Welcome to Phytology Friday, Balance of Nature’s weekly digest of the latest information on pure, potent, plant power. Be sure to check out this week’s blog […]

You’ve probably heard about the phytonutrient beta-carotene, but have you heard of theophylline? (Pronounced thee-aa-fuh-luhn or theo-fye-lin.) Theophylline is in the alkaline family of phytonutrients.[1] It […]

A lifestyle disease is a disease linked to the way a person is living. Lifestyle diseases result in chronic diseases or noncommunicable diseases.[1] These terms are […]

Each week we will shine the spotlight on a couple of phytonutrients, covering all we can about them. Don’t know what phytonutrients are? Read our article […]

“Thus far, research on phytonutrition has focused mostly on vitamins and other isolated chemicals,” says Dr. Douglas Howard, founder and formulator of Balance of Nature. “However, […]

Who would’ve thought that the same things that give plants their vivid colors could also help improve our immune systems? (Spoiler alert: we did.) Phytonutrients are […]

No, we aren’t talking about streaming the movie Poop Talk. As fascinating as that looks, we need to talk about your poop…or the lack thereof, in […]

Balance of Nature was founded by Dr. Douglas Howard more than twenty years ago for his patients, family, and friends as a way to assist in […]

While meat might be harder for your body to digest, it does not sit and rot in your colon.  Meat simply has no fiber and your […]

Eating healthy is important and we want to help you do this by sharing a delicious and easy recipe! SPINACH PARMESAN ZUCCHINI NOODLES INGREDIENTS 3 Medium […]

Eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat! Eggs are a food containing many vitamins and minerals that everyone benefits from. They are great […]

As I walk along the streets and avenues of Manhattan, I enjoy gazing upon the architecture of the many great buildings. I enjoy the imaginations of […]

How many servings of fruits and vegetables did you eat today? According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation, only 2% of Americans get their daily servings […]

Gluten is a popular topic in today’s world. Many people think they need to be gluten free. However, many of them don’t actually understand this or […]

Did you know that phytochemicals are found naturally in fruits and vegetables? Phytonutrients are naturally occuring chemicals fruits and vegetables are made of. They are the […]

Reading food labels can seem difficult and confusing. With everything from nutrition facts to ingredients lists, it is easy to misunderstand what is on the label. […]

Did you know beverages are the number one source of excess calories? Soda, processed juice, alcohol, and energy drinks cause more than weight gain. Alcohol destroys […]

Did you know that 20% of meals in the U.S. are eaten in the car? Drive-thru restaurants and pressing deadlines are killing us! Convenience, price, and […]