Category: Quick Tips

Smart Bark

Pycnogenol, an antioxidant extract from the bark of French maritime pine trees, can increase cognitive power. According to the March … continue reading

Is Bread the Staff of Life?

/ Posted 11.05.2012

People often ask me for my “feelings” about eating bread. Those would be concern, doubt and disappointment. Besides the health … continue reading

Jarring Juice Stat

/ Posted 11.02.2012

According to the June ’12 Bottom Line Health, a study of almost 2,000 people found that those who drank more … continue reading

Does Vitamin C Promote Longevity?

/ Posted 10.27.2012

You already know that vitamin C is good for your joints and skin because it helps the body form collagen. … continue reading

Latest Studies on Saturated Fat

Most bodybuilders eat a lot of meat and eggs for optimal testosterone production and muscle building, but they’re often warned … continue reading

Food Facts

/ Posted 10.18.2012

Pears, apples and other white fruits contain the flavonoid quercetin in their skins, according to the March ’12 Prevention. Quercetin … continue reading

HFCS and Kidney Distress

You’ve heard the bad news about high-fructose corn syrup causing massive weight gain. More negative research: Researchers at Loyola University … continue reading

Best Way to Go Nuts

/ Posted 10.03.2012

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

Food Facts

/ Posted 09.30.2012

Carrots and other orange vegetables high in beta-carotene can give the skin a healthy glow over time. According to the … continue reading

Perky Jerky

Is that preworkout protein drink getting hard to chug down? Or maybe you’re looking for a high-protein midafternoon snack with … continue reading

Food Facts

/ Posted 08.28.2012

Sunflower seeds can build muscle. According to the March ’12 Better Nutrition, a handful, about a quarter cup, contains four … continue reading

Bacterial Benefits

Probiotics are becoming increasingly popular as a health booster. The main reason is that their good bacteria soothes the savage … continue reading

Eat Muscle for Breakfast?

/ Posted 08.10.2012

You probably know that the stress hormone cortisol can cause your body to chew up muscle for energy. According to … continue reading

Bigger Insulin Trigger

/ Posted 08.04.2012

Bodybuilders get protein at every meal in order to keep the muscles bathed in growth-promoting amino acids. There appears to … continue reading

Food Facts

/ Posted 07.20.2012

Mushrooms are an excellent cancer fighter. According to the International Journal of Cancer, a recent study showed that women who … continue reading

More Salt Stats

According to the September ’11 Bottom Line Health, an eight-year study followed more than 3,600 men and women aged 60 … continue reading

Should I reduce salt intake if I have high blood pressure?

/ Posted 06.29.2012

Recent studies suggest that higher salt intakes may not be so bad for blood pressure after all unless you have … continue reading

Food Facts

/ Posted 06.24.2012

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

Do You Need More C?

/ Posted 06.20.2012

According to the January/February ’12 Well Being Journal, glucose and vitamin C “use the same cell door.” That means if … continue reading

The Real Reason Wine Is Fine

/ Posted 06.14.2012

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

Food Facts

/ Posted 06.11.2012

Sugar can cause depression. Candy, cake, soft drinks and other simple-sugar snacks trigger wild fluctuations in blood sugar—blood sugar is … continue reading

Supercharged Oatmeal

You probably know that oatmeal is an excellent choice for breakfast. A bowl has around 20 grams of slow-releasing carbs, … continue reading

Caffeine Gene

/ Posted 05.21.2012

Have you noticed how some people can drink coffee after dinner and have no problem sleeping, while others sip the … continue reading

Joint Rejuvenators

/ Posted 05.18.2012

According to the December ’11 Bottom Line Health, ginger and tumeric supplements can help relieve knee pain. The results of … continue reading

Food Facts

/ Posted 05.15.2012

Broccoli is often thought of as a superfood because of its cancer-fighting abilities. Now you can supercharge those disease-busting effects, … continue reading

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