Science has linked alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) to increasing our mitochondrial energy production and helping prevent diabetes. At first, medical researchers initially classified alpha-lipoic acid as a new vitamin but then recognized it as an essential coenzyme. Then, they found that alpha-lipoic acid was a powerful biological antioxidant, quenching free radicals, as well […]
Read More …Diabetes in The Spotlight
Learning to manage your Diabetes symptoms can be tough – having people to support you can greatly impact your success. For some, Mary Tyler Moore was that support. She spent decades advocating for diabetes research and for people with diabetes. We at Inspired Nutrition, are devoted to providing support for those with diabetes by focusing […]
Read More …What About Expiration Dates?
FDA Study Gets To the Heart of Expiration Dates and Safety You wake up in the middle of the night with a splitting headache. So, you find a bottle of aspirin only to see the expiration date passed two years ago. Can you still take it? Will the moon fall on you if you […]
Read More …7 Wonders of the Chocolate World
(With excerpts from Kris Gunnars, BSc) Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet. Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary kind) can improve health and lower the risk of heart disease. 1. […]
Read More …Resetting Your Body Clock
(Excerpts from James Gallagher) Camping and Sleeping Habits Spending a weekend out camping resets the clock inside our bodies that influences sleeping habits, scientists at a US university have discovered. The team argue that time in the great outdoors could help those struggling to get up in the morning and boost health. The researchers said swapping […]
Read More …Eating Away at Toxins- Naturally
Have you ever wondered what to eat to naturally detox your body? Wanting to give heavy metals and other toxins the boot is all well and fine – but how do you do it? There are so many theories and fads that choosing one can become overwhelming. Don’t throw in the towel just yet! Click […]
Read More …Diabetes and Eye Health
Yet another reason to feed yourself properly! A poor diet can contribute to eye weakness and disease. Cutting back on the amount of sugar you consume will improve your overall health in myriad ways and your eyes will thank you, too. Did you know a high-sugar diet contributes to the eye disease macular degeneration? Read more
Read More …Plastic Containers – A Quick Reference
Trying to reign in spending by packing lunches to bring to work? Forgoing take-out and supplying your own food affords benefits such as eating healthier and saving money. You might even want to join forces with a co-worker and alternate bringing each other meals on specified days. After all, variety is the spice of life! […]
Read More …Distinct Digestive Types?
Research is showing that, in the future, we may (in addition to our blood type) be classified by the makeup of bacteria residing in our digestive system. The bacteria in our guts helps us digest food, produce essential amino acids, break down toxins, produce vitamins and form a protective barrier against invaders. However, the composition […]
Read More …Are Eggs Healthy?
There’s been negative press on eggs for several decades now. Unfortunately, it comes from a wrong interpretation of something discovered years ago – egg yolks contain cholesterol. While cholesterol has been demonized by some, (even though we would die without cholesterol) the cholesterol connection has also disparaged egg yolks to the point that many people […]
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