by Brenda Watson | May 7, 2014 | Adults, Diet, Digestive Health, General, Heart Disease
One thing is for sure—I will never tire of touting the benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables, particularly low-sugar fruits and non-starchy vegetables. These are among the healthiest foods on the planet. Two recent studies really hit home why we all must...
by Brenda Watson | Sep 21, 2012 | General
One of the most devastating results of the Standard American Diet (SAD)—and there are many to choose from—is the epidemic of childhood obesity. Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. About 17 percent of children and adolescents aged 2–19 years...
by Brenda Watson | Jul 16, 2012 | General
Renew You Challenge Let’s start this week off right! Here is your newest weekly challenge (I mean opportunity!) to help set you off on the right foot and in the right direction for bringing health to your week. You could even add it to your calendar. Join us! The...
by Brenda Watson | Jun 15, 2012 | General
One of the best ways to know a food, supplement, or even a drug, for that matter, is effective is to measure its ability to reduce the risk of death in the long run. After all, we strive to maintain our health so that we may live long, full lives, right? Well, a...
by Brenda Watson | May 2, 2012 | General
The gut is home to over 100 trillion bacteria cells. That’s ten times the number of cells that make up your entire body. Collectively, your gut bacteria weigh about four pounds. That’s the weight of a brick. Although you might not think much about your gut bacteria,...
