15 surprising ways to boost heart health
What if if improving heart health could mean savoring dark chocolate, hanging out with friends, sleeping more, and indulging in certain high-fat foods? Good news: Protecting your ticker can involve all the above.
Reduce sugar cravings: 7 ways
The bad news: you're probably eating too much sugar. The good news: You don't have to give up all sweets. Try these tips to curb your sugar cravings and enjoy the health benefits of reduced sugar intake.
Expo West 2011 itinerary: supplements
What events and education sessions at Natural Products Expo West best address the supplements industry? The editors at Natural Foods Merchandiser have put together an agenda with the best this year's show has to offer.
Does vitamin A cause skin cancer?
The Environmental Working Group's 2010 Sunscreen Guide suggests that Vitamin A is a potential cancer promoter. What does this mean for your natural skin care products?
Make yogurt
Heat 1 quart milk (cow's, goat's, soy, or rice) slowly to near boiling, about 185 degrees. Stir frequently to prevent
Grow sprouts
Sprouted seeds (alfalfa, clover, sunflower) make a nice topper to sandwiches and salads. Bean sprouts (mung, lentil,
Kick candida
You may think that yeast overgrowth is only a problem “down there.” But according to Ann Louise Gittleman, yeast often
Better together?
Every couple has a way of working together — or not. It turns out that the principles that apply to human relationships