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Pycnogenol, an antioxidant extract from the bark of French maritime pine trees, can increase cognitive power. According to the March … continue reading
Pycnogenol, an antioxidant extract from the bark of French maritime pine trees, can increase cognitive power. According to the March … continue reading
People often ask me for my “feelings” about eating bread. Those would be concern, doubt and disappointment. Besides the health … continue reading
According to the June ’12 Bottom Line Health, a study of almost 2,000 people found that those who drank more … continue reading
You already know that vitamin C is good for your joints and skin because it helps the body form collagen. … continue reading
Most bodybuilders eat a lot of meat and eggs for optimal testosterone production and muscle building, but they’re often warned … continue reading
Pears, apples and other white fruits contain the flavonoid quercetin in their skins, according to the March ’12 Prevention. Quercetin … continue reading
You’ve heard the bad news about high-fructose corn syrup causing massive weight gain. More negative research: Researchers at Loyola University … continue reading
A handful of nuts is a healthy, muscle-building snack. You get protein, hormone-building fat and vitamins and minerals. Nuts can also pack … continue reading
Carrots and other orange vegetables high in beta-carotene can give the skin a healthy glow over time. According to the … continue reading
Is that preworkout protein drink getting hard to chug down? Or maybe you’re looking for a high-protein midafternoon snack with … continue reading
Sunflower seeds can build muscle. According to the March ’12 Better Nutrition, a handful, about a quarter cup, contains four … continue reading
Probiotics are becoming increasingly popular as a health booster. The main reason is that their good bacteria soothes the savage … continue reading
You probably know that the stress hormone cortisol can cause your body to chew up muscle for energy. According to … continue reading
Bodybuilders get protein at every meal in order to keep the muscles bathed in growth-promoting amino acids. There appears to … continue reading
Mushrooms are an excellent cancer fighter. According to the International Journal of Cancer, a recent study showed that women who … continue reading
According to the September ’11 Bottom Line Health, an eight-year study followed more than 3,600 men and women aged 60 … continue reading
Recent studies suggest that higher salt intakes may not be so bad for blood pressure after all unless you have … continue reading
B-vitamins can boost energy and mood, but that’s exactly why you shouldn’t take before bed, according to the February ’12 … continue reading
According to the January/February ’12 Well Being Journal, glucose and vitamin C “use the same cell door.” That means if … continue reading
There has been a flood of evidence that drinking a couple—that’s two—glasses of red wine a day is good for … continue reading
Sugar can cause depression. Candy, cake, soft drinks and other simple-sugar snacks trigger wild fluctuations in blood sugar—blood sugar is … continue reading
You probably know that oatmeal is an excellent choice for breakfast. A bowl has around 20 grams of slow-releasing carbs, … continue reading
Have you noticed how some people can drink coffee after dinner and have no problem sleeping, while others sip the … continue reading
According to the December ’11 Bottom Line Health, ginger and tumeric supplements can help relieve knee pain. The results of … continue reading
Broccoli is often thought of as a superfood because of its cancer-fighting abilities. Now you can supercharge those disease-busting effects, … continue reading