phytonutrients

Phytonutrients: Why You Need Them

According to a recent study by America’s Nutrilite Health Institute, most Americans are deficient in phytonutrients.  This is not only the case in America of course, but in most parts of the world today as well.  Failing to eat sufficient quantities of vegetables and fruits not only prevents you from getting these important nutrients, but such a shortage also decreases the likelihood

An Apple-A-Day Still The Best Advice

While the old adage an apple a day keeps the doctor away may be simple dismissed as an old wives tale, the truth of the matter is that eating an apple a day can really benefit your health.  Apples are one of the simplest but most nutrient rich snacks you can eat.  Over and over again the nutritional content of apples has been shown to be a great boon to the body.  Taking up this

Nutrition Doesn't Have To Be Expensive

If you are on both a budget and a diet, don’t fret. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, some of the healthiest foods can be grown from home easily or, if you don’t’ have a garden, bought cheap from a farmers market.  Here are a few ideas for cheap and healthy ingredients to add to your shopping list:

World's Most Nutritious Food

Of course we all know that we should eat our fruits and vegetables. For most people it has been engrained in us since we were children, whether we liked it or not. As adults, most people have the basic knowledge of what foods are nutritious. But do you know what the ideal diet would look like? What are the most nutritious foods in the world?