Pros and Cons of Guarana
If you enjoyed an energy drink recently, chances are it contained an ingredient known as guarana (Paullinia cupana). This plant, which is native to...
Graviola, The Antioxidant Super Fruit You've Never Heard Of
Most of us reach for the same fruits each time we go to the supermarket. While we may be intrigued by unique foods, such...
Eating Flowers: 9 Delicious, Healthy Blooms!
If you have never thought about eating flowers or thought some flowers were only good for making tea, then you’re in for a treat!....
Sauerkraut: Embracing the Sweetness of Sour Cabbage
One of the easiest and healthiest foods on the market and to make at home—and one great for kids to help prepare—is sauerkraut. This...
Reading the “Other” Food Labels
Are you an avid reader of food labels? If so, you probably know there are scores of words and phrases that can describe the...
Color Your World with Fruits and Vegetables
Eating a rainbow of colors every day is one of Dr. Bernard Jensen’s famous recommendations for keeping healthy. Every pigment provides specific protection for...
The Power of Pomegranates
When was the last time you had a pomegranate? Can’t remember? Never have had one? Have one occasionally but aren’t consider them too much...
Making Friends with Nutritional Macros
When the topics of weight loss, fat burning, and boosting metabolism come up, a great deal of the discussion usually includes counting calories. In...
How To Maximize Nutrient Absorption
You just purchased a bunch of organic bananas from the market. You get home, peel one, and sit back as you savor the flavor...
The Wonders and Benefits of Black Tea
Let’s face it: tea is popular. Tea is second only to water as the most consumed beverage in the world. The countries where people...