There have been several studies that have linked the antioxidant resveratrol with many benefits including anti-aging, increased metabolism to aid in weight loss, and the potential to help fight cancer. The enthusiasm in the nutrition community surrounding trans-resveratrol is because it has the potential to provide more than only exceptional health advantages. The way in [...]
Swallow a small pill and watch the pounds slip away. No doubt you have seen this ad on TV or the internet but can it really be true? It certainly would be an attractive offer, take a tablet and forgo all the physical activity and strict dieting that is a part of many weight loss [...]
Researchers are currently advocating that a combination of diet and exercise is the best strategy for losing weight and gaining anything back over time. It is true that either exercise or diet alone should result in weight loss the two in concert increases both overall weight loss and time the weight is lost. This is [...]
Created in plants resveratrol is a phytoalexin that is known to have lots of potential benefits. Initially brought to the attention of health experts as a potential explanation for the heart health effects of wine. As researchers attempted to explore resveratrol’s contribution in lowering cardiovascular disease it was discovered that there are other medical uses. [...]
Trans-resveratrol is a trihydroxystilbene that has several impressive medical benefits. A couple of the perks of trans resveratrol include improved heart performance and cancer prevention. Resveratrol is a rare trihydroxystilbene found in only a plants. There happen to be only a couple plants in which it naturally is found. These plants include the grapes. Trans-resveratrol [...]
Trans fats seem to be getting alot of attention in the media lately. Magazines and newspapers seem full of information concerning trans fats. Much of the information seems to be negative with warnings to avoid trans fats. What are trans fats and what are their impact on nutrition? Trans fats are unsaturated fats with trans-isomer [...]
During the summer months it can be too hot to cook a big meal. Sometimes its easier to throw something quick together. While wanting something quick and easy to prepare is not a bad thing the propensity to throw something unhealthy together might be. Even if you want to make something fast it can also [...]
Research being reported by the Mayo Clinic suggests that the compound resveratrol, found in red wine and available in supplements, may be responsible for many of the reported health benefits of drinking red wine. Resveratrol is a particular type of antioxidant present in red wine and new research indicates it may have be associated with [...]
Turkey is an excellent food to include in your diet as it is full of protein and has less fat than most other meat and fowl. There are many ways to prepare turkey that are healthy and also provide new and exciting flavors. Below are a couple recipes that bring new flavors to turkey while [...]
We are all aware of the danger of eating too much fatty food. Foods high in saturated fat have been known to contribute to obesity, high cholesterol, and other health conditions. If those concerns were not enough new research indicates that fatty foods may also have a detrimental effect on muscle and brain power as [...]
