Food, Drink & Nutrition
Do you buy cheap white fish? Consider avoiding Swai. Here’s why.
Although often misadvertised by the stores that sell them, yams and sweet potatoes are not the same. Differences in appearance, nutrition, and use are noted. Unless you live in Africa, Asia, or the Caribbean, you probably never had a real yam.
Although a staple for children and students decades ago, there are other concerns with Peanut Butter than its more recent severe allergy status. Higher lectins, the ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fats and the additives to commercial peanut butter are serious health issues. Also learn healthier delicious alternatives in this article.
Show stopping celebratory dishes that are perfect for a meat-free holiday meal. If you’ve got vegans or vegetarians coming for holiday meals here are flavorful recipes that are sure to leave them feeling truly grateful.
What if you could clear your skin from spots and blemishes? Here are some key natural ingredients that can help.
Women who have excessive cadmium in their bodies may be at increased risk for developing endometrial cancer, researchers from the University of Missouri reported in a recent study.
Dr. Josh Axe shares 8 great ways to let go of stress and move into bliss.
Their arrival in stores is noteworthy for a number of reasons, the first being that this is the first Genetically modified organism (GMO) designed to have a perceived benefit for consumers. While people have been consuming genetically engineered (GE) foods for some time — often without knowing, since labels aren’t required — the GE products were designed to appeal to farmers.
Wheat farmers are using glyphosate (via Round-up) on their crop just before wheat harvest for two reasons. First, they are desiccating non-organic wheat crops so they kill off the wheat after harvest so there is less to clear. Second, when you expose wheat to a toxic chemical such as glyphosate, it releases more seed as it dies. As a result, farmers get higher yield. As a result, glyphosate can be found in one of the most-common ingredients of the modern western diet: wheat.
All those fake butter substitutes aren’t healthy. Studies are showing we need to go back to nature. Saturated fats are NOT bad for you. Read more.
Sometimes eating healthy and getting nutritious meals is difficult. Here are 75 great dinner choices you can start using tonight!
A study released earlier this year reveals that some 45% of all deaths in the U.S. in 2012 were due to “cardiometabolic disease” resulting from poor diet.
This rise in vegan and vegetarian based diets has been primarily attributed to the younger generation, with 20% of 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK following a vegetarian diet.
When choosing a superfood powder, it’s best to first decide what you want to accomplish (i.e. improve digestion, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation). Then, pick only two or three superfood powders that will help you meet that goal. Finally, make sure you consume them daily with your juices, smoothies and meals, so you can reap the benefits. Remember, the effects of taking superfood supplements are gradual and increase over time.
