Eating Mushrooms for Your Brain Health
Razi Berry A team from the Department of Psychological Medicine and Department of Biochemistry at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine has found that seniors who consume more than two standard portions of mushrooms weekly may have 50 percent reduced odds of having mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Seniors consuming more than two standard […]
Eat These Foods to Help Strengthen Your Intuition
Razi Berry I was just turning fifteen years old and an eating disorder was killing me. I had gone into heart failure as a complication, and my life was slipping from me while my parents and younger siblings watched. Their hearts were breaking. And so was mine; my heart was literally broken. Heart. Failure. Disordered […]
The Health Benefits of Shrubs and an Easy DIY Recipe
Dr Sarah Cimperman, ND Shrubs are a refreshing combination of sour and sweet Also known as drinking vinegars, these beverages date back centuries. They are traditionally made with vinegar, fruit, spices, and sugar. Shrubs likely started as a way to preserve summer harvest but they have medicinal benefits as well. When taken before meals, the […]
Fall in Love with Apple Season (Delicious Recipe Included)
Apples are an Incredible Fruit Full of fiber and antioxidants and relatively low in calories, some even consider them to be a super-food. And, there are so many different varieties that it’s hard to ever get bored with this crispy tree fruit as a snack, appetizer, or central ingredient to delicious baked goods. But what […]
Fertility Benefits of N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
Dr. Tanya Lee, ND Getting the knack of NAC N-Acetyl cysteine, often referred to as NAC, is an inexpensive, potent antioxidant with promising properties for improving and enhancing fertility in both men and women. The antioxidant and detoxifying effect of NAC is demonstrated by the fact that it still remains the treatment of choice for paracetamol/acetaminophen (Tylenol) […]
Zucchini Noodle Bowl with Shrimp and Tomatoes
Grain-Free, Vegan Variation, Paleo-Friendly Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman This recipe highlights vegetables that are in season right now—zucchini and tomatoes—as well as a popular kitchen tool—a spiralizer—that turns them into noodles. Vegetable noodles are a healthy alternative to pasta made from processed flour. They are full of fiber and free of gluten and the […]
What Makes Superfoods Super?
Dr. Millie Lytle ND, MPH, CNS All living organisms are constantly exposed to stress derived from internal and external sources. Reactive species (RS) that come from oxygen are ROS and reactive species derived from nitrogen are RNS. Free radicals are generated from oxidative stress and play an important role in the development of organ damage […]
7 Ways to Get Your Skin Ready for Summer
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Skin is the body’s largest organ and it’s our first line of defense against foreign invaders like microbes and environmental toxins. More than any other part of the body, this protective outer layer is exposed to damaging environmental conditions like the winter weather that leaves skin dull and dry. Fortunately, […]
Chicken Soup for Colds and Flu
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Chicken soup is a traditional remedy for colds and flu. While scientists may not be able to identify the exact compounds responsible, studies do show that chicken soup has a measurable effect on the immune system. One study found that chicken soup changed the activity of white blood […]
Home-Made Harissa
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Healthy eating is often associated with boring food, but it doesn’t have to be. Condiments are a simple way to add flavor and flair to any meal, whether you’re eating steamed vegetables and grilled chicken, or an elaborate lamb tagine. Some condiments also have health benefits and harissa belongs at […]