It packs a powerful punch in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines. And now new research finds this spice is about more than just flavor. Eating it might help you lose weight.
In fact, it can help you drop up to four pounds in just one month.1 And it only takes about a teaspoon a day.
… Read MoreEven before the days of the Roman Empire, people knew the foods they ate could increase their desire… And enhance their mood. These stimulating foods got their name—aphrodisiacs—from Aphrodite. She was the Greek goddess of sex and beauty.1 Their aromas alone are said to affect your memory, motivation, and emotion.2
If you’re planning a special Valentine’s Day meal… Make it with pleasure-producing foods.… Read More
They’re one of the most popular supplements in any health food store. And with good reason. Now a new study in the journal Diabetes should have people paying even more attention to them…
A team of scientists at Cornell University investigated the connection between this health booster and diabetes. Specifically its ability to help control blood sugar response. But they didn’t use a natural form.… Read More
Selenium is an essential mineral. Your body needs it to function. It protects your cells—and DNA—from free radical damage. But you may not be getting enough.
Selenium levels in soil vary from region to region. Concentrations of it are higher in the Midwest and Western areas of the U.S. than the South and Northeast.1
Poor soil quality and gastrointestinal illnesses put you at risk for low selenium levels.… Read More
Salt has been named the enemy in diets since the early 1900s.1
The FDA says to not consume more than 2,300 mg a day.2 But they want to cut that number to 1,500 mg. Some doctors suggest lower intakes for certain groups of people. This includes African Americans, people with high blood pressure, and anyone older than 50.
It might seem like a smart move at first… But the truth is they’re giving this vital mineral a bad rap.… Read More
Earlier this week we told you about a new study claiming whole grains help you live longer. They say eating them can lower your risk of dying from heart disease by 9%. But grains cause inflammation. It can lead to deadly ailments like cancer… And even heart disease.
You can do better. Here are five foods that are better than grains—even the “healthy” ones.… Read More