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Whole Kids Foundation Funds 56 Beehives

July 10, 2019

Austin, TX—Whole Kids Foundation raised more than $113,000 through their annual Give Bees a Chance campaign, according to a press release. The money supported the foundation’s Bee Grant Program, allowing it to donate 56 educational beehives to schools across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, affecting 28,000 children. The money was...

The Vegan Diet vs. The Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet

October 17, 2018

Peter O'Connell and Peter O'Connell

The world’s dietary profile is becoming increasingly health conscious. The mindset of “it’s cool to take care of yourself” is catching on, and people are looking for the best ways to do so. While the options are virtually endless, a popular route is cutting meat, dairy, or even processed foods...

What in the World is a FODMAP?

September 17, 2018

Peter O'Connell and Peter O'Connell

First and foremost, FODMAP is an acronym that stands for Fermentable, Oligosaccharides (Fructans and Galacto-oligosaccharides — Wheat, Rye, Onions), Disaccharides (Lactose — Milk, Yogurt, Ice Cream), Monosaccharides (Fructose — Honey, Watermelon, Apples), And Polyols (Sorbitol, Mannitol, Maltitol, Xylitol — Apricots, Cauliflower, Chewing gum) (1). Translation: FODMAPs are short-chain carbohydrates that...

Gadgets and Apps To Monitor and Maintain Your Health

August 13, 2018

Kurtcia Collazo

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Modern technology has permeated many aspects of the human experience. Some who have watched the world make this transition from analog to digital believe these technological advances are intrusive and detrimental to our health, but here we will explore and see that the Digital Age has more to offer. In...

Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine

June 27, 2018

Gianna Bruzzese

Ayurveda Ayurveda is often considered one of the oldest forms of medicine. Originating in India over 3,000 years ago, Ayurveda combines the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). It is still one of India’s traditional health care systems (1). Ayurveda has two main guiding principles. The first...

Fermented Food

March 23, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Cultures around the world have been enjoying fermented foods for centuries. Germany’s sauerkraut and Korea’s kimchi are just a few examples of fermented foods. While the popularity of these foods had experienced a decline over recent years with new technological advances in food preparation and preservation, interest has spiked significantly.

Urologic Care

February 20, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Urologic care deals with the male and female urinary tract, including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Urology also handles the male reproductive organs including the penis, testes, scrotum, and prostate (1). It is important to maintain good urologic health in order to avoid infections and diseases in these areas. Common...

Pre- and Postnatal Care

November 20, 2017

Gianna Bruzzese

Prenatal care helps keep the mother and her future baby healthy during pregnancy. Doctors, nurses, or midwives monitor the development of the baby and do routine testing in order to find and prevent possible problems. It is important for women to seek prenatal care as soon as they learn they...

Men’s Health Supplements

October 23, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

In older men, two pressing concerns supplements may help to address are low testosterone and prostate health. Along with living a healthy lifestyle, taking supplements may help reduce the risk of disease and undesirable symptoms that arise with age. Prostate Health With over 3 million cases per year, prostate cancer...

Understanding Certifications

September 20, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

T he U.S. Food and Drug Administraton (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) don’t regulate every food label out there, which is where third parties step in and certify products, with standards that may even exceed government organizations. Types of Certifications Organic. This is a certification regulated by USDA...