If there is a color that symbolizes October, it would have to be orange. On the mainland, leaves turn orange, signaling the beginning of fall and harvest time for orange foods such as pumpkins and persimmons. And, of course, October goes hand in hand with Halloween and pumpkins. Read more
There are no good or bad foods — variety and moderation are key Read more
Classifying foods as “good” and “bad” is a common scare tactic used by nutrition zealots insisting that you should avoid certain foods completely if you want to be healthy. This approach is nothing new. Read more
For a number of decades there has been controversy about the potential health benefits or evil of an ancient herbal beverage called coffee. Read more
Muscles can become stiff and lose flexibility for many reasons, with at least some of this stiffness is thought to be related to the fascia tissues that surround muscles. Read more
President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the international Paris climate accord could affect Hawaii more than many other states. Read more
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Cells that line the inside of the small intestine are the major entry point for nutrients to get into the body. Read more
The liver helps process nutrients and fats in the body, as well as remove toxic components that can affect overall health. Read more
Do you know about the nutrients necessary to build and maintain a healthy cardiovascularsystem capable of functioning for decades? Read more
In most respects, being “out of balance” is not a good thing. It commonly is said that you should consume a “balanced diet,” but this is a rather vague term for most of us. Read more
A 2015 research article showing the science behind the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines is weak motivated a group of academics and physicians to sign a petition demanding its retraction. Read more
We don’t really know what Santa’s weight is, but he appears to have a body mass index that likely puts him in the obese category. Read more
It’s easy to get out of sync with your usual sleeping schedule during the holiday season, but getting the right quantity and quality of sleep is important. Read more
When people are feeling and functioning well, it is common for them to assume that their diet is good and meeting their nutrient needs. However, once health starts to decline, and problems such as easy fatigue become common, people often start searching for nutritional solutions. There are, of course, thousands of health gurus or special products that promise to fix whatever ails you. Read more
Recent high school grads heading off to college likely have had several talks with their parents about how to stay safe in their new environment. Read more
Anyone who has watched a newborn develop into a toddler and then into a child knows how fast and amazing this happens when everything works right. Read more
Do you get muscle cramps when you exercise? The combination of warmer weather and increased physical activity during the summer months raises the risk of experiencing muscle cramps. These cramps are commonly referred to as heat cramps or exercise-induced cramps. Read more
People tend to think the terms “natural,” “organic” and “unprocessed” are synonymous with safe and clean food. However, when it comes to microbial contamination of food, these terms are no guarantee that the food is safe. Read more
It is common knowledge that the average American now is heavier and has a higher body fat percentage than 50 years ago. Read more
