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07/09/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The benefits of MCT oil

You may have heard of the many benefits of coconut oil, especially to your skin. But what you may not know is that coconut oil also has potent antibacterial properties, thanks to its medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) content. Clostridium difficile is a hardy bacteria known to survive even the onslaught of antibiotics. However, it apparently is […]

06/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Boysenberries found to improve cholesterol, help prevent heart disease

Eating delicious boysenberries can improve cholesterol and prevent heart disease, reported a Japanese study. During an earlier study, Japanese researchers from Toyo University found out that boysenberries packed more polyphenols than raspberries. Polyphenols are micronutrients that prevent degenerative diseases like heart disease, the second biggest cause of death in Japan. Boysenberries are also a potential source of antioxidants, which reduce the risk […]

06/20/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The compelling link between food and mood: Eating real food plays a significant role in how mentally healthy you are

Across all the literature and studies on the potential link between mental health and one’s diet, experts agree that cutting down on inflammatory foods is a sure-fire way to feel better. The effects can be likened to the domino effect; with healthier food improving physical function, which in turn boosts mental health. Unsurprisingly, this strengthened […]

06/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Don’t know how to cook your broccoli? Science proves that stir-frying is the best way to preserve glucosinolates

Broccoli can be served in a number of ways, but a study suggests that the best way to cook it is to stir-fry it. The study, published in the journal Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, found that stir-frying is the best way to preserve the disease-fighting compounds called glucosinolates, which are found in cruciferous vegetables […]

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