by Jamis Hartley Are wheat berries really berries? A good question, since a true berry is considered the fleshy fruit that contains the seed, and a seed is a hard covered kernel that can develop into a new plant. From that description, wheat berries are really seeds or kernels. Wheat berries have been around for thousands of years as a primary source of vitamins and minerals. Grown in different forms, wheat berries have been one of the world’s most important sources of food. Ground up to make flour, sprouted as a refreshing veggie or cooked for a soft and chewy addition to any meal, a wheat berry...

by Jake Huffer Many people have a hard time ordering healthy foods when eating out. Eating out can be stressful for those on strict diets. However, you don’t have to be stressed if you had a little guidance when it came to choosing the right foods. The makers of the 6 Week Body Makeover have compiled a restaurant eating guide to help those in need of some additional guidance when eating out. Specialists scoured the menus of popular restaurants and compiled a list of menu items that adhere to the body makeover diet. The book comes with over 100 popular restaurants and all you have to do is...

by Marly Schuman Many experts say cooking does more than just save money. Cooking at home not only brings families together, but it also can vastly improve your health. People consume approximately 50% more fat, sodium and calories eating out in restaurants, according to USA Today. This is because the more often you eat at home, the more control you have over what you eat. You are able to monitor your portion size and you decide how much fat or oil you want in your food when you cook for yourself. Eating in your own kitchen lets you make smaller sized dishes with only ingredients you like. You can...

by Terry Johnston We are being urged from all corners (health care professionals, researchers, and even some of our close friends) to add Omega 3 fish oil to our diet. The high levels of EPA and DHA fatty acids are vital for our bodies and omega 3 fish oil is the simplest way of ensuring we are getting the proper amounts each day. Beginning a program of Omega 3 fish oil can be somewhat confusing. What is the daily dosage? How much should you be taking each day? The recommended amount is two 1,000 milligram capsules per day for adults and one capsule per day for children. T o be considered a quality...

by Kim Archer Asthma is a chronic condition that causes your airways to constrict, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma is a serious illness; it’s also very common, and millions of individuals throughout the world suffer from it. And the number of sufferers climbs continually. Asthma cannot be cured, but most people with the disease are able to relieve their symptoms through various forms of asthma treatment. It can be controlled to a point where they are able to live quite normally and not suffer from constant asthma attacks. Preventing an asthma attack is your best line of treatment. Find out...