Blue-Purple Plant Foods and the Brain: The Role of Anthocyanins
Blue and purple plant foods are rich in antioxidants, especially those that act to protect the brain and nervous system from oxidative stress and inflammation caused by free radical damage. Read more…
The Gut-Muscle Axis: Understanding the Role of Nutrition
Emerging research suggests that muscle is more than bulk. Skeletal muscles are involved in numerous metabolic pathways. Read more…
The Many Meanings of Food Combining
Food combining is a loose term that has circulated within some nutrition and diet circles to suggest that the best results come when certain foods are eaten together. Read more…
What You Need to Know About the Carnivore Diet
There is no shortage of different approaches to nutrition and the best ways to achieve optimal health through food. Read more…
Phytate: Anti-Nutrient or Beneficial Compound?
Does the science back up the current trend of some nutrition camps to malign phytates as “anti-nutrients”? Let’s see what it has to say. Read more…
12 Functional Nutrition-Based Detox Tips
This is a short list of potential action steps that you can take to help reduce your toxin load through food, cooking, and eating. Read more…
Colorful Foods for Colorful Moods
Depression is a leading cause of disability and impacts millions of people worldwide. As parts of the world settle into the shorter days and cooler temperatures of fall and winter, many people notice changes to their mood and energy levels. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help to boost a sense of wellbeing. Read more…
Nutrition for a Healthy Circadian Rhythm
What we eat, as well as when we eat, can have a profound effect on our daily circadian rhythms. Read more…
The Top Foods to Eat for Your Mood
Influences on mood are many, including but not limited to the environment, nutrition, stress, genetics, socioeconomic factors, and experiences in life. The nutrients in your food provide the building blocks necessary for healthy brain and neurotransmitter processes. Read more…
Why a Sense of Purpose Is Essential for Health
There are many different ways you can answer the question “What is your purpose in life?” And you might change that answer depending on where you are in your life journey. Read more…

