Foundation Food

Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring biochemicals found in certain plants. The “phyto” part of the word indicates the compound’s plant origins. As you may guess, the “estrogen” part refers to the … Continue Reading →

Your diet needs to contain protein for your muscles to stay strong. And strong muscles are necessary for avoiding falls and building strong bones. This might suggest that by adding … Continue Reading →

Today you’ll learn about the importance of collagen for healthy, fracture-resistant bones. And you’ll find out how to create and maintain this critical protein through diet and supplementation. The quality … Continue Reading →

Sinapic acid is a polyphenol found in a wide range of plant foods. It’s one of the four most common hydroxycinnamic acids, occurring widely in the plant kingdom, including in … Continue Reading →

Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes two lists that every Saver should have on hand in the grocery store: The Dirty Dozen and The Clean Fifteen. The Dirty … Continue Reading →

The average person, eating a typical Western diet, consumes a radically different balance of omega fatty acids than our evolutionary ancestors did. Restoring the balance of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty … Continue Reading →

Ask someone to name a vitamin, and they’ll probably respond with a letter near the beginning of the alphabet: Vitamins A, B, C, and D. These micronutrients are well known, … Continue Reading →

We confront toxins in almost everything nowadays: in polluted air, in unfiltered water, and in processed food. Savers know that acidifying chemicals throw off the pH balance which, in turn, … Continue Reading →

Quinoa is a highly nutritious food that has become increasingly popular over the past decade– and for good reasons. Nutrient-rich, versatile and delicious, quinoa is more closely related to spinach … Continue Reading →