If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, you’ve probably been told that you might be deficient in vitamin B12. Also known as cobalamin, this nutrient is mostly found in animal foods. Your body cannot produce it on its own, so it must be obtained from food. The question is: why do you need vitamin B12 […]

  What’s all the buzz about coconut oil? Can it really help you grow longer hair, get rid of acne, and lose weight? According to science, these claims are 100% true. Despite its high fat content, this superfood can do wonders for your health. Actually, it’s the fat that makes it so good for you! […]

  Do you often end up eating for two? Feeling hungry day and night? In this case, your satiety hormones might be out of balance. Ghrelin and leptin, the hormones that regulate appetite, are subject to stress. Plus, certain factors, such as your diet and sleeping habits, affect their mechanism of action. Luckily, there are […]

  Do you get sick often? Feeling tired and fatigued for no reason? Or perhaps your back hurts all the time? These symptoms may indicate that your diet lacks vitamin D. In fact, over 40 percent of Americans are deficient in this nutrient. This includes 76 percent of pregnant women and 48 percent of girls. […]

  Are you tired of starving yourself and skipping meals to lose weight? What if you could get slimmer by eating bacon, eggs, and butter – without counting calories? Believe it or not, that’s possible. The answer is the ketogenic diet. This slimming plan was initially prescribed in the treatment of epilepsy. It’s high in […]

  How often do you eat sauerkraut? Is it once a week, once a month, or just occasionally? If you don’t remember the last time you enjoyed this treat, it’s time to do it more often! Sauerkraut is one of the healthiest foods out there. It restores gut flora, improves circulation, and keeps your digestive […]