Serotonin is a naturally secreted substance that operates as a neurotransmitter to transport signals between nerve cells everywhere within your body. Often, people only associate its levels with positive changes in mood, however neurotransmitters play a vital role in the health of various other ...

Broccoli not only possesses beauty in its appearance, it has the advantage of being packed with minerals, vitamins, and nutrients. It is part of the edible plant family named Brassica oleracea and is very closely related to the cruciferous family of vegetables which include kale and cabbage. There ...

There is so much information out there telling us what we need to put into our bodies. One of them on that long list is vitamin K. Vitamin K is pretty important for certain functions in our bodies such as blood clotting and also bone and heart health. Aye!...another thing we have to worry about ...

It’s known knowledge that during our ‘lady days’ our bodies go through a lot of hormonal shifts. These periodical PMS changes are accompanied by some mood swings, aches and cramps as well. Unfortunately, we have no control over these changes, what we can do is prepare ourselves (mind and body) for ...

We’ve all been there, exchanging coins for a small breakfast bar and a fizzy drink. Enviously, and slightly resentfully ogling the vibrant salads and sandwiches of the people around us. How do they find the time every morning? The key is planning. This article will tell you about the key components ...

Protein is important for our health due to it being essential for all cells in the body. When working out, you create micro-tears in your muscles, and protein helps repair those tears as it contains amino acids, the building blocks to rebuilding muscle tissue. Want to know how much to take? Read on ...

Does your brain need sugar and carbohydrates to function properly? That's at least what I thought for a long time but today I know that it's actually not true - and I will tell you why. Read on for The Best Food Fuel for Your Brain! It is true that your brain can’t burn fatty acids but only ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS for short, can be an embarrassing and often crippling gut disorder. It’s more common for those under the age of 45 and strikes twice as many women than it does men. There is neither a known cause nor cure and symptoms vary between sufferers. The most common ailments ...

As a general rule, we have always relied on meat as our main source of protein but recently people are beginning to explore different diets and seeking out new ways to pump up on their protein intake. You may be joining the vegan movement, or you could simply want to get more gains from grains, ...