Avocados have long been known as the “Alligator pear” due to its pear shape with tough, green skin. Despite its high calorie and fat content, avocados are one of the healthiest foods that we can eat.

Folic acid can be found naturally in leafy green vegetables, legumes, and citrus fruits, and whole grains and is a very important part of every day health. This vitamin is actually vitamin B9 in a complex vitamin called folate.

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.

Most people exercise to lose weight, and to lose weight you need to burn fat. But if you are like the majority of the population, you don’t have enough hours in the day. Here are the top five fat burning exercises in order to keep your work out to a minimum but ensure that you are burning as much fat as possible.  

Scent is the most enduring of our five senses. It has the power to affect our emotions as well as heal our bodies. The olfactory nerves, found in our noses, are connected to the brain, and by stimulating these nerves we can begin to cause a reaction in our bodies.

The food that kids consume at an early age is a huge factor in determining their health later on in life. Studies have shown that the food choices children will make when they are older are shaped largely by those foods that children consume when they are younger.

Millions of people continue to struggle with insomnia and many are turning to sleeping pills first, without trying other alternative options. The problem with sleeping pills is that they have many side effects including addiction, irritability, depression, and headaches.

Harsh winds and colds spells in the winter can cause dry, irritated skin which can be hard to manage. Here are a few tips to keep your skin vibrant and healthy even during the colder winter months.

Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in some parts of certain plants and is the most potent chemical found in coffee or tea. In its purest form, it looks like a crystallized white powder.

Cold and flu season is upon us, and as there is no known cure for the common cold, prevention is the key. Here are a few easy ways to take precautions to avoid getting hit by the cold or flu bug.

The time of year is upon us again-the colder weather, the longer darker days. This is the time of year when many people decide to head to a warmer climate for a much deserved vacation.

Human beings are creatures of habit-especially when it comes to our diet. We tend to eat and cook the same things, usually meals we already know how to cook or prepare.

Knowing which foods to combine can seem confusing to some people. There are numerous books and online sites available addressing the advantages to proper food combining-it can all be a little confusing. Protein foods require an acid medium, you should always combine acidic food with alkaline food-the list goes on and on.

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.

We’ve all been there-you had a few too many margaritas the night before and wake up with a pounding headache and a full day of things to do. A hangover is caused by dehydration of the body and produces such unpleasant effects as headaches, thirst, nausea, irritability, and tiredness.

St John's Wort is a plant that in ancient times was used to treat malaria, wounds, burns, and insect bites. Today, it is more commonly used to treat mental disorders, depression, and anxiety through tablets or tea made of the flowering tops of the plant.

The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea for thousands of years, and have used it to treat everything from headaches to disease. This miracle tea is made from first steaming or pan frying leaves from the Camellia Sinesis shrub, and then drying the leaves. The difference between green tea and other tea is that green tea is dried but not fermented, keeping all the beneficial components and chemicals intact.

Stevia is a species of herbs that is native to Paraguay and commonly used as a sugar substitute. The extracts that come from this herb are up to 300 times sweeter than sugar and completely natural. This natural sweetener has been gaining popularity due to the increased use of alternate sweeteners, although this is not where this herb’s advantages end.

Studies have shown that a diet rich in plant foods can help fight disease and lower the risk of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. If you want to maintain your weight and discover all of the benefits a vegetable rich diet has to offer than a strictly vegetarian diet may be for you.

Most people do not have time to go to the gym every day. Maybe you have errands to run after work, or kids to take care of.  In order to make the most out of your time, try squeezing a workout into your lunch time. Below are some tips in how to incorporate a quick calorie burning workout into your daily lunch routine.