Green tea has been praised for its many health benefits, and for good reason. From improved cognitive performance and weight loss to increased athletic performance and fat burning, this superfoods vast array of health promoting properties is quite impressive. While providing a more mellow and sustained caffeine buzz than coffee and containing a ton of free […]

Kale is a dark, leafy green vegetable that is part of the cruciferous family, and perhaps one of the healthiest vegetables available, calorie for calorie. It is high in fiber, contains over 10 times the RDA (recommended daily allowance) for vitamin K, twice the RDA for vitamin C and three times the amount for vitamin […]

Dietary fats have been feared due to decades of misinformation, and many people have opted for a low fat diet model in the quest for optimal health and weight management. Sadly, this strategy really misses the mark, and actually has had detrimental effects on public health. Fortunately though, the myth that fat is bad is […]

Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, and has been used for centuries in ancient Chinese and Indian systems of medicine. This slightly bitter tasting plant has been extensively studied for its myriad of health benefits, and is used in both food and supplement form. Curcumin, which is the primary pharmacological component […]

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential to human health, and we must get them from our diet. These fats are polyunsaturated fatty acids, and most importantly include ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). While ALA is found in plant sources (such as flax seeds), DHA and EPA are found primarily in animal […]

Apple cider vinegar is nothing new. In fact, it has been used for centuries in cooking and for household and beauty purposes, as well for its wide variety of medicinal benefits. In recent years, apple cider vinegar (also known as ACV) has made a comeback in the world of health and nutrition, and for good reason. This […]