#AskTheExpert: Is the High Fat Keto Diet a Concern for People with Certain Health Conditions?
Keto diet has become one of the most popular diets of the decade. Interestingly enough it wasn’t originally crafted as a means of weight loss, instead it was used by physicians to treat epilepsy in young children during the 1970s. Due to the number of reports on weight loss, many are interested and want to […]
Olive Oil vs. Vegetable Oil: Which Is Healthier?
Most are familiar with the term “not all foods are created equal,” well in this case the same goes for oils. Olive and vegetable oils are often recommended for use instead of butter or animal fats that contain large amounts of saturated fats, which can clog one’s arteries. In addition to this many want to […]
What is Elderberry? Benefits and Dangers
Black elderberry, Sambucus nigra, is the dark purple fruit of black elder trees found in North America, Asia, Northern Africa and Europe. It is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants to help treat colds and flus. Its high levels of polyphenols and flavonoids, such as quercetin, give elderberries its potent antiviral, antimicrobial and […]