Vitamin B6: Benefits, Sources, and RDA

Did you know that Vitamin B6 can play an important role in influencing your mood? Learn more about the benefits, sources, and RDA of B6 in this informative one minute video by Howcast.

The Health Benefits of Coconut Milk!

Check out this short video by HealingPowerHour to find out about the many health benefits of coconut milk!

3 Things To Know About Chocolate!

1. Cocoa Rich Dark Chocolate Has The Most Health Benefits
The health benefits in chocolate come from flavonoids and antioxidants found in real cocoa. Milk chocolate, white chocolate, and most commercial candy bars have very little of it. Also many heavily processed commercial brands replace the healthier cocoa fats with milk fats and hydrogenated oil, as well as adding lots of extra sugar and chemicals. Try to look for chocolate bars that say sixty percent cocoa or higher.

2. Cocoa Is Great For Your Heart
Cocoa contains flavonoids which studies suggest can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by lowering blood pressure. It also contains the heart healthy mineral magnesium.

3. Chocolate Can Improve Your Mood
Cocoa can improve your mood by increasing serotonin levels in your brain. Cocoa can also boost  endorphins which trigger a sense of pleasure and help relieve pain.

4 Foods That May Help Relieve Nausea!

Are you looking for a natural remedy for nausea? Here are four foods that can help!

1. Ginger

Ginger contains phytochemicals such as gingerol which help to prevent nausea and vomiting. These chemicals help relieve nausea by promoting the secretion of saliva in the mouth and also promoting the secretion of enzymes in the stomach that help to neutralize stomach acids. Try drinking a cup of ginger tea, sucking on a piece of ginger candy, or eating a few gingersnaps. Ginger can also be taken in supplement form. 

2. Peppermint

The menthol in peppermint provides a cooling sensation in the mouth and stomach that helps relieve nausea by relaxing the digestive muscles. Peppermint also has pain relieving properties. Try drinking some peppermint tea or having some peppermint candy or gum.

3. Saltine Crackers

Starchy foods like saltine crackers can help to relieve nausea by absorbing excess stomach acid. Other starchy foods to try include rice, potatoes, and pretzels.

4. Apples

Apples contain fiber which can help flush nausea causing substances from your stomach. If you are having trouble eating solid foods try some applesauce or apple juice instead.

The Gorgeous Miranda Kerr Shares Her Morning Smoothie Recipe!

In this short video, supermodel Miranda Kerr reveals how she kick-starts her day with a smoothie full of superfoods. Check it out!