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What’s in the Turkey that Makes You Feel Good?

After Thanksgiving, most of us don’t even want to think about food. But overeating isn’t the only reason that we feel relaxed and satisfied. There’s something in the turkey.

What is in the turkey?

There is an amino acid called tryptophan that is present in protein foods like turkey. Your body converts some of the tryptophan into protein, some into niacin (vitamin B3), and then some enters the brain to become 5-HTP (5 Hydrodxytryptophan) and in turn, the nearotransmitter serotonin.

Up to 80% of Americans are Magnesium-Deficient - Are You?

In recent years, magnesium has received much attention from the medical world. However, a small group of international magnesium researchers have been hard at work to prove the importance of magnesium for our health.

Drs. Bella and Burton Altura are two of these researchers. Over the past 40 years they have conducted over 1,000 studies. They found that magnesium alleviates these 21 conditions,

Your Diet & Lifestyle Affect Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition where a person feels pain in the muscles, joints and tissue. This is often accompanied by fatigue. 90% of people with fibromyalgia are women. While the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, scientists believe that it is related to the spine, brain stem, and central nervous system.

However, researchers have discovered that diet can play a big part in overcoming fibromyalgia. In a study, 17 fibromyalgia patients were put on a diet eliminating most common food allergens. Corn, wheat, dairy, citrus, soy, nuts, and sugar foods were eliminated from their diets to see if food allergies were part of the problem.

Food Journaling For The Best Diet

We’ve all heard how food journaling helps those trying to lose weight. But how about those just trying to eat a balanced nutritional diet. Food journaling can be a great idea for anyone.

Journaling is just a way for you to keep track of the strengths and weaknesses in your diet. It shouldn’t take a long time for you to find out the changes that can be made.

Is Acai Worth The Price?

Sales of acai products are 30 times what they were last year. The Acai craze has sold $13.5 million this year alone. But is Acai really worth the price?

Acai has 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10-30 times more of the artery protective flavonoids in red wine. It has also been known to reduce inflammation.

Acai has a beneficial combination of essential fatty acids and fiber to go along with this large dose of antioxidants.