Thursday, May 26, 2011

Rethinking Radishes

It is the rare kid who enjoys the pungent, spicy snap of a radish. Adults, however, should be eating plenty of them throughout the growing season. Although it is usually buried in salads or cooked into an early death, it's time to celebrate the radish.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Serotonin is your key to successful weight loss


Serotonin is one of the many neurotransmitters shown to play a key role in various functions including regulating the Circadian rhythm, hormonal function, digestion, metabolism, and mental and emotional health. Recent research has discovered that approximately 90% of the human body’s serotonin is located in the gut, and the remainder is found in the central nervous system. This research shows the correlation between healthy digestion and serotonin production.