Iron is the most abundant element on Earth, yet iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder both in the United States and the world, according to the World Health Organization.Iron is …
The Five Aspects of Fitness
Fitness is about that wonderful feeling of exhilaration and power after a good workout. Or is it? Many of us equate fitness with the ability to run, swim, or bike a certain distance, make it through a …
Traditional Paella with Chicken and Beans
Paella has been a favorite in Spanish homes for centuries. Most historians agree that this rice-based dish originated in the Spanish city of Valencia, which has been a significant producer of rice for …
Yoga for Digestion
Nothing is more traditional than eating large festive meals, starting at Thanksgiving and continuing right on through New Yearâs Eve. Â With the days getting colder and darker, we also tend to exercise …
Power Up with Citrus
Once upon a time, back in the Victorian era, citrus fruits were rare and expensive, a delicacy to be enjoyed only on special occasions. Earlier still, for sailors suffering from scurvy on long …
Think Outside the Fruit Bowl
There is more to fruit than meets the taste buds. The vitamins, phytochemicals, and fruit acids that make fruit so healthy can also be effective ingredients in homemade beauty products, natural …