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  • Don't Underestimate the Importance of a Fiber-Rich Diet

    by Evan DeMarco

    Fiber: we all need it, but hardly anyone is getting enough of it. Fiber is a specific type of carbohydrate, which the body can’t digest. It can help stabilize blood sugar, help you feel fuller, longer and improves your overall digestive health. If you’re one of the 95 percent of people who fail to get enough fiber in your diet, read on. You’re missing out on a key nutritional component—and an easy way to feel healthier overall.

  • Why are Organic Greens All the Rage Right Now?

    by Evan DeMarco
    If you’re struggling to add more organic greens to your diet, you might just be in luck. Organic greens powders are becoming increasingly popular. Avoid issues of food waste and spoilage, and get your daily vegetable intake in a quick, convenient way. Sounds like a dream come true: but are they as healthy as they seem?

  • Get Familiar With Resveratrol and its Role in Anti-Aging

    by Evan DeMarco

    Resveratrol is a type of antioxidant commonly found in red wine. Recent studies in mice found not only that may resveratrol promote longer cell life; it could also help prevent blood vessel damage and lower cholesterol. While there’s more research needed, resveratrol offers a glimmer of hope to those looking for an effective anti-aging agent.

  • Instantly Improve Your Metabolic Health by Avoiding These Foods

    by Evan DeMarco
    Think you’re in great shape? Think again: only 12 percent of Americans are metabolically healthy, according to a 2018 study. Metabolic health is defined as “having ideal levels of blood sugar, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist circumference, without using medications. These factors directly relate to a person’s risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.”

  • Eat the Rainbow: The Science Behind Vegetable Colors

    by Evan DeMarco
    Fruits and vegetables get their pigment from phytonutrients. Different hues are linked to high levels of different nutrients. One of the easiest ways to make sure you’re getting a broad variety of vitamins and minerals is to pay attention to the rainbow on your plate, whether that’s orange sweet potatoes, dark green broccoli or navy blueberries.

  • Coffee and Theanine = The Energized Focus You Need

    by Evan DeMarco

    If you haven’t tried the coffee and l-theanine combination, you’re missing out. When you depend on your morning joe to keep you energized, focused and productive, you can increase its effects with l-theanine. Here’s how to get more out of your morning (or afternoon) brew.

  • Free Radicals and Antioxidants: How to Create Balance Within the Body

    by Evan DeMarco
    If you’re unclear on how free radicals and antioxidants interact, you’re not alone. Even scientists aren’t quite sure what roles they play in disease, aging and other bodily functions. Read on to learn what we do know.

  • A Closer Look at Zinc and Why Your Body Needs It

    by Evan DeMarco
    When you’re working on creating a healthy diet, make sure that your food sources contain enough zinc to support healthy bodily functions. Read on to discover why zinc is important for your health, and how to get enough each day.

  • 4 Reasons Why Your Diet Needs More Cruciferous Vegetables

    by Evan DeMarco
    Most of us don’t eat enough veggies, let alone those of the cruciferous variety. You’ve seen cruciferous vegetables before—think broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage. Everyone knows they need to eat their greens, yet few understand just how important they are to your overall health. A few cups per day can protect you from chronic diseases, inflammation and even cancer.

  • 11 Superfood Combinations You're Missing Out On

    by Evan DeMarco
    Food synergy is the concept that the non-random mixture of food constituents operates in concert for the life of the organism eaten and presumably for the life of the eater.

  • Catechins are the Secret Behind the Health Benefits of Tea

    by Evan DeMarco
    It doesn’t take much convincing to show that tea is healthier than other beverages. Tea is an all-natural drink derived from plants, which are packed with nutrients your body needs. The drink is much better for you than soda or coffee, but few stop to wonder what secret ingredient makes tea so healthy. Well, the secret is out: it’s catechins.

  • Do You Know the 13 Essential Vitamins Your Body Needs?

    by Evan DeMarco

    Understanding which vitamins are essential will help you fine-tune your diet. It’s time to get familiar with vitamins A, C, D, E, K, as well as thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folate (B9) and cobalamin (B12).