Antioxidants, which are thought to help battle cancer and provide other health benefits, are abundant in grains and many other fruits and vegetables. Surprisingly, in a new study from the University of Scranton, PA researchers found that the average adult consumes 1,299 milligrams of antioxidants daily from coffee. The closest competitor was tea at 294 milligrams. Rounding out the top five sources were bananas, 76 milligrams; dry beans, 72 milligrams; and corn, 48 milligrams. So go ahead and enjoy that coffee; in small amounts, it's actually good for you!

We have long been lead to believe that soy is a healthy food. Soy milk, textured "meat substitute", ice creams and cheeses are everywhere. New research however is finding that soy is anything but healthy. It contains known carcinogens and is now linked to everything from irritable bowel syndrome to impaired fetal brain development to thyroid problems in children. So why is it so widely accepted? Learn the whole truth about soy.

Genetically modified foods did not exist prior to 1995. Today, 70% of processed foods have genetically modified foods in them. There have been NO STUDIES done with humans to show what happens when genetically modified foods are consumed but investigators have found that rats fed genetically modified potatoes had an increased thickening in the lining of their stomach and intestine and a weakening of their immune system. Play it safe and avoid processed foods - here's a complete list of both GMO and NON-GMO foods for the healthy & wise - you'll be surprised.

Aspartame accounts for over 75 percent of the adverse reactions to food additives reported to the FDA. It is the technical name for the brand names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure and is in most processed foods, all chewing gums and diet sodas. It is highly addictive and is known to cause over 90 different illnesses and diseases. A hard and fast rule in our house is "avoid Aspartame at all costs". Here's why.

Ready for some good news? Everyone knows that a good weight-loss program combines diet and exercise, but a new University of Illinois study reports that exercise is much more effective when it's coupled with a protein-rich diet.

Fresh fruit & vegetable juices have been shown to possess remarkable health-promoting properties and has been used for centuries by naturopaths to help treat a range of ailments. Freshly squeezed juices contain naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and enzymes which are far better than synthetic tablets. The nutrients are easily absorbed into the bloodstream and within ten minutes they are nourishing your body's cells.