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Wake Up and Smell the Coffee: Caffeine Has Its Benefits

Because caffeine acts like a stimulant, most people feel it has a positive impact on their lives.   Heightened alertness, improved focus, better coordination, and a faster thought process have all been reported by individuals who have ingested high quantities of caffeine.  However, self discipline and moderation must also be required if someone is to continually consume caffeine.  Keep reading for a scientific look at caffeine's benefits, as well as its drawbacks, due to its ability to inhibit phosphodiesterases within a cell.

Build a Better Breakfast: High-Fiber in the Morning Burns More Fat During Exercise

It’s a small study about how eating a certain type of breakfast can help you burn more fat, but it could nonetheless have a huge impact on losing unwanted pounds or maintaining a healthy weight. British researchers have determined that high-fiber, low-glycemic foods are best for kick-starting your weight-loss program. Keep reading to find out how eating high-fiber in the morning burns more fat during exercise.

Your Handy Health Food Guide: The 30 Best Groceries for Ultimate Wellness

With all the “best” and “worst” lists out there, here is another list that is bound to get you to sit up and take notice. And the best part is that this time, the list really matters. It’s the list of 30 fruits, vegetables and more you cannot miss out on. It is literally a guide to put good health in your hands (or garden).

The List! The Essential Foods that Every Adult Needs

As a supplement to my other "The List!" article about Vitamins and Supplements (no pun intended ;-) I've decided to log the most important foods every adult should include as a regular part of his or her diet. I have always loved to read about how food and vitamins and supplements interact with and support a healthy body! I've poured through countless diet books and nutrition articles over the years and in an effort to keep my final list handy so I can share it with my friends and colleagues, I'm publishing it on IH.

Soda Lovers, Listen Up: List of Diseases Linked to Soft Drinks Continues to Grow

If you are tuned into health news, you are probably well aware of how harmful soda is for your health.  You’ve heard all the reports about the high sugar content of soda as well as the dehydrating effect of carbonation.  And, even more disturbing, the acid content of some sodas which can actually clean the tarnish off a penny. Regardless of all of this, you still may insist on having a soda every day.  Well, it’s time to WAKE UP and smell the soda! The following article lists a number of health conditions that have been linked to soda consumption.

The 7 Superfoods You Should Be Eating

In order to stay healthy – now and well into your future years, it is important that you eat the right foods. The old adage “you are what you eat” is definitely true when it comes to good health. So much so, that science has identified certain foods as “superfoods” – those foods which are packed with powerful nutrients to help you live a longer, healthier life. There are seven superfoods that you should not miss when it comes to good health. How many of these superfoods are you eating on a daily basis?

Chlorophyll: How It Cleanses, Purifies and Heals Your Body

Chlorophyll benefits the body in a number of distinct and unique ways. It is known to be a green element that helps to cleanse the body of harmful toxins. It is also an active agent that the body uses to fight infection. A regular and recommended intake of chlorophyll keeps the circulatory and digestive systems much healthier. To further assert its significance, chlorophyll is included in many of the natural nutritional supplements because of its benefits to the body. Keep reading to discover how chlorophyll cleanses, purifies, and heals most areas of the body.

Spirulina: Discover Why It is Known as the Food of the Future

I've recently become fascinated with a blue-green alga, one-celled organism called Spirulina. An organism you may have never heard about! It is among the largest single celled organisms in existence. In fact it grows so large, that by itself, it can be seen with the naked eye. (To give you some perspective, most single celled organisms have to be magnified in order for you to see it, so the fact that Spirulina can be seen with the naked eye means it’s big.) When dried out in the sun, it turns into a sort of white crust, therefore causing many to believe that Spirulina is actually the “manna” the Israelites consumed as they wandered the deserts during their sojourn from Egypt. It's no wonder that they were able to consume it so easily, because Spirulina contains nearly every vitamin and mineral that you would need to survive! Naturally, there are health benefits, which go along with using Spirulina, and fortunately, it can be purchased in pill form, making it easier. Keep reading to learn about the many health benefits you get when eating or taking Spirulina!

New Report: Many Organic Soy Food Brands Importing Beans From China

Tremendous growth in the organic soy foods industry has occurred over the last two decades as consumers seek healthy dietary alternative sources of protein. Many companies touting their “natural” or “organic” soy brands have found favor in the supermarket.  A new report, released this week by The Cornucopia Institute, lifts the veil on some of these companies, exposing widespread importation of soybeans from China and the use of toxic chemicals to process soy foods labeled as “natural.”

Tropical Smoothie Recipe

A Tropical Smoothie is one of the best ways to get the powerful nutrients that your body so desperately needs; the best part about it all is that it tastes great.