As the growing season moves from the height of splendor to cooler months, you may not want to give up on growing food. It’s a great way to eat healthy, focus on sustainability goals and there is a certain amount sheer satisfaction when adding homegrown foods to the kitchen table. Indoor gardening doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Taking small seeds to soil, … [Read more...] about Easy & Inexpensive Indoor Gardening
Nutrition
Improve Your Thyroid Health with 7 Delicious Foods
Is your thyroid making you fat, sad and tired? It’s possible. It is estimated that as many as 27 million people suffer from a thyroid condition – mostly from an underactive thyroid condition called hypothyroidism. And some studies show that even mild thyroid impairment may result in cognitive impairment. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck … [Read more...] about Improve Your Thyroid Health with 7 Delicious Foods
7 Foods to Protect Your Liver
Artichokes Artichokes are rich in cynarin, chlorogenic acid and other compounds that boost the liver’s detox pathways, protect against oxidative stress and reduce the risk of damage. It’s also high in inulin, which stimulates components of the immune system. Try this: Steam whole artichokes then serve with warm olive oil infused with rosemary and garlic; toss chopped … [Read more...] about 7 Foods to Protect Your Liver
8 Delicious Ways to Eat Your Zinc
Zinc isn’t the best-known dietary mineral, but it’s necessary for a variety of essential processes in the body, including proper immune function, cell growth, wound healing, and insulin activity. And because it plays a crucial role in prostate health, testosterone production, and sexual function, zinc is especially important for men. Several factors influence how well your … [Read more...] about 8 Delicious Ways to Eat Your Zinc
5 Delicious Summer Superfoods
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
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
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 what it is, what it does, how to make … [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?