Food Facts

Foods with Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 for those with Multiple Sclerosis

September 28, 2015 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 8, 2015

All nutrients have a role to play in health. When we are found to be deficient in particular vitamins or minerals, it could be that we are not eating enough foods that provide them or our state of health may… [read]

Consumer Reports Finds Hamburger from Grass-Fed and Organic Cattle Poses Fewer Health Risks

August 27, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: February 9, 2017

Consumer Reports tested 300 samples (458 pounds) of hamburger from 103 stores from 26 cities for bacterial contamination, comparing “sustainable” meat to conventional meat. (Sustainable, in this study, referred to beef from cattle that was not given antibiotics). What they… [read]

Six Foods That Naturally Improve the Health of Your Eyes

August 23, 2015 by Calvin Moye
Last updated on: September 8, 2015

Our eyes are the key to our most important sense – our vision. They’ve been called windows to the soul, but more importantly, they’re our windows to what’s happening around us. As we age, our eyes age with us. While… [read]

Things You Should Know About Garlic – DIY, Recipes, Other Tips

August 22, 2015 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 14, 2016

Most know about garlic’s antimicrobial properties. A healthy diet rich in raw garlic is the best defense against fungal, bacterial, viral, and parasitical infections. Garlic may also be used topically to treat vaginal yeast infections and athlete’s foot. WWI soldiers… [read]

5 Things Everyone Should Know About Wheat & Gluten

August 18, 2015 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: August 15, 2018

Although wheat is a staple food in the human diet, gluten proteins are associated with three well-known pathologies that affect a significant portion of the human population: gluten allergy, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and celiac disease. More and more people are… [read]

The Dangers of Industrial Vegetable Oils

August 12, 2015 by David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
Last updated on: August 10, 2015

There are many fallacies that guide our beliefs in human nutrition today and often prevail until long-term studies indicate otherwise. Here are just a few: If vegetables are healthy, anything that comes from a vegetable is nutritive. Fats are linked… [read]

What Do Natural, Organic, and Non-GMO Actually Mean?

July 26, 2015 by Leah Edwards
Last updated on: July 26, 2015

Food package labels don’t always mean what we think they mean. What is natural or all natural? Is organic 100% organic? What about GMO-free? The All Natural and Natural Label The terms “all natural” and “natural” are misleading. A Consumer… [read]