When it comes to improving bone health in postmenopausal women — and people of all ages, actually — a Florida State University researcher has found a simple, proactive solution to help prevent fractures and osteoporosis: eating dried plums. “Over my career, I have tested numerous fruits, including figs, dates, strawberries and raisins, and none of [...]

Spices not only make our meals more delicious, they also provide important benefits to our health! Take a look at this article….and start adding more of these spices to your foods! Eating a diet rich in spices, like turmeric and cinnamon, reduces the body’s negative responses to eating high-fat meals, according to Penn State researchers. [...]

Blueberries first came to nutrition fame, thanks to basic research showing possible brain benefits. A more recent animal study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research suggests these delicious blue beauties may help strengthen bones, particularly for growing bodies. Rats were separated into two groups, one to eat plain feed, while the others’ [...]