If you’re one of the millions of people taking a cholesterol-reducing statin drug, you’re also likely to have low levels of an essential antioxidant. This heart-protector is called coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10.

Vitamin D deficiency is surprisingly common, even in warm sunny climates. Health experts often call it “the silent epidemic” because so many people unknowingly suffer from a lack of vitamin D. Yet a deficiency in vitamin D can have huge consequences for your health.

Gluten-free is one of the fastest growing segments in food sales and for good reason. While only a small portion of the population is truly gluten intolerant, 18 million Americans are estimated to have sensitivity to gluten. However, going gluten-free is not without risk.

From the womb onward, we’re exposed to thousands of toxic substances every day. There are pesticides in the food you eat, pollutants in the air you breathe, and countless other toxins hiding in plain sight. Among the worst toxins are heavy metals.

Our eyes are one of those things we all take for granted. They allow us to see the beauty in the world, read books, and carry out everyday tasks. So it’s important to step back and make an effort to take care of our precious eyes now and for the future.

Artificial dyes are a common industry tactic to make food look more appealing. Kids will reach for rainbow-coloured cereal over lackluster brown cereal any day. You may find yourself picking a jar of bright green pickles instead of a jar of dull, greyish ones. Food dyes are incredibly common.

If you’re a health-conscious person, you already know that GMO foods can be harmful because they’re contaminated with toxic pesticides. You know they’re wildly controversial. And you might even know that over 26 countries have total or partial bans on GMOs over public safety concerns.

These days, stress is a fact of life. Work follows you everywhere on your smartphone; expectations seem higher than ever thanks to social media; and there’s always something that doesn’t go according to plan. The good news is there are simple strategies you can follow to beat stress and start feeling more fulfilled and joyful each day.

Mushrooms are one of the most underestimated foods on the planet. They are nature’s way of recycling, breaking down organic matter into fertile soil. Mushrooms also contain incredibly powerful compounds that can bolster your health and balance your immune system.