Water is your best friend. It’s good for your figure, your face and everything inside you, lubricating your joints and flushing toxins. It also tastes pretty darned good when you’re really, deeply thirsty. No juice, soda or other flavored concoction matches the rush of refreshment you get from a tall, icy glass of H20. If … Continue reading
It’s a no-brainer: the food you eat affects your entire body, which most certainly includes the contents of your skull. So it makes sense that eating certain nutrients can boost brain power. While you shouldn’t wait for your IQ to jump up 10 points overnight, you can expect to feel sharper, better-focused, and well-equipped to … Continue reading
Who needs caffeine? Get energized with natural energy sources that won’t reduce you to a shaky, jittery grump. Coffee may be the most popular drug in America, but it can upset your stomach, make you irritable and cause addiction (why do you think it’s so hard to get it together before hitting the Starbucks every … Continue reading
That jiggle in your tummy may be doing more harm than you know. Extra belly fat is a sign that you have dangerous visceral fat packed between your abdominal organs. Far scarier than subcutaneous fat, which sits just below the skin, visceral fat contributes to deadly diseases. According to Harvard Medical School, fat cells don’t … Continue reading
Out with bogus terms like “waterproof” and “sunblock,” and in with honest SPF numbers and broad-spectrum coverage. The Food and Drug Administration has issued new sunscreen regulations that will forever change the way we perceive sun protection, and most importantly, the way manufacturers market these essential summertime lotions, sprays and creams. The most shocking revelation … Continue reading
Madonna’s touting it, fitness buffs are downing it and manufacturers claim that coconut water is the best sports drink on the planet. But is it really better than Gatorade, or even plain old water? First of all, let’s look at where it comes from. Unlike coconut milk, which is made by pureeing coconut with plain … Continue reading
No, you shouldn’t actually sleep with your food — that could get messy. But if you’re looking for a natural insomnia cure, or simply want a better night’s rest so that you can be in top shape come morning, the right diet just may be the remedy you seek. Here are my top sleep-inducing eats … Continue reading
What’s good for the planet is good for us, too. That’s why when it comes to food, you should know how your choices affect both your planet and your body. Each package from the grocery store, every dinner plate, and every forkful of vittles we bring to our lips has some impact on our environment. And the … Continue reading
