The latest nutritional superstar seems to be the acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry, which has been receiving positive promotion on major television shows and can be found in a wide variety of items. Read the rest of this entry »

(Repeat from December 2008)

Most of us, unknowingly, come into contact with turmeric on a daily basis.  Read the rest of this entry »

With all the concern over refined sugar and its effects on dental health, people seem to be grabbing sugarless alternatives when choosing mints, gum, and candy. Read the rest of this entry »

Glitzy commercial advertising is doing its best to convince us that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is natural.  Read the rest of this entry »

Garlic has made headlines due to its beneficial effects: Read the rest of this entry »

Hemp is rich in history. Due to its versatility, hemp and its beneficial properties have been used to make many items including paper, clothing, and even bio-fuels. Read the rest of this entry »