A healthy component of any diet is to ensure you're getting enough fatty acids each day. Many people think that means eating a lot of fish, but that's not necessarily your only option! One fatty acid in particular that is important is Omega-6. Learn why you need omega-6 and how to get it into your diet. What is Omega-6? Basically, omega-6 is a fatty acid. The human body is capable of producing all the fatty acids it [...]
For people suffering from Celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, its importance to watch what you eat. Many other people follow a gluten-free diet simply to help feel less bloated or perhaps lose a little weight. If you don't have gluten issue and don't suffer from any gastrological issues, should your supplements be gluten-free? To answer that question, let's get a better look at gluten and how it impacts your body. What is gluten? According to [...]
Every parent knows what a struggle it can be to get kids to eat the healthy foods. They want chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches; hardly a healthy array of nutrition. For some, that pickiness continues as adults! So how do health conscious moms and wives keep the family healthy? By introducing those nutritious foods whenever you can; sometimes even being a little sneaky about it! Here are a few tips [...]
As consumers, we're bombarded with messaging on a daily basis about what we need to do to stay healthy. Eat less sugar. Exercise more. Take a supplement. Drink more water. Then there are those messages about what foods are healthy for you: blueberries, kale, carrots....the list goes on and on. It’s no secret that seaweed is healthy for you, with many touting it as a "superfood". Seaweed contains antioxidants and is a great source of iodine. Seaweed offers [...]
