1. Ergothioneine What it is: Ergothioneine is an antioxidant amino acid. Although we acquire some from our diets, our bodies also release higher concentrations of ergothioneine around sites of... Read more >>

Free radicals: what exactly are they? How do antioxidant nutrients found in fruits and vegetables help protect us from their damage? Without going into a physiology lesson, it’s the radicals,... Read more >>

If the fruit in your diet consists of the same boring basics and you’re willing to spend a few dollars more, the spring and summer are the time to tingle your taste buds with new healthy... Read more >>

I’m the first to admit that the term “superfood” is thrown around a lot in the media and marketing, but that doesn’t mean we should turn our backs on the... Read more >>

There are few occasions, in my humble opinion, that aren’t made better with a cup of tea. Black and green tea make mornings a little brighter, herbal tea makes stressful moments a little calmer,... Read more >>

When food is tested for its ORAC value, what does that mean? ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity and it is a measure of a food’s antioxidant power. Antioxidants are the... Read more >>

Antioxidants found in tea may slow down the growth of certain cancers. Recent studies conducted in animals show that tea actually reduces the number and size of certain tumors, while reducing the... Read more >>

The quest for the fountain of youth and the desire for vitality, robust health, and ageless skin is a flame that burns bright in each of us once our youth begins to fade and we begin our inevitable... Read more >>

Let’s be honest: most women love chocolate. Every day as the clock strikes four in our office (and probably office buildings around the world), our estrogen levels strike chocolate. We need... Read more >>

This Valentine’s Day, share a meal with your loved one that’s rich in tomato sauce—your skin will thank you for it. While it would be difficult for us to imagine Italian cooking... Read more >>