They say that some things get better with age… I will be turning 40 next year, so I like to believe the same holds true for humans. There’s certainly something to be said for the wisdom, ease, and confidence that comes with age—that “take me as I am” attitude. Even those laugh lines offer a distinct kind of beauty.

Stomach acid – hydrochloric acid or HCL – is essential for good digestion. It promotes the breakdown of proteins, it’s essential for optimal absorption of certain minerals, and it forms a barrier against bacterial and fungal pathogens that might otherwise enter the intestine through the nose or mouth.

A world of bacteria living in our bodies can make or break our health

Sun Protection from the Inside Out

If you relish the warmth of the summer sun, odds are that you’re already wrestling with the pros and cons: Won’t too much sun eventually lead to leathery and wrinkled skin? Or boost the risk of skin cancer? And if you use sunscreen, won’t it block your body’s production of vitamin D?

It seems as though almost everyone is struggling to lose weight. In fact, two of every three American adults are now overweight, with half of overweight folks actually being obese—more than 30 pounds over their ideal weight.

The best method for cooking a vegetable is one that retains nutrients while creating desirable taste and texture. For most vegetables, these criteria are met by methods using very short cooking times: 7 minutes or less!