We’ve all heard the saying, “you are what you eat”, but “you are what you drink”? Sure water is good for you-everyone knows that. Surprisingly H2O isn’t the only beverage that you should be flocking to in order to stay healthy.

Along with a proper skin care regimen, eating the right foods makes a big factor in skin health and appearance. But what are the right foods to eat? Here are foods to promote skin health.

If you are one of the many people who go running to your coffee machine first thing in the morning, there is good news. According to new studies drinking up to 6 cups of coffee, caffeinated or decaffeinated, will do no harm and may even extend your life span.

Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions in the body that allow the body to grow, reproduce, maintain their structure, and respond to their environments. It is the rate at which the human body burns fat and is the key variable in weight control and weight loss. The speed of metabolism varies greatly from person to person and numerous factors come into account.

Aging gracefully is a goal of many, yet it seems to be one that is hard to achieve without resorting to plastic surgery or other drastic measures. Fortunate for those who are not excited about being poked, prodded, or spending copious amounts of money to alter their body

Lately the antioxidant power of pomegranates has been highly publicized. You see pomegranate juice in the grocery stores, health supplements that are pomegranate based, and juice companies promoting the amazing benefits of this trendy fruit. So what is all the hype about?

The kidneys play a very important role in our bodies-they not only control the volume and compensation of most bodily fluids, but they rid the body of any waste materials. For this reason they are subjected to high exposures of sometimes harmful toxins.

Strawberries are proof that your food doesn’t have to taste bad in order to be healthy. In fact, these berries have been proven to be more satisfying than most other foods, and lower bad cholesterol levels by up to thirteen percent over a period of eighteen weeks.

Valentines Day usually brings with it roses, cards, and chocolates. Although you may be dreading the calories you will be consuming, think of it more as a day to indulge. Chocolate is not actually as bad as it seems-yes it has sugar, and yes it has calories, but there are also health benefits to be had from this delicious treat as well.

Grapefruit season is upon us (late winter to early spring) and it is time to slice into this juicy fruit and start noticing the benefits. They are not only great tasting and juicy, but are extremely good for your health. Here are four reasons

Beans are a miracle food. They not only come in many flavors, shapes, and sizes but can be a great addition to almost any meal. People who eat beans have been shown to measure smaller in the waist, weigh less, and have a significantly lower risk for obesity, breast cancers, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Metabolism is the rate at which the human body burns fat and is the key variable in weight control and weight loss. The speed of metabolism varies greatly from person to person and many factors affect the speed of it. Some people are simply born with slow metabolisms and cannot seem to lose weight no matter what they do.

Our liver is one of the most important body parts-in fact it is the second most important organ next to the brain. Not only does the liver detoxify our bodies by breaking down chemicals that should not be there, but it also regulates vital functions of the body such as breaking down fats, production of proteins, and removing bacteria from the blood stream.

Chocolate, for a long time, has been one of the most popular treats around the world. Surprisingly, you no longer have to feel guilty about eating this sweet treat, as recently it has been shown to provide many unexpected health benefits.

Do you ever walk into a room to do something and by the time you get there you wonder what it is you were going to do? Maybe these five “brain foods” will help.

Want a great treat packed with nutritious goodness? Think 'smoothie.'

Smoothies are quick, easy to make, and taste great. Plus, with a smoothie you are able to pack in high levels of antioxidants, fiber and Vitamin C. And smoothies are, as iVillage put it, 'generally low in fat and calories.' So if you're on diet, smoothies can be one treat that you won't have to skip.

Italian scientists just published a study that states those who drink coffee everyday are 41% less likely to develop liver cancer. Refreshing news to those who love java, and to those who are health conscious. But what does it mean for people who abstain from drinking coffee and why does it lessen the chances for cancer?

Hungry? If you aren’t now, you will be later. But what will you eat? Do you turn for a processed, fat loaded, sugar bound snack like a doughnut (which will leave you hungry moments after), or do you reach for something that will benefit your body, mind and waistline?

Certain stigmas exist. One of them is that men grow distinguished as they age, and women, well, women don’t. They say (whoever they are) that women suffer from diminishing looks as they get older. Their skin falters and their hair becomes less silky.

We all hear about how different foods or drinks are high in antioxidants, and are therefore good for us. We are meant to think, ‘Well good, I like antioxidants,’ and then dive in and enjoy the healthiness that is sure to come by consuming them. We take them, get happy about feeling like we have done something good for ourselves, and then go on with our day.