The digestive system’s job is to extract water and nutrients from solid foods and liquids. It is also appointed to fend off microbes and process waste.

What you put into your stomach affects whether you feel well, how you avoid certain types of cancers, and how active you are.

If you consider that evolution was so sophisticated and thoughtful in the creation of our bodies, and that food of the earth is what was naturally available to early man, then it makes sense that our systems were created and evolved to digest foods of the earth and would therefore have a difficult time with fake processed foods and artificial ingredients.

Keep your digestive system healthy and your stomach happy by eating whole foods on a daily basis. Continue reading →

We have all had days where we are just unable to concentrate on anything. Studies have shown that there is a definite relationship between what we put in our mouths and how well our brain works. Studies have also shown that eating a diet high in saturated fats causes a person to feel sluggish, lack energy and focus.

Even though there is no magic pill that we can take to help us concentrate on the tasks we need to complete, there are certain foods we can add to our diet that will help improve brain function.

Whole Foods that Help Improve and Protect Brain Function

Water

We all know our bodies need water to function properly, but studies have shown that dehydration can cause brain tissue to shrink. Studies have also shown that dehydration impairs short term memory, focus and decision making. Continue reading →