Category Archives: Functional Foods

Ever heard the expression “you are what you eat”? Well, the saying does hold true – when it comes to aging, for example. In fact, what you eat can play a role in the aging process, as eating certain foods can definitely make you look older. Food is intended to nourish and provide us with ...click here to read more

A high protein diet, as seen in the Mediterranean diet, is linked to lower stroke risk, according to new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The research included seven studies with a total of 254,489 participants followed for 14 years on average. Overall, the participants with the highest ...click here to read more

Blueberry juice is a delicious beverage packed with health benefits – in fact, there are at least 10 of them, which we are going to outline for you in a moment. Blueberries in general have been hailed for their nutritional content along with being powerful antioxidants. Now that the warmer weather is upon us and ...click here to read more

By now you know what you shouldn’t eat if you want to lower your blood pressure. Salt, processed foods, fatty foods, alcohol, and refined sugar are just some of the no-no’s if you want a healthy blood pressure. Well, a new study has uncovered the antihypertensive effects of a widely popular fruit, which not only ...click here to read more

You probably drink coffee numerous times a day for the caffeine kick and energy boost. But if you’re a man, you could be getting an additional benefit of coffee you never knew about. By now, you have probably heard of numerous studies that reveal the benefits of coffee. From supporting heart health to reducing the ...click here to read more

Getting all those seeds out of a pomegranate may seem like a lot of work, but it is worth it when you consider the many health benefits of drinking pomegranate juice. Pomegranate fruit was first discovered in Persia. It can be traced in historical documents as far back as 4,000 BC. Today, people around the ...click here to read more

Pineapples are a popular tropical fruit, but did you know that even just drinking pineapple juice can offer many health benefits? Pineapples are quite versatile, as they can be cooked, eaten raw, added to other foods, juiced – and even their leaves can be preserved to make art. Pineapples are typically known to come from ...click here to read more

Many modern doctors and nutritionists recommend cranberry juice for relief from various health problems. But the health value of cranberries was first discovered by Native Americans. The natives used cranberry extract as a dye for clothing, as food, and even as medicine, especially for treating urinary and bladder problems. The high nutrient and antioxidant content ...click here to read more

Watermelon juice has been found to relieve sore muscles after exercise. Watermelons are mainly made up of water, but they also contain essential vitamins and minerals that your body requires to feel great. For example, watermelons actually have high antioxidant content known to help the body produce nitric oxide, which helps improve blood circulation. Much ...click here to read more

Orange juice is a popular morning time beverage, as it’s not only refreshing but offers much nutritional value, too. Oranges and orange juice are a great snacking option because they are low in calories and packed with nutrients that offer countless health benefits. Oranges contain over 170 different phytochemicals and over 60 flavonoids, which are ...click here to read more

Though classified as a fruit, avocado isn’t a typical one, being high in fat rather than carbohydrates. But don’t let that deter you from enjoying it, as it can still offer heart health benefits, including lowering your cholesterol. Avocado has risen in popularity and has truly become a dietary staple for many. The fruit’s versatility ...click here to read more

I’m sure you’ve heard about the rise of cleansing. Whether it is for your liver or your whole body, it’s the concept of ridding the body of toxins in order for it to work more efficiently. Many of us run out to stores and spend hundreds of dollars on cleanses in order to feel refreshed… ...click here to read more

If you open up your pantry, you probably have a jar of honey. For many of us, honey is a household staple that can be used for just about anything. Honey has a long list of health benefits and has been used by ancient civilizations like the Greeks, Egyptians, Romans and Chinese as a remedy ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular disease still remains to be the leading cause of death worldwide accounting for 17.3 million deaths, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). In the U.S., 83.6 million Americans are living with some form of cardiovascular disease or the after-effects of stroke. When it comes to matters of the heart, there is more that ...click here to read more