Entries by George Zapo, CPH
George Zapo, CPH is certified in Public Health Promotion & Education. George focuses on writing informative articles promoting healthy behavior and lifestyles. Read more of George's articles at his website: https://georgezapo.com.
10 Surprising Ways Vitamin D Improves Your Health
Vitamin D is essential for our muscles, nerve fibers, and bones. In reality, this fat-soluble vitamin is actually a hormone. It is naturally present in our bodies and certain foods. It is also available as a dietary supplement. According to… 0 Shares |
10 Plants that Repel Insects in a Vegetable Garden
Flowering plants and herbs that repel annoying insects in a vegetable garden can be purchased at most garden supply stores. The flowers and herbs mentioned in this article are noted for being able to ward off a variety of aggravating… 0 Shares |
Eggplant Health Benefits and Possible Risks
Eggplant is a low calorie vegetable known as an aubergine — very popular in the Mid-East, China, and India. Eggplants belong to the Solanaceae plant family, since it is an ornamental, flowering perennial, and fruit-bearing vegetable. They are also known… 0 Shares |
Extraordinary Health Benefits And Risks Of Cranberries
Cranberries are often a popular part of Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations in the form of cranberry drinks, sauces, dried, and added to desserts, casseroles, or stuffing. The cranberry is often at the top of the list of food sources with… 0 Shares |
Breastfeeding Is Good For Mothers, Not Just Babies, Studies Says
Mothers, and not just babies, may have much to gain from breastfeeding. Breast milk is considered an ideal source of nourishment for an infant, but two recent studies suggest it protects women from a particularly vicious type of breast cancer.… 0 Shares |
5 Reasons Eating An Avocado Everyday Improves Health
The avocado is a versatile buttery, creamy fruit grown in warm climates. A variety of studies suggest that increasing consumption of plant foods like the avocado helps in decreasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Avocados also help… 0 Shares |
The Mediterranean Diet Healthy Eating Plan
The Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating plan characterized by the traditional cooking style of countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. The Mayo Clinic points out that research analysis of more than 1.5 million healthy adults that followed the Mediterranean… 0 Shares |
Broccoli Helps In Fighting A Variety Of Diseases
Broccoli is one of the world’s healthiest foods. Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College in London recently reported the green vegetable is a true disease-fighting super food. A study by a team of researchers found broccoli is an effective treatment… 0 Shares |
Pesticide Guide For Safe Fruits And Vegetables
Making wise and safe decisions on the kinds of fruits and vegetables to purchase at the market can be difficult today. In fact, Consumers Reports’ recent survey of 1,050 Americans found that 85 percent of the participants cited they were… 0 Shares |
