6 Nutrients to Boost Your Brain Power

As we age our bodies deteriorate. Our muscles lose their strength, our skin loses its elasticity, bones become brittle and our neurons don't fire as fast. This includes our most important organ our brain. Cognitive decline may set in as early as age 45. However there are ways to minimize the effects of aging by working out, eating healthy, taking supplements, etc. And just like our muscles, bones, and skin we can keep our brain from deteriorating by supplying it with the right nutrients. These 6 nutrients can build up the brain making it bigger and sharper, and can also protect against degenerative brain diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's.  Read more...

Too Much Sugar

Refined sugar is essentially empty calories. Unfortunately many of the foods that we love to eat contain sugar and yet they have no nutritional benefit. What's worse is that most Americans eat way too much sugar. The problem occurs when we eat these foods instead of nutrient dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy. We completely miss out of the nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients but we still get all the calories, making us fatter, unhealthier and more at risk for disease. While sugar gives us empty calories without any nutrients we put ourselves at risk for lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, atherosclerosis, cancer, stroke, depression, etc. The best thing you can do for yourself is cut back or cut out as much refined sugar as possible.

Why We Are Dependent On Water

Everyone's heard it; water is one of the most important nutrients for the body. Well, it's true. The human body can survive without food a lot longer than it can survive without water; about 30 days longer (give or take). That's because the human body is made up of water, 50-70%. It transports nutrients throughout the body, helps to eliminate toxins and waste, regulates temperature, lubricates joints, relieves fluid retention, etc. Water is fundamental to how the body functions on a daily basis. And if you don't replenish your bodies water supply by drinking water, and eating foods like fruits and vegetables it can wreak havoc causing symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, stress, etc. That's why human survival is dependent on water. To get adequate water replenishment,  drink your body weight in ounces, everyday.