Osteoporosis Nutrition

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is an inflammatory process that results in the loss of gum tissue and the alveolar bone that contains the tooth sockets. Without proper … Continue Reading →

Lysine is an essential amino acid, necessary for many functions in the body. The word essential indicates that it is one of the nine amino acids that we need, but … Continue Reading →

The label “superfood” is used to describe foods that contain an unusually high density of nutrients and offer a variety of remarkable health benefits. Legumes, which include peanuts, peas, beans, … Continue Reading →

Science has shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has many health benefits. In several plant foods, one source of those benefits is caffeic acid. This polyphenol is … Continue Reading →

It’s nice to indulge in sweet treats at any time of year, but they’re particularly comforting in the cold winter months. Add a hot cup of herbal tea or coffee, … Continue Reading →

The pomegranate, which literally means, "seeded apple," has a rich symbolic and mythological history. The ancient Egyptians believed pomegranates signified prosperity and ambition. The ancient Greeks built a chapel devoted … Continue Reading →

Winter is well underway, and temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere continue to dip. As cold weather increases, so does the rate of viral infections from the common cold and the … Continue Reading →

According to a just-published study, the current metabolic health of Americans is remarkably poor: only 12 percent achieve optimal metabolic health without medication. Given that we live in one of … Continue Reading →

For most people, the holidays are a time of indulgence. Between rich traditional foods, never-ending party snacks, and interruptions to the usual fitness routine, it’s easy to let healthy habits … Continue Reading →