Natural Health Diet

Daily Health Tips update for May 1:

You’ve heard of lysine and have probably even seen it in the vitamin aisle, but what the heck is it and what can it do for you? Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means we need it, but it’s not found in our bodies naturally, so we have it get it from sources like meat, fish, eggs, avocados, nuts and dairy products. We usually manage to get enough of it to keep ourselves healthy, but here are four interesting benefits that might make you...

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Daily Health Tips update for April 28:

Did you know you can slow the absorption of sugar just by using the natural power of food? Believe it or not, this doesn’t involve any extreme or gimmicky diets, just some basic tips of what to eat and when to eat it. Check out these 6 sugar-blocking tips:

1. Eat a fatty snack up to 30 minutes before a meal. A teaspoon of nuts or cheese will trigger the pyloric valve between your stomach and small intestine. This valve regulates the flow of food to help slow...

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Daily Health Tips update for April 2:

Everyone knows that the right fish can be healthy for you, providing your body with good fats. Here are the top six fish to eat for sustainability and low contaminant levels.

1. Albacore tuna that is troll- or pole-caught in the US or British Columbia has lower mercury and higher omega 3 counts.
2. Farmed mussels contain 700 mg of omega 3s and farmed oysters have 44% of the RDI of iron. They also improve water quality and can act as natural reefs for other fish.
3. Wild-c...

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By Julie Larson
(Read part 1 of this review here)

The Salt

We know that without salt we would die, but with our typical American diet overloaded with sodium, we may feel falsely secure that we’re getting enough.

What is salt, really? Is it found in the Morton’s canister with the cute little girl unwittingly dumping it out behind her? 

The authors distinguish natural crystal salt from table salt. They argue that table salt is simply a chemical combination of sodium chloride with additives, whereas...

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When someone lists exercising as one of their favorite hobbies, you know they’re dedicated to their health. And that’s exactly the person JoAnn A. is. She’s the latest Swanson shopper to be featured in the Swanson Customer Spotlight. A 58-year-old administrative assistant, JoAnn lives in Howard Beach, New York. Mom to an adult son and adult daughter, JoAnn shares her home with her dachshund, Audrey, and American shorthair, Annie.

JoAnn’s interest in health first began in the 1970s. Today...

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Recipe email time again! This time we have a hearty and healthful Skillet Gnocchi with Chard and White Beans. The store I went to didn't have chard or spinach—puzzling, but I chalked it up to being January in North Dakota—so I used kale instead. **Bonus points for the kale chips I get to make from the leftovers.** As much as I love kale, I have to admit chard has a very impressive resume: packed with vitamins and minerals, it also contains at least 13 different polyphenol antioxidants. Plus, if...Read More »

Daily Health Tips update for January 23:

More and more research shows promise that certain foods may help keep your joints flexible and keep you moving. While additional study is needed, the foods examined are healthy—adding them to your diet may boost overall health. Here are five foods to add to your cart that may nourish joints:

1. Strawberries. These berries are natural sources of vitamin C, which may soothe joints and keep them flexible while promoting healthy cartilage.
2. Olive Oil. Already known...

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Daily Health Tips update for January 20:

New studies released show promising help for women who suffer from the symptoms of menopause. Check out these three ways women can ease menopause symptoms naturally:

1. Red Clover. A supplement that delivered 80 milligrams of red clover isoflavones was shown to substantially reduce hot flashes, night sweats and overall menopausal symptom intensity in postmenopausal women.
2. Valerian. 30% of postmenopausal women who took two capsules of 530 mg each for a month...

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Daily Health Tips update for January 17:

Check out these brain-fueling nutrients that studies show can enhance mood. The benefits of these nutrients will likely be greater when you combine them with a better diet, regular exercise and a little more time in the sun.

• Vitamin B-12 & L-tyrosine in combination. The amino acid L-tyrosine is a building block of neurotransmitters like norepinephrine, which contributes to positive moods. Getting enough B-12 helps produce neurotransmitters that affect...

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Daily Health Tips update for January 16:

Often overlooked and passed over in favor of other foods, these six foods can improve your diet and optimize your health. From promoting healthy blood pressure already within the normal range to supporting weight loss, take a look at the power of these secret health foods:

1. Celery has been shown to help maintain healthy blood pressure. Doctors at the Hypertension Institute at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville found that patients who ate 4 sticks of celery...

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