Vitamin K is one of the most essential nutrients for the body because it helps with blood clotting, builds strong bones and protects the heart. If you lack Vitamin K, there is a chance you could suffer excessive bleeding, hemorrhagic diseases or reduction in bone density that could lead to bone fractures. Vitamin K is fat...
Many non-Italians don’t know how to eat spaghetti. This is true even for the U.S. in spite of the large Italian community. I know many would think that they do know the right way to eat spaghetti, but I’ll tell you otherwise. In this article, you will learn how to munch on the pasta: Rule #...
Most of us have a general understanding of what a healthy diet means. No sugars, healthy fats and plenty of fruits and veggies are the foundation of a healthy diet. However, nutrition is more complex than that, especially when you are aiming for athletic performance. As CrossFit is the most intense training program in the world,...
Water is very crucial to our bodies since it is the largest composition of our blood. Besides that, there are several benefits attached to taking water; it is a source of refreshment for your body, cleans the internal organs, aid in digestion, prevents dehydration, and ensures you do not experience frequent headaches among many other benefits....
One of the most amazing fruit juices to come to market lately is Acai berry juice. By the way, have you heard about this fruit? The berry is a deep purple berry that is close to size and shape of a blueberry. The Acai berries are short-lived; which shows they have to be consumed within a...
An adequate fruit and vegetable intake provides essential nutrients and nutritive compounds and is considered an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But keeping track of intake adequacy may be hard especially if you have a busy lifestyle. Here are some ways on how you can increase your daily intake even if you’re too occupied with...
Drinking this breakfast smoothie every morning will not only provide you with a nutritious meal, but it will improve your health and give you lots of energy. You will be amazed at the difference it will make. It is made with both fruits and vegetables – we will be using spinach. Don’t frown – you won’t...
Organic food benefits – What are they?? Many people are wondering if it is worth spending the extra money for organic food. Although the benefits of eating organic food are numerous, the biggest benefit is that you are not putting dangerous toxins in your body. The harmful toxins in our food supply have increased over...
