Articles About Health Promoting Foods


  • 10 Foods For Vibrant Skin
    10 Foods For Vibrant Skin

    Author Ulyana Michailov ND

    Healthy skin is beautiful skin and is something we can only achieve by nourishing it from the inside out and also using only natural products. Its functions are underestimated when compared to the rest of the bodily systems but without the skin, we simply couldn’t survive.
  • Skin Deep Nutrition
    Skin Deep Nutrition

    Author Sarah Holvik, B.Sc. Nutr

    With our culture of makeup and beauty aids galore, it’s easy to forget that the best looking skin remedies come from within.  But no amount of concealer can beat the complexion perfecting benefits of a healthy balanced diet, rich in nutritious whole foods.
  • Glycemic Index: The Sweet Side of Life
    Glycemic Index: The Sweet Side of Life

    Author Renee Hughes

    The glycemic index (GI) is a method of classifying the effect that a particular carbohydrate has on blood sugar. When we eat breads, pastas, or even fruits and vegetables, our bodies break down the carbohydrates found in these foods to glucose, our main source of fuel. However, not all carbohydrates are created equally. 
  • A Yogi’s Breakfast: Start Your Day with Vitality
    A Yogi’s Breakfast: Start Your Day with Vitality

    Author Ulyana Michailov ND

    Breakfast has been known to be one of the most important meals of the day. It is also a time of setting a healthy intention for the day ahead. If you start the day with a nutritious breakfast, you give yourself a good chance to picking healthier food choices for the rest of the day.
  • Gung Hay Fat Bok-Choy! The Top 5 Asian Foods for 2011
    Gung Hay Fat Bok-Choy! The Top 5 Asian Foods for 2011

    Author Renee Hughes

    The following 5 foods are “nutritional must-haves” for 2011 as they score high points for their vitamin and nutrient content, and of course, their tantalizing taste.
  • Vitamin D: Is the sunshine vitamin really a bright idea?
    Vitamin D: Is the sunshine vitamin really a bright idea?

    Author Renee Hughes

    At some point in time, a good number of us likely jumped aboard the vitamin D train, thanks in part to the countless newspaper articles and eye-catching headlines that touted the praises of the “miraculous” but often overlooked vitamin. Not too long ago, we were told that in addition to maintaining strong bones, vitamin D could help reduce the risk of common chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and even cardiovascular disease.
  • Committing to Your Whole Heath Nutrition Plan
    Committing to Your Whole Heath Nutrition Plan

    Author Kreg Weiss, B HKin

    So you have decided to take the plunge into a more healthy and nourishing nutrition plan?  Back up these great intentions with some simple strategies and tips to keep you motivated and make this a long-term routine with success.