Dietary fiber is a very important part of our daily diet. Unfortunately, many people do not understand just how important fiber is to their health and how easy it is to include it into their diets. So lets take a closer look at what fiber is and how it benefits our bodies. ...
Health Corner
We have been taught that the sun is dangerous no matter what our level of exposure, and as a result we have been missing out on the positive benefits of sunlight. Recent studies have shown that moderate sun exposure is very good for our body as well as our...
Health Corner with Trena Barishnikov
Have you seen the ads at gas stations emphasizing they use the cleanest type of gasoline? It makes sense to us to pump high quality gas into our car to make it run better. Would we be surprised to know that the food we put in our bodies can either...
Health Corner with Trena Barishnikov
Water is the second most important nutrient for life, after oxygen. Aside from the many good effects that water has on our body, it is also widely known for its rejuvenating power for our skin. Drinking sufficient amount of water is essential in...
Health Corner with Trena Barishnikov
Did you know that almost two-thirds of the human body is made up of water? We lose an average of 2.8 quarts of water daily through respiration, perspiration or body excretions (skin, lungs, urine, and bowel). Water performs many functions throughout...
Health Corner with Trena Barishnikov
Remember in the first health tip, “What did I just eat?”, I mentioned how enzymes in our saliva aid in the digestion process by breaking down some carbohydrates and starches? Well, this is just the beginning of the digestion process. Hopefully after...