose weight is over time so…
Big changes are happening in virtually every aspect of our society. Technology and science seem to be having a greater impact on our lives than at any other time in history. Everything from communications to transportation are seeing major change. Now, the food industry is also undergoing some big changes. Food incubators and accelerators are…
So much is written about healthy diets, losing weight and staying in shape. Keeping the heart, muscles and bones in good shape is vitally important, but so is the brain. Not too many can argue that the brain is one of the most important parts of the body. So what kinds of food can we…
Heart health is important to everyone and should be high on the list when it comes to what you eat. Everyone knows that things like greasy fast food aren’t too good for your heart, but what foods are good for your heart? Here are some foods that made the list for being good for your…
The 2018 winter Olympics are under way in South Korea. Top athletes from around the world are not only competing in their various sports but enjoying the local culture and food. So what kinds of food will the visiting athletes be experiencing? Of course, many of the athletes will take it upon themselves to find…
When we talk about healthy diets and eating things for medicinal purposes, we generally look at vegetables as a prime ingredient. It is true that vegetable provide countless health benefits and can be served in a variety of delicious ways. So, what about fruits, can we enjoy fruit and also get healthy? The good news…
Recently more cities are taking steps to encourage food growth within city limits. The reasons range from addressing the challenges of climate change and food security to hunger and obesity prevention. The obvious benefits are there, and people are starting to take notice. With the environment being such a global issue, large scale industrial agriculture…
What you do during your lunch break depends in large part on where you work or what your job is. Lunch breaks are a great time to chat with workmates, or maybe get some alone time while you enjoy a midday snack to hold you off until dinner. But aside from the social aspects of…
When getting in shape or losing weight, one of the first things people think to do is eat less. Eating less may have the desired effect but feeling deprived often leads to over eating later which defeats the purpose. A better way of attaining weight loss and health goals is to not deprive yourself and…