What Is Vitamin K? Vitamin K plays a key role in helping the blood clot, preventing excessive bleeding. Unlike many other vitamins, this is not typically used as a dietary supplement. Vitamin K is actually a group of compounds. The most important of these compounds appears to be vitamin K1 and vitamin K2. Vitamin K1 is obtained from leafy […]

The history of Paleo A way of eating that truly goes back to basics, Paleolithic diets are all about eating like our ancestors did. While you may not be inclined or even required to chase down a wildebeest. Paleo fans aim to eat as naturally as possible. Opting for grass-fed meats, an abundance of fruit and […]

Regular exercise explicitly running comes with a myriad of mental health benefits, and confidence is one of them.  If you are not a runner yet, it’s time to start. And you need to improve your diet plan before starting the race.   Whether you are participate in a marathon or other local competition, and then you […]

History Of Matcha Before there were teapots to steep tea leaves. Early Chinese custom was to grind tea leaves into a powder then whip or beat the ground tea in a bowl with hot water.  While “beaten tea” was later abandoned by the Chinese in favor of steeped tea leaves, the Japanese went on to […]

Broccoli is is a cruciferous vegetable, known scientifically as Brassica oleracea. It is related to cabbage, kale, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables are known for their beneficial health effects, and are sometimes referred to as the “super veggies.” Broccoli is high in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron and potassium. Broccoli also contains […]

What are goji berries? Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are a reddish-orange berry with a slightly sweet and usually a bit sour in flavor. One variety of goji berries has a flavor almost like a tomato while another leans more toward the tanginess side of the berry family — closer to a raspberry in flavor. […]

To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. Students should definitely master the art of healthy eating because their potential for learning and lifelong health status depends on their nutrition habits. A healthy diet gives your body and brains the minerals and vitamins needed to stay well. You should be really […]

What Kids Can Do So if kids don’t need to diet, how can they stay a healthy weight? All kids can benefit from eating a balanced diet and getting plenty of physical activity. Kids have a lot of choices when it comes to activity and exercise. Some like to play on sports teams or dance in […]

Fibre (fiber in the U.S.) comes exclusively from plants; there is no fibre in meat, fish or animal products (including dairy). Fibre is a complex carbohydrate (type of sugar) but unlike other carbohydrates, which are broken down by the body to provide fuel in the form of glucose, fibre cannot be digested by the human […]

Calcium is a chemical element that is essential for living organisms, including humans. It is the most abundant mineral in the body and vital for good health. We need to consume a certain amount of calcium to build and maintain strong bones and healthy communication between the brain and other parts of the body. Calcium […]