Health & Nutrition
Aug 26, 2020
Combining Turmeric, Curcumin and Black Pepper
Melissa Mitri, MS, RDN discusses the benefits of combining turmeric and curcumin with black pepper. Research suggests that piperine may enhance the absorption of curcumin by up to 2,000%!
Aug 9, 2020
Foods that Cause Inflammation
Melissa Mitri, MS, RDN shares that chronic inflammation, when left untreated, can damage your cells and put you at a higher risk for diseases such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Learn more about the top foods to avoid inflammation.
Jul 22, 2020
Recovery for Athletes
Tara Collingwood, sports nutrition consultant for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), shares some great tips for combating inflammation and optimizing recovery for athletes at all levels.
Jun 13, 2020
Natural Ways to Fight Inflammation
There are a variety of natural ways to reduce inflammation, most of which revolve around maintaining a healthy diet rich in substances like antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and phenols. Learn more about the fastest and healthiest known ways to naturally reduce inflammation through diet.
May 22, 2020
Take These Efforts to Boost Your Immunity
Eating immune boosting foods aren’t the only ways to be a good friend to your immune system. Here are five recommendations to naturally keep your immune system in check, while improving your overall physical and mental health at a time when both take an extra dose of effort.
May 20, 2020
Are Curcumin and Turmeric the Same Thing?
You may have thought “curcumin” and “turmeric” were the same. Don’t worry! Many make that same assumption. This is because the terms are often used interchangeably. There are important distinctions between curcumin and turmeric that can be kept in mind, especially when you’re looking at the ingredients in your food.
May 15, 2020
What Foods Boost Immunity?
Now more than ever, nothing feels more important than our health. You may be acutely aware of what you are putting into your body. Maybe you are questioning what food and lifestyle choices are best to strengthen the immune system. Do you find yourself curious about supplements and herbal remedies to give your body the boost it needs?
Apr 22, 2020
Can Drinking Curcumin Help with Weight Loss?
Researchers have been studying the benefits of curcumin for decades, but civilizations have been consuming curcumin for much longer. It has long been believed that there are benefits to curcumin, the compound found in turmeric, and scientists are working to unlock the secrets that ancient cultures across the world have known and embraced.
Apr 3, 2018
Is it Safe to Take Curcumin?
To date, over a thousand clinical studies have been done on curcumin, the active compound found in turmeric. According to research, Curcumin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which make it such an interesting topic of study. Researchers around the world have wondered – and found some promising results – about curcumins power to fight such diseases as arthritis, certain cancers, neurological disorders, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and gastrointestinal diseases.
Sep 1, 2017
Enhancing Curcumin Absorbency with Black Pepper: Boosting Your Benefits
A wide variety of studies have shown that curcumin – the bioactive compound found in turmeric – has amazing health benefits. It may reduce the risk of heart attack, delay the onset of diabetes, reduce arthritis pain, and even help prevent and fight cancer.