A $25-million British study in 2007 comparing organic food to traditionally grown food with pesticides determined that organic fruit and vegetables contain up to 40% more nutrients, such as antioxidants, and minerals like iron and zinc. The same study concluded that organic milk contained up to 90% more of the same beneficial nutrients. Other studies […]
Raw Food Diet
The raw food diet is a diet based on unprocessed and uncooked plant foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouts, seeds, nuts, grains, beans, and seaweed. Heating food above 116°F is believed to destroy enzymes in food that can assist in the digestion and absorption of food. Cooking is also thought to diminish the […]
Can Caffeine Improve Cognitive Health?
If you drink coffee, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that caffeine consumption is actually associated with reducing cognitive impairment. Drinking coffee could help to prevent the neural degeneration associated with brain disorders and aging. Caffeine, a drug known for its short-term boost to mental functioning, could have therapeutic value for the preventative care of […]
Sage Can Improve Memory
Sage has been used in Europe for centuries as a spice and a medicine. There are many different species of sage, with some reports describing over 500 species. Salvia officinalis and Salvia lavandulaefolia/Salvia lavandulifolia are two species covered in this monograph; both are used interchangeably in commerce. However, Salvia officinalis is more commonly used medicinally, […]