Why Zero-Calorie Sweeteners May Make You Fat

All too often, things that seem too good to be true are, in fact, too good to be true. Enjoy your favorite soda without any of the sugar, carbs or calories! Give your baked goods that sweet, sugary taste you love without any real sugar! I’m definitely guilty of falling for the allure of Sweet’N Low and Splenda. I did an

4 Ways Sugar is Affecting Your Childs Health

I’ll admit it, I have a sweet tooth. I love late night ice cream, I devour birthday cake, and I always have an urge to get a cookie when there available. However, one thing I am good at, is knowing when and when not to have too much sugar as it really can affect ones physical and mental health. Did

12 Reasons Why Apple Cider Vinegar Will Change Your Health

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar can play a huge role in improving your health. Organic Shift writers are big supporters of the benefits that it can offer. A rather unknown product, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is something we have been getting into lately, and the benefits are more than noticeable. WHAT IS ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR? Real organic apple cider vinegar,

The Low Down On Grains

With the rise of the Gluten Free diet in the past couple years, grains have been thrown into the forefront of Diet discussion. I love a good sandwich on whole wheat bread or some dinner rolls, but are they the most healthy things to be eating? Or are they even healthy at all? Many health experts have lately announced that

Include These Foods In Your Diet For Good Health This Summer

As summer comes around, its the perfect time to take a hard look at your diet and make sure that your getting all the proper foods to provide you with the most benefits. Summer is the perfect time to bump up your intake of seasonal produce. The abundance of farmers markets makes it all the easier to include the bounty

8 Benefits of Drinking Red Wine

Every year, there is a flurry of headlines about the health benefits of wine. But can drinking wine really make a difference? Here, the news—very good news, indeed—from the latest studies. Note: The health benefits come from moderate wine consumption, defined by the American Heart Association as one to two four-ounce glasses a day. The Benefit: Promotes Longevity The Evidence:

Formula vs Breast Milk – The Inconvenient Truth

All mammals produce milk for their young and have been nurturing babies at the breast for thousands of years. It has only been in the last 60 years or so that babies have been given the highly ineffective and processed food called “formula” at the expense of breast milk, and we are now in the midst of figuring out how