Who needs those fancy (hard-to-find and pricey) superfoods? Summer’s best fruits and vegetables are packed with all the healing nutrients you need. Here are five of our favorites, with simple recipes for any occasion. Swiss Chard It’s loaded with beta-carotene, lutein, and other antioxidants that reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, and protect eye … [Read more...] about 5 Delicious Summer Superfoods
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7 Important Anti-Viral Foods
Since ancient times herbs and foods have been used for their anti-viral abilities. Bone broth is known for its ability to remedy many issues. Fermented foods are also celebrated as an important addition to any healthy diet. Anti-viral foods and tips for consuming them. 1. Black Tea Is rich in a group of pathogen-fighting compounds that can protect against a … [Read more...] about 7 Important Anti-Viral Foods
Bone Broth Facts and 3 Easy Recipes
Bone Broth - Not just delicious! Have you heard about bone broth? If not, you may be living under a rock and should evaluate some of your life choices! Of course you've heard about it! It's either the world's cure for all types of illnesses, or simply a tasty excuse of spending more time in the kitchen. In either case, there's lots of information about … [Read more...] about Bone Broth Facts and 3 Easy Recipes
6 Important Fermented Foods To Add To Your Diet
Fermented foods are key for better digestion and improved gut bacteria. Here’s how to top up without retooling your diet. To lose weight or gain muscle, the foods you eat will determine your success. But what you eat also has a big influence on how you feel, and new research shows that eating more fermented foods – like kimchi and sauerkraut – can help relieve feelings of … [Read more...] about 6 Important Fermented Foods To Add To Your Diet
5 Essential Vitamins You Should Take Daily
Vitamins play a vital role in maintaining your overall health. As winter rolls in and flu season begins to rear its ugly head, it's important to take all the precautions you can to keep yourself and your family healthy. Eating a healthy diet and maintaining proper hygiene is a good place to start, but it may not always be enough to ward off the flu. Keep your body in … [Read more...] about 5 Essential Vitamins You Should Take Daily
Is Popular Coconut Water As Hydrating As A Sports Drink?
Or water, for that matter? We ask a sports nutrition specialist. In recent years coconut water has gone from a drink people only enjoyed straight from the nut itself on beach holidays to one found on the shelves of every supermarket. We’re going to humbly suggest that’s not because it tastes fantastic, because coconut water’s flavour is best described as divisive, or … [Read more...] about Is Popular Coconut Water As Hydrating As A Sports Drink?
Gluten Free Recipes for Kids Lunches
Gluten free lifestyles do not have to be difficult; for parent or child. Q : I have a 10-year-old daughter who was diagnosed with celiac disease earlier this year, and a 6-year-old son who has experienced dramatic improvements in behavior problems (diagnosed as ADHD) since I put him on a gluten-free diet a year ago. I know how to put gluten-free meat on some … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Recipes for Kids Lunches
Plant-Based Diets: A Proven Formula to Healing Our Bodies & Planet
There are many reasons people choose to cut meat out of their diet: health trends, diet goals, environmental reasons, to name a few. While plant-based diets have been growing in popularity, only two percent of the American population is vegetarian, although many people adopt the diet for a short period of time. Whether they are adopting the diet for health reasons, for the … [Read more...] about Plant-Based Diets: A Proven Formula to Healing Our Bodies & Planet
New Year’s Resolution Don’t Have to So Hard
Registered Nutritionist Shares Her Personal Tips to Help You Avoid New Year's Resolution Food Temptation New Year's Resolutions don't have to be impossible to keep. Committing to a healthy active lifestyle in the New Year is no easy feat. As a matter of fact, according to one statistic, 80 percent of us will fail to keep our New Year's resolutions; however, having a … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolution Don’t Have to So Hard
6 Health Benefits of Adding Ginger to Your Diet
In today’s ever growing list of natural remedies, ginger holds strong near the top. This root has been used in alternative medical treatments for 5,000 years. It is believed to have first been used by the Chinese and Indians. Romans and Greeks also utilized it centuries ago. Many have been conducted to find the benefits of ginger. The majority agree there … [Read more...] about 6 Health Benefits of Adding Ginger to Your Diet