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Food Facts
Broccoli is often thought of as a superfood because of its cancer-fighting abilities. Now you can supercharge those disease-busting effects, according...
Becky HolmanMay 15, 2012 -
C for Less Irritability
According to the September ’11 Better Nutrition, vitamin C is necessary for your body to manufacture important mood-enhancing neurotransmitters—dopamine, norepinephrine and...
Becky HolmanApril 30, 2012 -
D Efficiency
You’ve no doubt read how so many people are deficient in vitamin D. That can lead to an impaired immune system...
Becky HolmanApril 24, 2012 -
Food Facts
Prunes, or dried plums, help keep bones strong, according to a Florida State University study. As we also know, they help...
Becky HolmanApril 21, 2012 -
Mind Gains
Do you need more focus in the gym? Is your mind wandering and forgetful? You may want to try the supplement...
Becky HolmanApril 12, 2012 -
Smokin’ Joints and Digestion
According to the February ’11 Bottom Line Health, there appears to be a link between indigestion and arthritis. In her article...
Becky HolmanApril 3, 2012 -
Sugar Shock
You already know that eating too much simple sugar can make you fat, but did you know it can also increase...
Becky HolmanMarch 28, 2012 -
Anabolic Apples?
As far as fruits go, apples are at the top of the list—low glycemic, high in fiber, 10 grams of carbs....
Becky HolmanMarch 25, 2012 -
Food Facts
Mixed nuts help diabetics. According to the October ’11 Reader’s Digest, a study found that people with diabetes who ate two...
Becky HolmanMarch 19, 2012 -
Fear of Fructose
Fructose, or fruit sugar, has been getting a bad rep lately, primarily because of high-fructose corn syrup. Before HFC, fructose was...
Becky HolmanMarch 11, 2012 -
More Beans, Less Belly
According to the September ’11 Reader’s Digest, “People who ate more soluble fiber over a five-year period gained less bellyfat—the most...
Becky HolmanFebruary 24, 2012 -
Food Facts
Almonds appear to help slow graying hair. According to the September ’11 Prevention, high levels of the enzyme catalase can prevent...
Becky HolmanFebruary 13, 2012 -
Sip for More Zip—and Muscle
Sports drinks aren’t just for after a few games on the court or field. According to Richard J. Johnson, M.D., quoted...
Becky HolmanFebruary 12, 2012 -
Think Before You Drink
Even bodybuilders like to partake of alcoholic beverages every so often, but many have mistaken notions about it. Here are some...
Becky HolmanFebruary 11, 2012 -
Energy Drinks and Ankle Injuries
Q: What’s this I hear about you saying that energy drinks can make law enforcement officers more susceptible to ankle injuries?...
Charles PoliquinJanuary 31, 2012