“Good nutrition creates health in all areas of our existence.”

—T. COLIN CAMPBELL, PHD

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Vigorous Exercise and Viral Infections

Vigorous Exercise and Viral Infections

You want to do what you can to keep your immune system strong. That involves eating healthy, reducing stress, and getting good sleep, but what about exercise? Learn the difference between moderate and vigorous exercise and how exercise affects the immune system.

Reinforce Your Immune System Against Viruses Using Nutrition

Reinforce Your Immune System With Plant-Based Nutrition

In light of the continued spread of COVID-19, many people have taken a new interest in the relationship between nutrition and immunity—a welcome and encouraging development, despite the negative circumstances. Unfortunately, though, this interest has also opened the door to a great deal of confusing, misleading, or even blatantly false information. Let’s stick to the … Continued

Can Nutrition Help Prevent Common Cold & Flu Viruses?

Can Nutrition Help Prevent Common Cold & Flu Viruses?

Most respiratory tract infections (RTIs), including the common cold and flu (influenza) are caused by viruses. There are around 200 or more types and sub-types of virus that contribute. Further, viral DNA changes frequently. This makes preventing and treating RTIs quite difficult and helps explain why we tend to get many RTIs throughout our lives. … Continued

Whole Grains: Good or Bad?

Whole grain foods support good health. Eating whole grain foods reduces the risk of digestive disorders, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain cancers.

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