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There are numerous cooking oils on the market, each boasting a variety of benefits, making it difficult for consumers to decide which one is best to use. The fact that they are plant-based may instantly imply that they are beneficial for us. However, not all cooking oils are nutritionally equal. In this blog, we take a look at the potential health benefits of extra virgin olive oil and why it should be a component of your everyday meal plan. Olive Oil and Its Mediterranean Influence For thousands of years people from the Mediterranean Sea region, which includes Greece, Italy France, and other neighboring countries have shared a cuisine rich in plant-based foods and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Their diets consisted primarily of fruits, vegetables, and starches…

If you appreciate science, you’re probably aware thatcarbon is found in practically all organicand inorganic things. It alsoplays a significant role in our daily lives. Carbon is a component of ourfoods and isrequired for essential functions including metabolism andrespiration. However, just when you thought you kneweverything about the science of simple elementslike carbon, there was…

Alongside healthy oils, like avocado and extra virgin, medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil has risen to the top of the list of most popular dietary oils because it is quickly absorbed and metabolized by the body and provides an accessible energy source. In this blog, we discuss the unique properties of MCT as well as potential health benefits…

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is essential for managing your health. One of the first things to consider is what you put on your plate in order to maintain a balanced diet. Also having reliable and understandable health information can help you achieve your health and wellness goals. In this blog, we share with you steps…

If you are looking to learn more about the benefits of using coconut oil and why it hasbecome such a popular household oil then you may certainly appreciate gaining insight into the types and some ofthe potential benefits of this tropical oil. The use of coconut oil has really gained popularity among the many dietary…

As we get older, we focus more on the importance of managing our overall health and how we can keep our brain healthy. Understanding how factors such as social interaction, physical activity, sleep, and nutrition play a role in supporting memory and cognition and healthy brain functioning will help you to understand what steps you…

There are many pathways and theories about what causes aging and decline. In this blog we are going to discuss the biological areas that impact the aging process and what we may be able to do to positively support optimal health and our quality of life now and for the future. Physiological Aspects of Aging…

Learn what oxidative stress is and how it tells us a lot about what is going on deep at the cellular level. Understand how antioxidants and lifestyle factors can support your cellular health and overall well-being. What Is Oxidative Stress? An imbalance between the number of free radicals (oxidants) and antioxidants in the body is…

Learn easy and accessible ways to slow or address free radical damage Free radicals are independent atoms with one or more unpaired electrons, making them highly reactive and unstable molecules. 1, 2 These atoms are on a relentless quest to find a partner and steal an electron, causing cellular damage along the way. As soon as…