For many people, wheat bread is a staple food. However, the majority of breads sold today are made from refined wheat, which has been stripped of most fiber and nutrients. Big-leafed greens like lettuce or romaine lettuce are great substitutions for bread or wraps. Photo credit: Photo credit: Shutterstock It may also cause a big […]
Humans evolved eating both plant foods and animal foods. By completely eliminating either, we risk becoming deficient in key nutrients. This article lists 7 nutrients that you can not get from commonly consumed plant foods. Vegetarians and vegans may need to supplement with some of them in order to maintain optimal health. There are a […]
By Kris Gunnars A compound called berberine is one of the most powerful natural supplements on Earth. It has very impressive health benefits, and affects your body at the molecular level. Berberine is a bioactive compound that can be extracted from several different plants, including a group of shrubs called Berberis. Photo credit: Shutterstock Berberine […]
By Emma DiPasquale Emma DiPasquale is a rising senior at John Carroll University. She studies English and environmental studies and hopes to pursue a masters degree in English literature with focus in environmental theory. Emma worked as an intern at EcoWatch last summer. It was a cold winter evening in February when citizens gathered at […]
By Joe Leech The latest “diet” to appear in the media is called the Nordic diet. Proponents of this diet claim that you can improve your health by eating “Nordic” foods. These are the traditional foods commonly eaten by people in the Nordic countries. The Nordic diet emphasizes locally grown and sustainable food sources, with […]
“Can I get all the nutrients I need from food?” a patient will occasionally ask. On the surface, this makes sense. After all, if you are eating a whole, fresh, unprocessed foods diet, shouldn’t you be able to get an abundant supply of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients? Even with the perfect diet, the […]
Butter is one of the healthiest fats on the planet. It’s not just a big pile of yellow-colored fat, there are many important nutrients in there, some of which have potent biological effects. Despite having been demonized in the past, real grass-fed butter is one of the healthiest fats on the planet. Period.Photo credit: Shutterstock […]
By Kris Gunnars Most supplements don’t really work, or at least haven’t been proven to work. However, there are some exceptions to this. In fact, a few supplements are so effective that they are comparable to pharmaceutical drugs. Here are four natural health boosting supplements that are as powerful as drugs (if not more): Garlic […]
Contrary to the old adage, an apple a day may not keep the doctor away. According to the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 2015 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, apples topped the list as the most pesticide-contaminated produce for the fifth year in a row. Peaches and nectarines round out the top three “dirtiest” foods while […]
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