Prevent Alzheimer’s with Bacopa, an herb used in ayurvedic medicine as a tonic to the nervous system: http://bit.ly/4nT3Lb

Protect against memory damage caused by free radicals in cell membranes with Vitamin E: http://bit.ly/12USSs

Chromium, found in whole grains, nuts & broccoli can control food craving and aid in weight loss

Holiday food swap - Instead of cheese straws, switch to mini pretzels. You save 280 calories.

In a recent study from Tufts University, 91% of women said they experienced strong food cravings.

Enjoy chocolate guilt-free. But limit intake to two candy bars a week.

Weight loss tip - Move. Dance, bicycle, or join a softball team - whatever it takes to make exercise pleasurable.

Restrained eaters are more likely to experience cravings & to overeat the "forbidden" food when given the chance.

With the help of cayenne, weight loss can be aided through increased body heat and speeding up metabolism: http://bit.ly/8nH238

A diet consisting of plant foods but also including moderate amounts meat & dairy products can prevent cancer.

Suffering from cold or flu? Drink ginger tea – it has anti-inflammatory, anti-viral & antioxidant properties: http://bit.ly/hfDJp

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine purports that diet centered on plant foods prevents high risk diseases

Run out of murder mystery novels? Try “Fast Food Nation - Eric Schlosser & “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” - Michael Pollan.

When buying food or selecting from a menu, think not about what will fill your belly, but what will make you better.

Did you know, just 3 days of strict dieting decreases levels of the appetite-reducing hormone leptin by 22%?

Sleepless nights alone can cause appetite to kick into overdrive, especially cravings for starchy foods.

Holiday food swap - Instead of tortilla chips, switch to bite-size baked tortilla chips. You save 170 calories.

Asians consume approx 15% of their daily calories in fat. Whereas, Americans, consume 40% of their calories from fat!

Holiday food swap - Instead of fried shrimp, switch to smoked salmon. You save 295 calories.

Food manufacturers extend shelf life of products by modifying unsaturated fatty acids through chemical treatment.