Weight Loss

This ancient Chinese mushroom can help you lose weight

This ancient Chinese mushroom can help you lose weight

Ganoderma lucidum is a mushroom more commonly known as the lingzhi in China and reishi in Japan. It has been a staple in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. As written in Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects: Linghzi mushrooms contain complex sugars called beta-glucans, which research has shown may […]

by July 8, 2015
Chinese thunder god vine may treat obesity

Chinese thunder god vine may treat obesity

Thunder god vine is an herb and its leaves and root are used in traditional medicine. Thunder god vine is often used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), heavy menstrual flows, and multiple sclerosis, fever, edema and chills to name a few. New research published in Cell has found that an extract […]

by May 30, 2015
Top 5 weight loss foods

Top 5 weight loss foods

Obesity is an epidemic in America. The Weight Control Information Network reports that two-thirds of American adults and one-third of children and teens are overweight or obese. Weight loss can be difficult, and many struggle to understand what they are doing wrong. “It is important to understand that while exercise […]

by March 24, 2015
Fiber is key to weight loss

Fiber is key to weight loss

Obesity is an epidemic in America. The Weight Control Information Network reports that two-thirds of American adults and one-third of children and teens are overweight or obese. Weight loss can be difficult, and many struggle to understand what they are doing wrong. “It is important to understand that while exercise […]

by March 4, 2015
Weight training sheds belly fat

Weight training sheds belly fat

Research from the Harvard School of Public Health shows that weight training sheds belly fat. The study showed that 20 minutes of daily weight training reduced age-related abdominal fat better than aerobic exercise. The best results were shown with a combination of aerobics and weight training. “Because aging is associated […]

by January 3, 2015
Why home-cooked meals are key to healthier diet

Why home-cooked meals are key to healthier diet

People who eat home-cooked meals frequently consume fewer calories than those who cook less, according to research from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Eating meals cooked at home ensures that you know exactly what is in your food. Healthy home-cooked are an important part of a healthy living […]

by November 23, 2014
Spinach extract decreases cravings and aids in weight loss

Spinach extract decreases cravings and aids in weight loss

Spinach extract decreases cravings and aids in weight loss. Spinach remains a champion when it comes to nutritional organic vegetables. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C, K, E, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium and potassium. It is also rich in fiber, phosphorus, zinc, […]

by September 5, 2014
Top 5 fat-burning foods

Top 5 fat-burning foods

Our motto is: Eating organic foods is key to optimal health. Fresh organic foods are packed with antioxidants and unique nutrients that can keep your immune system in top shape. The nutrients in these organic foods can also help prevent & treat disease, and help us lose weight. There are […]

by July 29, 2014