Category Archives: Functional Foods

Diet plays a large role in all aspects of health, even mood. You may think that your brain—or heart—are solely responsible for your happiness and sadness, but what you eat can also have an effect on this as well. This is because when you eat a diet low in nutrients and high in sugar, this ...click here to read more

Unfortunately, heart disease still remains the number one killer in America, even though many of its risk factors are preventable. Not smoking, reducing stress, eating well, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and watching your cholesterol and blood pressure are all some preventable ways you can reduce your risk of heart disease. Specific to diet ...click here to read more

Most of us don’t like eating vegetables. They are generally devoid of flavor, can be quite bitter, and even come in some unsightly shades of green. But like it or not, vegetables are good for you, as they have more vitamins and nutrients that the body absolutely requires and can be great for the digestive ...click here to read more

Some people have a heart rate that is faster than normal, which can cause high blood pressure or heart failure. However, some foods can lower heart rate and are being recommended more often to those whose heartbeat is rapid. High heart rate is a condition that is rising among North Americans. When a person’s heartbeat ...click here to read more

We are very much into fall now—look around and you will see the leaves changing, the temperature getting cooler, and the sun setting much earlier. Along with these changes come fall foods. It’s recommended to eat foods when they are in season as they are more readily available, which means they are less likely to ...click here to read more

We all get tired every now and then. Some of us wake up tired, others feel that three o’clock crash, while others experience fatigue throughout their day. There are several reasons we feel tired, such as an underlying medical condition, poor sleep, lack of exercise, and a bad diet. Diet plays a large role in ...click here to read more

Almonds are not only a convenient bite sized snack, they’re also packed with so much nutritional value that they’ve been coined a super food. Previous studies have found that almonds decrease heart disease risk by keeping blood vessels healthy. They’re also rich in antioxidants and help lower blood pressure. New research now adds an additional ...click here to read more

You’ve probably heard the hype around superfoods – these are items that are high in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. These foods are hailed for the benefits they can offer your body, but it’s hard to know which foods are worth buying and which really don’t live up to the hype. The below eight foods are ...click here to read more

When you hear about healthy foods, many of them don’t really seem appetizing. Or they’re an exotic food that you either can’t get or is really expensive. Healthy eating shouldn’t be complicated, so we have compiled a list of simple everyday foods—some which you may even already be eating—that are packed with antioxidants and go ...click here to read more

There is nothing better than eating your favorite flavor of ice cream on a hot summer’s day. Ice cream in general is typically the go to guilty pleasure for the majority of people. Some would argue that the fat content in ice cream directly relates to how tasty it is. However, a new study from ...click here to read more

The secret to longevity and long-lasting health is enjoying your life and staying happy. Of course, some hard work is required to take care of your health and set yourself on the right path, but in doing so, you should not forget to have fun. And that includes enjoying good food. You’ve probably noticed that ...click here to read more

A review of some recent health fads has been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that identifies some of the cons associated with juicing, coconut oil, and gluten-free diets. Dr. Andrew Freeman, co-chair of the American College of Cardiology’s Lifestyle and Nutrition Work Group, explained the need for this review: “There ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is a growing problem in the U.S. If left untreated or managed poorly, it can contribute to serious health complications, leading to a heart attack, stroke, and even death. Many Americans take blood pressure medication to lower their numbers, but some patients don’t seem to experience much improvement despite the therapy. New ...click here to read more

We all have those days when we just can’t help but overindulge in unhealthy foods that we usually avoid. Sure, we know this is not the way to go, but sometimes life happens, and then next thing you know, you’re left feeling sluggish. Food is an integral part of our health, and although it’s okay ...click here to read more