DO CARBOHYDRATES REALLY MAKE US FAT? Some carbs do, but good carbs don’t. Most trendy diets claim that all carbohydrates are bad guys, yet of the three macronutrients that provide calories in our diet (carbs, protein, and fat), carbohydrates are the body’s primary...
The Positives regarding Olive Oil If you’re watching your weight, you might want to include some extra olive oil in your diet to help you feel full longer. Researchers in Germany and Austria tested four edible fats: lard, butterfat, rapeseed oil and olive oil to...
Allergies! Spirulina has anti-inflammatory properties and can prevent the release of histamine and other inflammatory factors that trigger and worsen allergic symptoms. Studies also show that spirulina can boost levels of IgA, an antibody that defends against allergic...
When you think of a super food you probably think of salmon or blueberries…not the algae that floats on the surfaces of lakes, ponds and reservoirs. There is a type of blue-green algae that has been used for food and medicine in developing countries for centuries…that...
You may get confused about what you’re buying when you read food labels on beef products. Organic and grass-fed beef products usually come with a heftier price tag, but are they worth the cost for you and your family? Take a look at the differences between...