Getting nutritional experts to agree on just about anything these days is difficult, but you would be hard-pressed to find a nutritionist who doesn’t agree that we need to eat more veggies. In fact eating more vegetables might be the single most important thing you can do for your health.

Cooking vegetables and fruits may increase their nutritional benefits

I've always been taught that the nutritionally correct method is to undercook vegetables: “Cooking destroys nutrients, so less cooked vegetables equals healthier vegetables. Raw is even better.” But this common wisdom may not be true.

Umckaloabo is the Zulu name for the native geranium root used by tribal healers for hundreds of years to remedy colds and respiratory infections. Because Umckaloabo is quite a mouthful, Nature’s Way -the company that has introduced this product into U.S. markets - decided to shorten it to "Umcka".

A practical guide for staying well on the road and in the air

You rush to the airport, wait in multiple lines and finally squeeze into your seat. A short while later you realize you’re thirsty and hungry. You might get a tiny cup of water and have the option of paying for some junk food. Tough luck, right? And maybe not the best way to start your vacation.

Doctors may be more receptive to talking about alternative therapies than patients often think. The following suggestions may be used as a guideline to help you prepare to discuss your health with your doctor. Keep in mind, your doctor is there to help and guide you, but ultimately you have responsibility for your own health.

The unmistakable smell of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, mingled together in just the right combination. The sound of grandmother’s humming as a spoon gently clanks against the bowl. The feeling of warmth that wafts over my face as I open the oven to check on a batch of gingerbread. Little fingers covered with batter, tested while no one is looking.

Food allergies and sensitivities and special diets can make cooking tricky, especially when it comes to replacing off-limit ingredients with safe ones. Below you’ll find several suggestions for how to modify your favorite recipes with allergen-free alternatives that actually taste great.

Stress is the body’s mental, emotional, and physiological response to any situation that is new, threatening, frightening, or exciting. Stress should not be avoided entirely. A certain amount of stress is necessary for optimum health, performance, and well-being. However, your mind and body work most efficiently and effectively when you are relaxed.

Better nutrition, enhanced digestion, less allergic potential – WOW, who could refuse sprouted foods? Sprouting, or germinating, goes far beyond the long-stemmed sprouts we often see in the produce section.

Although many packaged foods now tout the health benefits of soy, for some time now, this so- called wonder bean has been under scrutiny. Most concerns with soy arise from overconsumption of the processed and isolated forms, such as soy protein isolate and isoflavone extracts.

Soybeans are small, round, brown or black beans with a unique nutrition profile. This bean contains health promoting protein and constituents, such as isoflavones, saponins, and phytosterols.

This October, when autumn colors are nearly eclipsed by the signature pink of Breast Cancer Awareness month, many women will be reminded to assess their breast health and address ways to keep them healthy. For decades, mammograms have been a gal’s go- to breast test, but recent research is pointing to another test that may not only be more important, but also safer: a vitamin D test.