super foods

An unhealthy diet could be the culprit behind signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles on the face. The skin relies on two proteins, namely Collagen, and Elastin, to maintain its firmness and elasticity. As people grow older, the body produces less collagen and elastin, causing the signs of skin aging. The body’s natural antioxidant-fighting capabilities may be overpowered by free radical molecules which are produced naturally as people age. These free radicals contain oxygen, and the former damage collagen and elastin.…

As common as heart disease are nowadays there are many ways to prevent it and perhaps the best place to start is by cleaning up your diet. Supercharging your diet with fiber-rich food filled with healthy fats will allow you to eat your way to a healthy heart and clear arteries. Don’t know where to start? Here are 12 food items you should add to your heart-friendly grocery list! Fresh Fruit This one is a no-brainer: Filled with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, you’ll be helping your heart, and giving the rest of…

Statistic says up to five million people die of stroke every year. Stroke is largely considered a lifestyle disease, which means you can take certain steps to prevent it or reduce your risk of dying from it. Apart from regular exercise, which studies show is effective in reducing the incidence of stroke, you can also adopt the following food items as part of your diet: Fish Fish intake reduces your risk of heart stroke by 12 percent.  People who eat baked or broiled fish one to four times a week are 27 percent less…

Eating healthier can be difficult when you’ve got sugar cravings you just can’t ignore. Fortunately, there a number of foods that can make the process that much easier. Pack the sweets away and replace them with any or all of these delicious snacks, ingredients, and meals to make your house a home of health. Sea Salt The healthier kind of salt, this unrefined variety contains minerals and trace elements to keep your body going. As a seasoning, a pinch of sea salt will bring out the flavors in any dish you add it to,…

It’s that time of the year again when everyone is raving about how amazing the weather is…but, with a tissue in hand. It’s the season of the common cold and flu aka monsoon! And don’t get us wrong. We love it, but we also know how sick people can get this time of year. If you’re facing that problem, here are foods to help boost your immunity this season.  Garlic Garlic has sulfur-containing elements that can fight off the viruses responsible for the common cold and flu. However, garlic should be treated and consumed…

Strong, shiny, healthy-looking hair is a sign of beauty. That’s why baldness or hair loss – known as alopecia areata – can be a distressing condition. Alopecia areata affects the scalp, which causes patches of hair loss. Alopecia areata affects both men and women. Like any other part of your body, hair needs a variety of nutrients to grow and be healthy. If you’re dealing with dull, weak or thin hair, it may be best to start paying attention to your diet. Factors such as age, genetics, hormonal changes, and stress…