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Top 15 Anti-Inflammatory Foods

In an anti-inflammatory diet, we primarily move away from the overly processed, unbalanced diets of the West and toward the ancient eating patterns.

The Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods, Herbs, & Spices That Prevent Chronic Illnesses

*Originally seen on Dr. Mercola.* Besides the mouth-drooling aroma that your favourite herbs and spices emit, they also pack a powerful antioxidant punch that works effectively to keep your health in check. Antioxidants work by blocking the production of free radicals in the body. Free radicals are by-products of cellular oxidation, which has a damaging effect […]

Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods, Herbs, and Spices

Here's a list of potent anti-inflammatory foods, herbs, and spices that are significantly effective at quelling the inflammatory response.

24 Anti-Inflammatory Foods With Crazy Powerful Healing Benefits

Along with influencing inflammation, these 24 foods will provide steady energy and ample vitamins and minerals...

What Kind Of Hot Pepper Are You?

21 'Health' Foods You Should Never Eat

Are you accidentally setting yourself up for chronic pain, hormone imbalances, weight gain and even disease by eating these "health" foods?

Why Bacon Is A Health Food

People have been eating bacon for thousands of years! So why is it so hated. I encourage you to find out why bacon Is a health food!

The myths behind what you consider "health" foods are about to get busted.

The myths behind what you consider "health" foods are about to get busted.

4 'health' foods that could be hurting your heart and what to eat instead

You're all ready to start eating healthier and you've revamped your fridge — but some of those newfound "health" foods could be hurting your heart.

Specialty Food Association Learning Center LMS

The Specialty Food Association Learning Management System is an on-line platform for the distribution of education programs.

Why I Always Keep These Three 'Health Foods' in My Kitchen

I am not what one would call a “healthy eater.” Though my mother stocked the house with that sprouted grain bible bread, teenage Claire simply quit eating bread, rather than make her sandwiches on the dry, coarse eco-system that is Ezekiel bread. Still, my mom’s love of health food stores did lead to me discovering three of my favorite kitchen staples, and they are all made by one kinda culty company.

6 Dangerous Things You're Buying From The Health Food Store

The health food store is your go-to place for your favorite homemade shampoo ingredients, household cleaners that aren't terrifyingly toxic, and Annie's Organic Macaroni and Cheese.

5 Health Foods You Should Make at Home [Video]

Welcome back to the collaboration between Mint and Brewing Happiness. I’m Haley, the girl behind Brewing Happiness – a blog about celebrating the small healthy choices we make in our lives, complete with recipes for everybody! I’m here to give you tips on living a healthy, happy life on a budget. Health trends grow in popularity during January, as people recommit themselves to their health journey. If you are jumping on the bandwagon, but don’t want to break the bank then there are…

Barbecue—The New Health Food?!

Healthy barbecue isn't an oxymoron. In many cultures, grilled meats are some of the leanest, meanest, healthiest entrees around.

Is Microwave Popcorn a Health Food?

Popcorn, high in fiber and low in calories, is actually a healthy snack when prepared the right way, according to most of our experts

Is chocolate the new pregnancy health food?

Good news for your sweet tooth: Chocolate—particularly dark chocolate—may reduce your risk of preeclampsia.

Could cheese be the next health food?

The French might have had the right idea all along when it comes to their love affair with cheese, as science helps reposition the dairy food as a protein dense, calcium rich healthy snack.

Is coconut a health food? Not everyone agrees

It’s hard to think of a food item that has had a more dramatic image makeover than the humble coconut. Long the province of delectable pies, cakes

Diet Psych Out: Why ‘Health’ Food Is Less Satisfying, Even If It’s Sinful

The problem with most health food is that nobody likes it — not least your own stomach. New research suggests that the stomach signals less satisfaction after eating "health food," regardless of the actual fat and calories consumed.

How 'Health Food' Marketing Contributes to Obesity

According to a recent study, consumers implicitly believe that healthy food is less filling than unhealthy food and that can lead directly to overeating.