April 8-14, 2014 - Original Health Articles

In the past few decades, food allergies have exploded. As their numbers rise, more people are conscious of what they eat and how it's prepared. In grocery stores and on restaurant menus, you'll find offerings that are peanut-, gluten-, or dairy-free, all catering to these growing markets.

You may have heard about coconut oil's heart health benefits, namely the saturated fat called lauric acid that helps improve cholesterol ratio levels. But coconut oil—sold in health food stores and the natural foods aisle at your supermarket—isn't just for cooking: It's also a versatile beauty product.