If you are like most people with a problem skin condition, you’ve spent countless hours researching solutions. You’ve probably tried many different products with the hope of finding something that would improve your skin. Any non-optimum skin condition can cause...
It’s no secret: there are dozens upon dozens of healthy heart supplements in the world today. And if you are one of the people concerned with your heart health, then you probably own many of them yourself. Maybe it doesn’t bother you taking multiple...
A fasting blood sugar test measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood after not eating for at least 8 hours. Checking for an ideal fasting blood sugar level is one of the most commonly performed tests to check for pre-Diabetes and Type 2...
The Mayo Clinic explains: “Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this complex biochemical process, calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function.”...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines a processed food as one that has undergone any changes to its natural state – that is any raw agricultural commodity subjected to washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, chopping, heating, pasteurizing, blanching,...
In recent years, functional foods have gained in interest and popularity within health circles. The question to be answered is “What are functional foods?” Functional foods are a variety of foods and ingredients that have beneficial health effects that extend beyond...
